Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 July 2018 27 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

 The childminder offers a welcoming, well-organised home environment for children. They easily choose from a wide selection of resources and play materials.  Children form close bonds with the childminder and her assistants, and feel secure. The childminder is sensitive to their needs and supports their emotional development well.  The childminder plans a wide variety of activities and experiences for children that they enjoy. Children join in eagerly and make good progress in their development.  There are effective partnerships with parents. The childminder works with them closely and keeps them well informed on a day-to-day basis. Parents value her flexible approach and are happy with the care she provides.  The childminder and her assistants reflect on their practice and make changes that have a positive impact on children. For instance, since the last inspection, the childminder has reorganised the play areas so children have more space to play and

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This provision is good

improved children's easy access to the garden.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently use what she knows about children's learning needs to identify and focus precisely on ways to help them achieve at the highest levels.  The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to develop further her knowledge and skills, to raise the quality of teaching continually and help extend children's learning even 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

 focus more precisely on what individual children need to know and learn next, to target sharply specific areas of development and plan challenging activities to help them make the best possible progress  make more use of professional development opportunities to gain further ideas, skills and knowledge to help continually raise the quality of teaching.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder and one of her assistants, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her practice, and children's learning and development, and evaluated activities with her.  The inspector looked around the areas of the home used by children.  The inspector sampled paperwork and some of the children's learning journals.  The inspector read questionnaires from parents to take account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities towards the children in her care. She knows how to recognise and report any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder makes sure her assistants are suitable for their role and understand her policies and procedures. She meets with them regularly and they work together effectively as a team. The childminder prioritises children's safety. She supervises children closely and checks her home thoroughly to identify and remove any hazards, to help create a safe play environment. The childminder seeks regular feedback from parents to help her evaluate the provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children closely. She develops a good understanding of their interests and needs. She encourages children's communication and language skills effectively. For instance, she joins in conversations with older children and encourages younger children to repeat new words. The childminder makes good use of opportunities for children to practise their mathematical skills, such as a using a countdown during running games or when taking turns on the slide. She encourages children's creativity and gives them time to develop their ideas. For instance, children have fun experimenting with sponges and paint, and become engrossed when they play at the water tray.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistants are good role models. The childminder has a calm, caring approach and offers children gentle reassurance and praise. Children behave well and learn to treat one another with respect. They show care and concern for living things and the environment, for instance, they are eager to help look after the rabbits and water the plants. The childminder helps children develop an awareness of how to keep themselves healthy and safe. For example, they remember they need to wash their hands before they eat and learn to navigate the step into the garden successfully. Children thoroughly enjoy playing outside and benefit from the fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children grow in confidence and become more independent. For instance, young children begin to feed themselves with a spoon and confidently choose toys with which they want to play. They develop strong communication skills and express their wishes and needs. Children get along well together. They learn to take turns on the slide and share the containers in the water tray. They practise their physical skills as they climb the steps to the slide or empty and fill containers with water. Children become absorbed in their play and are motivated to learn. They are well prepared for their future learning and for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY351351 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1129871 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 October 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in the Southwick area of Brighton, East Sussex. The childminder cares for children from 7am to 7pm each weekday, throughout the year. She receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder employs several assistants who work with her part time.

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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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