Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 May 2018 7 December 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder creates a welcoming atmosphere where children feel happy and secure. Her caring approach helps children to form strong and trusting bonds with her. They enjoy their time playing with the childminder and confidently explore the stimulating environment she provides.  The childminder works well with parents and successfully engages them in their children's learning. She talks with them regularly about children's current achievements and helps them to support further learning at home.  The childminder supports children's communication skills successfully. For example, she names what young children see and do and commentates on their play. She encourages plenty of conversation and listens carefully to what children say. Children communicate well and make good progress from the starting points in their learning.  The childminder reflects well on her practice and regularly evaluates the effectiveness

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This provision is good

of her provision. She continuously thinks about how to meet the individual interests of the children and makes positive changes to help support their good outcomes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's assessments of children's development are not consistently precise enough to help her plan highly effectively for children's next steps in learning.  On occasion, the childminder misses opportunities during children's play to encourage their thinking further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure assessments of children's learning are consistently precise to help plan even more effectively for the next steps in their learning  give children more consistent opportunities to think and work things out for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and the childminder playing together.  The inspector examined a sample of documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures, and children's records.  The inspector and the childminder discussed the play activities and children's learning during the inspection and undertook a joint observation of children's play.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the children and took account of written feedback from the parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder reflects on her practice and the experiences she offers children well. She regularly shares ideas with other childminders, researches new activity ideas and attends training to help make improvements. For example, after recent training, the childminder has enhanced her understanding of children's speech and language development. She has introduced new games to help model language and support children's skills further. The childminder also regularly shares resources with other childminders to help broaden children's experiences, such as adding a new outdoor water table. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough and up-to-date understanding of local safeguarding procedures. She accesses regular child protection training and confidently knows the action to take if she is concerned about the welfare of a child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children's play regularly and, overall, has a good understanding of what children know and can do. She uses their interests successfully to help motivate them in their learning. For example, children enjoy painting very much and spend a good amount of time engaged in creative activities. The childminder skilfully adapts activities to meet children's different ages. For instance, older children begin to explore printing with pieces of fruit, and younger children happily dip their brushes into the paint, making dots and marks. The childminder supports children's mathematical skills well through everyday experiences. For example, children excitedly choose if they want square or triangle pieces of toast and count how many trains are on the train track.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's physical well-being effectively. Children enjoy regular outdoor play in the well-resourced garden and on trips into the local community. They recently took part in a beach clean and learned about the importance of recycling and keeping their environment clean. The childminder provides healthy home-cooked meals and children enjoy sociable mealtimes. They behave very well and listen carefully to the childminder. For example, they enthusiastically help to tidy away the toys when asked and show respect for the childminder's home. Children develop strong social skills and friendships. They are considerate of others and happily take turns, such as when turning the pages of books and opening flaps to see what is hidden underneath.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, motivated and keen learners, who are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. They enjoy imaginary play and excitedly act out scenarios with toy trains. Children show an interest in books and happily join in with stories. They independently choose their play and concentrate well in their chosen activities, such as painting and playing with baby dolls. Children are willing to try new things and explore.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY232616 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1128555 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 December 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She provides care each weekday between 7.30am and 6pm, all year through. She has a relevant qualification at level 3.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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