Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date 10 October 2018 Previous inspection date 21 September 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 has a kind, caring approach. She develops good relationships with children, who settle quickly and enjoy their time in her care. n Children benefit from a welcoming play environment that is well organised to meet their needs. They easily choose from a wide selection of toys and equipment in the inviting playroom and outside in the garden. n The childminder plans a varied range of activities and experiences for children based on a good understanding of their interests and needs. Children are eager to join in and motivated to learn. They make good progress in their development. n There are strong partnerships with parents. The childminder works with parents closely and successfully involves them in their child's learning. For instance, she offers opportunities for children to borrow materials and equipment if they would like to continue a favourite activity at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder has not yet developed highly robust systems to monitor the practice of assistants and further support their ongoing professional development. n The childminder does not use self-reflection and evaluation as effectively as possible to identify precise targets to help further improve her already good setting.

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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 extend arrangements for the supervision and monitoring of assistants to further support the development of their practice and skills n develop the use of reflection and self-evaluation further to identify ways to raise the quality of the provision to an even higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder and her assistant and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her practice and children's learning and development and evaluated activities with her. n The inspector looked around the areas of the home used by children. n The inspector sampled paperwork and some of the children's learning journals. n The inspector read letters from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder prioritises children's safety. She checks her home carefully for any hazards and is vigilant in supervising children at all times. She has a good understanding of how to recognise and report any child protection concerns. She ensures any assistants are suitable to work with children and makes sure that they are familiar with her policies and procedures. The childminder keeps up to date with changes to practice and legislation, for instance through close links with other childcare providers. She makes effective use of opportunities for professional development, such as online webinars and courses. For instance, she found a recent course helped further develop her understanding of younger children's behaviour and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children and gets to know them well. She monitors their progress and development effectively to make sure she identifies any gaps in their learning or areas for further support. The childminder supports children's language and communication skills well. For instance, she encourages conversations and gives children time to express their thoughts and ideas. She extends children's learning and responds to their interests effectively. For instance, children enjoyed an outing to find out more about their favourite dinosaurs. They eagerly recall what happened and what they saw when they share the photographs from the day. The childminder makes good use of daily activities and routines to encourage children's early number skills, such as counting out their slices of apple.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant are good role models. They offer children lots of gentle reassurance and praise. Children behave well. They learn to value one another, for instance they find out about the different languages their friends speak. The childminder provides lots of encouragement for children to develop their self-care skills. For instance, they help prepare their fruit at snack time. She helps children develop an awareness of how to stay safe, such as how to handle the knife carefully to cut an apple. Children learn simple good hygiene routines, for instance, they know they need to wash their hands before they eat. They enjoy being active and play outside every day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children grow in confidence and become more independent. They are eager to make choices and decisions, such as what to have for snack or which resources to play with. Children are good communicators with strong social skills. They are polite and well mannered and confidently share their ideas and start conversations. Children particularly enjoy stories and listen to them attentively. They count as they play and solve simple problems, such as sharing out the fruit. Children practise their physical skills, for instance, they shape and mould dough and put on their shoes on their own. Children are well prepared for their future learning and for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 131029 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10060887 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 2 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 21 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2000. She lives in Worthing, West Sussex. The childminder cares for children from 7.30am to 6pm each weekday throughout the year. She works with an assistant. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged three and four years.

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Registers

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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Registers

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