Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 May 2018 23 November 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 knows children's interests and abilities well. She provides activities that build on children's learning so they make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder creates a safe and homely environment where children feel at ease. They are emotionally secure and settled in her care.  The childminder competently teaches children how to manage disputes and solve problems themselves. Children behave well and have good social skills.  The childminder actively promotes healthy eating. For example, she provides nutritious home-cooked meals that children enjoy.  There is a good two-way exchange of information between the childminder and parents. They work closely together and provide continuity in children's care and learning.  The childminder is reflects on and continuously reviews her practice and provision. She makes positive changes that benefit children, such as buying a low-level book rack.

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This provision is good

Children now independently choose their favourite books.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully developed opportunities to provide children with a wide range of activities to challenge them further and build on their curiosity in the natural world, particularly for those who enjoy playing and learning outdoors.  Occasionally, the childminder does not make use of opportunities to increase children's awareness of numbers and words.

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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

 extend the range of experiences available to challenge and support those children who enjoy learning outside and have an interest in the natural world  make the most of all opportunities for children to see and recognise words and numbers.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities indoors.  The inspector sampled children's learning records and other relevant documentation.  The inspector discussed childcare practice and children's learning with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback.  The inspector checked safety in the areas used for minding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to safeguard children and what to do if she has a child protection concern. She gives high priority to maintaining a safe environment where children explore independently. Good safety procedures for outings help keep children safe when they are out and about. The childminder makes good use of parents' suggestions when evaluating and looking at areas for further development. For example, they share ideas for new places to which to take children. The childminder monitors all children's progress effectively and makes sure she provides learning experiences that meet their needs. She enhances her professional development, for instance, by doing research, training and gaining advice and ideas from other childminders.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts competently with children and extends their learning. She builds their communication skills effectively, for example, by asking questions that enable them to share their thoughts and ideas. The childminder encourages children to recall and talk about previous activities they enjoyed, such as going to the woods. Children enjoy looking at books with her. They build on their mathematical skills, for example, when they find and count ducks hidden in pages in a book. The childminder increases children's imaginary skills successfully. They like to act out familiar scenarios, such as making and serving meals using play food.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children's independence successfully. For example, she teaches children how to use knives safely when cutting up fruit at snack time. The childminder helps children understand the need for good personal hygiene routines. Children have plenty of opportunities to exercise and increase their already strong physical skills and coordination. The childminder teaches children good manners and the need to be kind to others. She builds on children's understanding of diversity successfully. The childminder enhances children's social skills effectively. For example, she takes children to a local community café where they meet people of all ages.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop well in the skills they need to secure future learning. They have good levels of self-confidence and independence. Children concentrate for long periods and become absorbed in play with a purpose. They explore simple forms of technology and find out how things work, such as calculators. Children have good communication skills and hold long conversations with adults. They play happily with their friends and share resources. Children make choices and decisions about their play. They manage their personal care needs well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 114459 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1126644 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 November 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in Southwater, West Sussex. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3. She offers care from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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