Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 July 2018 14 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

 Children benefit from a welcoming, inviting play environment. They easily choose from a good variety of well-organised resources in the playroom.  The childminder has warm, caring relationships with children and meets their individual needs well. Children feel settled and secure in her care. For instance, they drift off to sleep happily when they are tired, according to their own routine.  Children take part in a wide variety of interesting activities and outings that the childminder plans based on a good knowledge of their needs. They join in happily and are motivated to learn. They make good progress in their learning from their starting points.  The childminder makes good use of opportunities to continually develop her knowledge and skills. For instance, she regularly takes part in courses and webinars online. She found a course particularly useful in developing how she supports boys' learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make full use of what she knows about children's development to monitor their progress as closely as possible, to help quickly identify any gaps in their learning.  The childminder has not fully developed strategies to help parents extend their children's learning at home.

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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 use of information gained from observations and assessments to monitor children's ongoing progress even more precisely, to help children make the best possible progress  build on the good partnerships with parents further, to enable them to provide even more support for their children's next stages of learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder and assessed the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her practice and children's learning and development.  The inspector looked around the areas of the home used by children.  The inspector sampled paperwork and some of the children's learning records.  The inspector read letters from some 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 child protection concerns. She ensures that any assistants are suitable and understand their role. The childminder has positive relationships with parents and keeps them well informed. For instance, she talks to them each day and provides a daily diary. The childminder is motivated to continually develop and improve her provision. She reflects on her practice and makes changes that have a positive impact. For instance, she has reorganised the playroom to make sure that children can more easily help themselves to resources, to help encourage their independence skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children closely and gets to know them well. She gathers detailed information from parents when children start, to help support their learning. She makes sure activities and resources are suitable for children's age and reflect their interests. The childminder joins in with children's play and successfully extends their learning. For instance, when they become fascinated with the stacking cups, she introduces more complex materials for sorting and stacking. The childminder supports children's language and communication skills effectively. For example, she introduces and repeats new words and listens to children carefully.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. She offers children lots of praise and builds their confidence and self-esteem. Children behave well. They learn to value different people and communities. For instance, they find out about life in other parts of the world and share their holiday experiences. The childminder is vigilant about supervising children and checks her home thoroughly to identify and remove any hazards. She supports children's health and well-being effectively. For example, she follows careful routines for changing nappies to help reduce the risk of cross-infection. Children enjoy being active. They have fun during outings to the park and regular trips to the beach.

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Outcomes for children are good

Young children become more independent in their self-care skills. For instance, they hold their cup to drink and learn to feed themselves with a spoon. They develop their physical skills as they practise pulling themselves up and take their first steps. Children confidently explore their environment and help themselves to toys in the playroom. They develop their social skills and learn to take turns as they play. Children become confident communicators and begin to express their wishes and needs. They benefit from a varied range of interesting outings that broadens their experiences. They quickly gain the skills they need for their future learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY343658 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1129690 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 December 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Angmering, West Sussex. She cares for children from 8am to 6pm each weekday, throughout the year. The childminder sometimes works with an assistant. She holds a relevant childcare 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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