Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 June 2018 26 October 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

 Children develop strong bonds with the childminder and each other. The childminder supports the children's emotional well-being effectively. For example, she cuddles them, gives them specific praise and supports them to build on their self-esteem.  The childminder is a good role model. She uses consistent boundaries and positive reinforcement to promote good behaviour. The children behave well.  The childminder has a good relationship with other parents and professionals. They work together to promote children's learning and care.  Children begin to learn good skills that will help them get ready for school. For example, they choose their own resources and are developing independence and self- confidence.  The childminder provides a safe, warm and welcoming environment. Children flourish and are keen to learn.  The childminder models language well. She repeats back words to the children and points to objects. Children are beginning to develop good communication and language

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of opportunities for children to explore, investigate and build further on their awareness of the natural world.  At times, the childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to learn about, value and develop an understanding of their own and other cultures, to strengthen their understanding of the people around them and diversity.

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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

 build further on children's emerging interests to help increase their awareness of the natural world  increase opportunities for children to value and develop an understanding of their own and other people's similarities and differences, to help them learn about diversity in a positive way.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises.  The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.  The inspector sampled documentation, including planning, children's development records, policies and procedures.  The inspection spoke with the childminder at convenient times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of what to look out for if she has a concern about a child's welfare and has effective procedures to follow. She keeps up to date with new legislation and develops her practice well. For example, after conducting her own research into children who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities, she is now better able to encourage children's positive behaviour. The childminder seeks the views of children and parents to help her make improvements to her setting. For example, she talks to children and they help to evaluate activities to inform her future planning. Since the last inspection, the childminder has improved her process of evaluation by strengthening the monitoring of children's progress. For example, she effectively tracks children's progress, identifies any areas for development and plans for the next stage of their development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder teaches early mathematical skills well. For example, she encourages children to count and uses language such as 'lots' and 'many'. This helps children's mathematical knowledge to develop. The childminder plans activities that follow children's learning needs and interests. For example, she uses role-play equipment such as dolls and encourages children to learn to wash and feed them. Children use a variety of interesting resources. For example, they read books with different textures and use toys with buttons, and begin to understand how things work.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn to be kind and caring. For instance, a child offered a biscuit to another. They are encouraged to make healthy food choices. For example, the childminder offers children a range of fresh fruit and vegetables. The childminder talks to children about how fruit gives them energy and how sweets are not good for the teeth. She explains how the dentist is someone who looks after their teeth. The childminder uses a model of a mouth to show children how to clean their teeth properly. She teaches them that drinking water is important and explains that the brain needs water 'to make it happy'. The childminder explains easily, in child-friendly ways, how to be healthy and look after their bodies. She uses simple analogies to help children understand. For example, she explains to children that a bladder is like a bucket and if water goes over the top it spills, which is what happens when you do use the toilet when needed.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are aware of their own needs and perform simple tasks on their own. Their understanding of responsibility is developing through tasks, such as tidying away toys and putting on their own wellington boots. They learn to share and take turns and play well together. Children's physical skills and abilities develop well, for example, when they play on ride-on toys and other equipment. Children develop good social skills. They meet other children during outings in the local community. Children make good progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY217586 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1128467 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 October 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Burgess Hill, West Sussex. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 6.30pm, for most of the year. The childminder holds 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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