Childminder in West Sussex

Childminder report 33 Nursery Road, Angmering, Littlehampton, West Sussex BN16 4GQ

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Inspection date 3 October 2018 Previous inspection date 2 July 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The experienced childminder provides a home-from-home environment and children are treated as part of the family. The childminder places a high priority on supporting children's emotional development. This contributes to them learning how to behave well. n Children are very sociable and enjoy their time with the childminder. She follows their lead during their play and ensures resources that they are interested in are easily available. n The childminder is extremely focused on children's needs and she knows them very well. She works closely with children's parents to ensure that children feel settled and secure in her care. n Parents are highly complimentary about the care and learning opportunities their children receive. They value the flexible service that the childminder provides. n The childminder reviews the quality of her practice effectively. She gathers feedback from parents to help continually enhance the care and learning that she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, the childminder misses opportunities to broaden younger children's early mathematical understanding during their play. n Occasionally, the childminder does not make the best use of chances to maximise children's independence.

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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

n maximise opportunities to broaden younger children's understanding of shape, space and measurement during everyday activities, to support their mathematical understanding further n make the most of chances to help children extend on their already good independence

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. The inspector talked to the childminder and the children at appropriate times. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living on the premises. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at samples of children's records. She looked at a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding policy and procedures. n The inspector took account of the views of children's parents, from documents containing their comments on the provision.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare. She maintains detailed documentation related to child protection and ensures all areas and outings are safe for children. The childminder regularly completes training. For instance, a focus supporting children's language development has had a positive impact on children's speaking and listening skills. The childminder has successfully addressed the recommendations from her previous inspection. She now has closer partnerships with other settings where children attend and information about children's progress is shared. The childminder completes regular observations of children's learning and checks their progress to plan for their next steps in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy their time with the attentive childminder. Older children eagerly invite the childminder to play alongside them and she interacts well with them to support their learning. For instance, they discuss the different vehicles and they match similar colours. Children are motivated to learn. They have fun taking part in the craft activities that the childminder provides. They concentrate on completing artwork related to seasons and discover how to use glue sticks successfully. Babies enjoying exploring resources set out for them, such as musical toys and shape sorters. The childminder provides a running commentary to help support their emerging language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very attentive to children's individual needs. Children display good manners and the childminder provides plenty of praise and encouragement. This helps to promote their self-esteem. The childminder ensures that babies' changing care needs, such as sleep and eating habits, are well known. These are continually discussed with parents to help ensure continuity of care. The childminder knows children's dietary needs and preferences very well. She encourages older children to develop good eating habits. Children have opportunities to practise their physical skills. For instance, they play on wheeled toys in the garden and visit parks to practise skills, such as using large play equipment. The childminder teaches children safe practices, such as when they go on outings and when walking to and from nursery and school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop skills that prepare them well for their future learning, including school. Older children confidently speak to visitors. They show a keen interest in early reading and enjoy sharing a range of books with the childminder. They regularly visit the library to choose books to read together. Babies and older children enjoy taking part in the singing activities. Children are sociable and make positive relationships with similar-aged children at age-appropriate groups. Babies develop good physical skills, such as balancing and walking. They know how to operate interactive toys successfully.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY297791 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10066616 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 2 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Angmering, West Sussex. The childminder offers care Monday to Thursday from 8am to 6pm all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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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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