Childminder in West Sussex

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder is an inspirational early years professional. She is passionate about giving children the very best possible start in life and has re-designed her home to provide an exceptional learning environment. She works tirelessly to make sure every child achieves at the highest level. Meticulous planning and continual reflection ensure children benefit from an exciting, stimulating and extensive curriculum. Children have exceptional opportunities to learn about new concepts, and an impressive range of exploratory play takes place outside. Each child's unique learning styles, family heritage and preferences are fully considered in the range of activities. Children are extremely happy and settled. They develop high levels of confidence and self-esteem and are keen to try new things. The childminder is exceptionally vigilant in supervising children closely and continually ensuring their safety and well-being.

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The provision is outstanding

Children behave extremely well. They develop a real thirst for learning and are highly motivated. The exceptional teaching keeps children fully engaged and interested in all activities. Even very young children start to play well together. They share and take turns in their play, displaying levels of confidence and social skills typical of older children. For example, a one-year-old and a two-year-old played together to build a track for their vehicles. They successfully worked out how to join the pieces together, with the younger child showing the older child how to do it. The cooperation between the two children was impressive for their age.

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n The childminder works extremely closely with parents when children first start. She makes sure she develops an accurate understanding of what children can already do and what they need to learn next. She makes full use of the settling- in process to ensure every child is emotionally ready and feels fully secure and confident when they first join. For example, the childminder makes sure children's favourite resources are readily available and she plans activities she knows children particularly enjoy, helping them to settle in swiftly. n Children make rapid progress in their learning and development. Precise assessments are carried out to make sure the childminder plans activities she knows will challenge children. High-quality teaching to promote children's speaking and listening skills, and their social and emotional development, means children progress quickly in these areas. n Parents are highly complimentary about the childminder and the care she

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provides for their children. One parent summarised the views of others by saying, 'The childminder's creativity, enthusiasm, attention to individuals and their needs, patience and friendly professionalism mark her out as an incredible carer'. The childminder works hard to involve parents fully in all aspects of

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25 November 2019 children's learning and development. She has a wealth of expertise, which parents value and respect, and she works tirelessly to ensure every child's needs are consistently met. n The childminder is an inspiring teacher. She uses innovative strategies to capture children's interests and develop their understanding. For example, as part of topic work on autumn, children have looked at the work of Henri Matisse and David Hockney before creating their own pictures using autumnal colours. n Children develop an impressive range of skills to help them become ready for starting school. From a young age, they are keen to explore. They show deep levels of curiosity and are keen to try new things. For example, children showed real fascination for the traditional weighing scales. One child was particularly interested in placing items on the scale and watching how the plates moved depending on the weights. The childminder responded to this spontaneous

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activity extremely well and encouraged the child to explore different items to weigh and compare. n The homely, nurturing environment provides a calm and welcoming space where children feel comfortable and secure. They form extremely close attachments to the childminder and she is exceptionally vigilant in responding to their needs. For example, before nap time, the childminder reads a story in a calm manner and gentle voice. She quickly settles sleepy children down for a nap and ensures restful music plays quietly to create a very relaxing space for children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder helps children to develop an excellent understanding of possible risks and how to stay safe. On outings, she helps older children learn what to do during emergency situations. Comprehensive risk assessments are in place to ensure children are kept safe when visiting favourite places, such as the beach, woods and library. The childminder helps children understand possible risks when using digital media and only allows access to fully protected sites to ensure their safety. The childminder has extensive experience in safeguarding children and an exemplary awareness of the procedures she must follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550575 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10126976 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 1 to 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Lancing, West Sussex. She cares for children Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm throughout the year. The childminder holds early years professional status.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector talked to the childminder about how she plans for children's learning and development and how she organises her service to meet children's needs. n The childminder shared information with the inspector about how she monitors the progress children make. n A tour of the childminder's home was carried out, including the garden, to evaluate how well the environment supports children's learning and keeps them safe. n A sample of records were looked at, including parents' feedback for the inspection and the results of a recent parents' survey. In addition, children's learning records and the childminder's training certificates were viewed.

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Inspection activities

25 November 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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