Childminder in West Sussex

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

The childminder gathers information about children's individual needs and interests before they start. This helps them to settle quickly. Children develop strong bonds with the childminder and their peers. Young children are confident to play independently and return for cuddles and reassurance as needed. The childminder is a good role model, who is nurturing and supportive. She has high expectations for children's behaviour and has consistent and fair boundaries in place. Children show that they trust and respect the childminder. They listen to what she says and respond positively to the reminders she gives them as they learn to share and take turns.

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The provision is good

Children make good progress in many aspects of their learning and are well prepared for nursery and their eventual move to school. They develop good literacy skills. Children show a keen interest in books and enjoy creating marks through a range of creative activities. The childminder reads the stories animatedly to maintain children's interest. Children giggle at the pictures they see as they point to the characters. They show they can sit nicely and listen well to their favourite stories. The childminder takes children to places of interest within their community. They attend toddler groups and visit the library. This supports children's social skills and enables them to develop an understanding and respect for those who are different to them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder recognises the importance of good speaking and listening skills to children's overall development. She models words and sentences clearly during children's play. Children enjoy joining in with action songs and rhymes. n There are opportunities for children to be independent. For example, they wash their hands before meals and feed themselves. Children are keen to carry out tasks for themselves, such as when getting ready to go outside to play. They demonstrate a can-do attitude from a young age and receive plenty of encouragement and praise from the childminder. n Children are enthusiastic learners and enjoy the range of activities the childminder provides. The childminder knows children well. She observes them carefully as they play to find out what they can do. The childminder regularly checks their development to identify what they need to learn next. However, she does not always take children's learning forward as much as possible during

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need to do better?

child-led activities. On occasions, activities are not always tuned into children's emerging interests, to further develop their natural curiosity and maximise learning. n The childminder takes children on various outings to support their physical and emotional well-being. Children explore and investigate nature as they walk

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26 November 2019 through the woods, observing wildlife and collecting leaves and conkers. n Parents praise the childminder and describe her as being kind, caring and professional. They say their children are happy and settled, and that they love receiving photographs of their children's experiences. However, the childminder is not as effective in helping parents to understand as fully as possible how children would benefit from a consistent approach to their learning between her setting and home. n The childminder ensures she keeps her knowledge and skills up to date. She completes training, including first aid and a course on supporting children's play. The childminder works closely with other childminders to share good practice and ideas. She identifies priorities for improvement and is regularly looking at further ways to build on her environment and the experiences she offers. She is keen to enhance her knowledge further, for example, by completing courses on

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caring for children with additional needs. n Children have opportunities to take risks and learn about keeping themselves safe. For example, young children are encouraged to tidy up toys to make space to play. The childminder reinforces the importance of sitting safely on chairs during mealtimes. Children also learn about road safety.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps her safeguarding training up to date and incorporates any changes into her practice and policies. She knows the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of neglect or abuse. The childminder has procedures in place and knows the importance of sharing information with relevant professionals if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has risk assessments in place and ensures the environment is a safe place for children to play.

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should:

n plan and reshape activities linked to children's interests to help ignite their curiosity and maximise learning n encourage parents to contribute more information about their children's learning at home, and use this shared knowledge to plan more precisely to move children further forward in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478312 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10076032 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 to 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 12 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Worthing, West Sussex. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home. She explained how she organises the curriculum to support children's learning and development. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She observed the quality of teaching during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n An observation of an activity was completed by the inspector and evaluated with the childminder. n The inspector sampled a selection of documentation, including children's learning journals, policies, evidence of training courses and suitability checks. n Parents provided written feedback about the service the childminder provides. The inspector took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

26 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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Inspection activities

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