Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2018 Not applicable

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder has not ensured that she has an up-to-date paediatric first-aid qualification to fully support children's safety and well-being.  Information gained from assessment is not consistently used to best effect to precisely identify children's next steps in learning to help them make the best possible progress.  The childminder does not consistently make the most of her interactions with children to offer further challenge to their learning.  The childminder does not effectively evaluate her provision to recognise breaches in welfare requirements.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is calm, positive and nurturing. She spends time getting to know each child well and helps them to form strong bonds with her. Children are happy, confident and secure and make good progress from their starting points in learning.  The childminder works well with parents. She regularly asks them to share information about children's interests and gives them activities to support learning at home. Parents greatly appreciate the personal support and care their children receive.  Children attend a variety of experiences in their local community, such as trips to farms and playgroups. They have good opportunities to meet new people and make friendships.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure an appropriate first-aid certificate is maintained at all times. 28/07/2018

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Due Date

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

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 make best use of the information gained from assessment of children's progress to help the precise planning of children's next steps in learning and to support children to make the best possible progress  make the most of the good interactions with children to offer even further challenge to help fully extend their learning at all times  evaluate all aspects of the provision to identify areas for improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and the childminder playing together.  The inspector viewed 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 on children's learning.  The inspector sampled written feedback from parents about the childminder's service and discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her provision to bring about improvements.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an up-to-date understanding of child protection issues and knows how to report any concerns about a child's welfare. However, although she has had previous first-aid training, she has not ensured that she has a current paediatric first-aid certificate to fully support children's safety and well-being. Although the childminder does not monitor her provision closely enough to recognise the breach in requirements, she does make positive improvements that benefit the children. For example, she has introduced weekly trips to visit the local library where children eagerly choose new books to read to support their early literacy skills further. The childminder regularly researches new ideas and has effective links in place with other childminders to support her own professional development and update her skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the children's interests and how they like to learn. She uses this information well to help her plan a stimulating environment with varied opportunities that motivate children in their learning. For example, children enjoy going on 'bug hunts' in the garden and discussing what they might find. They excitedly observe woodlice through magnifying glasses and count their legs, showing a keen interest in the world around them. The childminder supports children's language development well and encourages plenty of conversation. Children enjoy talking about their interests, recent experiences and home lives and express themselves confidently.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder has not kept her first-aid knowledge up to date to help ensure children's safety at all times. Children enjoy regular outdoor play and have plenty of opportunities to exercise and develop their physical skills. For example, they confidently run, climb and ride bicycles in the well-resourced and spacious garden. The childminder is a positive role model and supports children's good behaviour well. Children are kind, respectful and considerate, and develop good social skills. For instance, they happily take turns using a magnifying glass and ask each other politely if they can have a turn next.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are willing to try new things and have a positive attitude towards learning. They are independent and easily manage tasks, such as taking themselves to the toilet. Children count with confidence and recognise shapes in their environment. They are creative and pay good attention to detail as they draw and build. Children show strong imagination and enjoy acting out scenarios with toys, as well as taking on roles, such as mother and baby, in their play. Children are particularly interested in nature and wildlife and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494904 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1037448 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Pagham in West Sussex. She provides care on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 7.30am and 4.30pm, all year round.

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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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