Childminder in West Sussex

Childminder report 134 Manor Hall Road, Southwick, BRIGHTON BN42 4NP

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Inspection date 9 October 2018 Previous inspection date 2 October 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. She knows children well and they form close attachments to her. Children are well behaved and the childminder is a good role model for them. n The childminder has a strong partnership with parents and supports them extremely well. Parents are highly complimentary about the care and the experiences their children receive. They say that their children grow in confidence and have a good time with the childminder. n Children have a close relationship with the childminder. She is a very good communicator with them. The childminder takes time to help new children feel settled and secure. She supports children's emotional well-being very well. n The childminder observes children as they play and she regularly accesses the progress they are making in their learning. She continually shares this with parents and welcomes their contributions. This helps to ensure continuity of children's care and

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The provision is good

learning. n The childminder reviews the quality of her practice. 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 does not make the best use of spontaneous opportunities to maximise children's independence. n Occasionally, older children are unable to find items that they wish to play with from the broad range of resources available, in order to build on their interests and provide further challenge.

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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 make the most of opportunities to help children extend on their already good independence even further n review how older children access resources linked to their interests, so they are easily available and used to enhance the level of challenge in their learning.

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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. 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 completed a joint evaluation of activities provided for the children with the childminder. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living and working on the premises. 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. She ensures that her assistant is familiar with his roles and responsibilities. For instance, he attends core training, such as first aid, and he is aware of the childminder's detailed safeguarding policies and procedures. The childminder teaches children safe practices, such as when they go on outings and when they play on the enclosed trampoline. She ensures all areas are safe and secure for children. She identifies gaps in children's learning and takes positive steps to help them achieve, such as planning activities that interest them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy their time with the attentive childminder. She supports their learning well. For example, lots of excitement occurs when the childminder sings popular songs to them. Younger children listen attentively and copy the childminder's actions. This helps children to make connections in their learning and supports their emerging language skills. Older children concentrate on tasks, such as making models representing mini- creatures. The childminder helps them to develop their early understanding of numeracy. For example, they discuss how many legs the creatures need and children problem solve as they play. Since her last inspection, the childminder has increased her understanding about how children learn and develop. This has a positive impact on children's learning. For instance, she plans purposeful outings linked to children's specific interests, such as train trips. These help to increase their understanding about the wider community.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works very closely with parents to help children feel secure and settled. The home visits and detailed information gained from parents contribute to this. The childminder follows babies and toddlers' home routines to help ease the transition from their home to her care. She provides children with lots of reassurance, praise and encouragement. This helps to support their emotional development and promotes their self-esteem. The childminder knows children's dietary needs well and she ensures that she meets them. The childminder helps children to follow good hygiene practices. They have ample opportunities to gain fresh air and to practise their physical skills. For example, they visit parks, the beach and join in activities at age-appropriate groups. These help them to learn how to socialise with similar aged children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are learning skills for their future learning, including their eventual move on to school. Younger children, such as toddlers, develop good social skills and learn how to take turns with popular toys. Older children enjoy sharing books and listening to stories. They visit the library to select books of their own choice with the childminder. This helps to support their early interest in reading. Children develop good physical skills and learn how to successfully operate interactive toys.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY358214 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10066623 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 5 Date of previous inspection 2 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Southwick, in West Sussex. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for family and bank holidays. The childminder's husband is registered as an assistant.

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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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