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 experienced childminder offers children a homely and welcoming environment. Children spend time in a dedicated playroom where the childminder gives thought and consideration to each child she cares for. For example, she places interesting resources at low level for those children who spend time playing while lying on the floor. Children happily recall past events and exciting activities, such as a trip to the park and a recent birthday, from photographs displayed around the room. They point out familiar people and share their interests and knowledge with the childminder and new visitors, demonstrating their sense of security and growing self-confidence.

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The provision is good

Young children play well together and there is a strong emphasis on being polite and using good manners within the childminder's home. The childminder encourages children to develop their independence. For example, they learn to handle tools safely as they cut bananas to prepare their own snack.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows the children well and has a clear understanding of how she can support their future development. She works closely with parents, who report how happy they are with the care and education offered to their children. Children respond to the childminder, following instructions well. However, occasionally, the childminder does not give children enough time to process what is happening next.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans interesting activities that excite children and help them to experience the community around them. She recently took children on an outing using public transport, having recognised that some children had never been on a bus. Activities like this help to prepare children for modern life. n Children enjoy being physically active. They jump up and down as they sing action songs together, enjoying the opportunity to share their ideas about what colour vehicles they would like to include in the song. They demonstrate the different actions they can use. n Children have lots of choice and the childminder values their contributions and ideas. This helps promote a positive sense of themselves. However, the childminder does not always clearly explain what comes next in their routine, to help prepare young children to understand changes and transitions in their play. n The childminder promotes children's emotional well-being well. She offers

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comprehensive settling-in sessions before children start. This helps children to become familiar with the environment and build secure attachments with the childminder. Young babies separate easily from their parents and show interest in their older peers. n Children play outdoors in the childminder's garden, regardless of the weather.

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12 December 2019 This provides them with opportunities for fresh air and to enhance their physical development. The childminder is proactive in ensuring the environment is safe for the children to play and explore. She encourages them to manage their own age-appropriate risks, such as when they jump in mud and leaves. She observes carefully as children excitedly splash in large puddles, promoting fun and laughter, while ensuring they remain safe. n The childminder talks to children about 'small', 'big' and 'one more'. They count together up to three, as they match toy farm animals together into 'fields'. This helps build well on young children's early mathematical understanding. n The childminder has good strategies to distract young children if they disagree, but on occasion she misses the opportunity to make it clear to them her expectations for good behaviour. n The childminder recognises the strengths and areas for development of her

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provision. She has a clear vision for her setting and regularly updates her knowledge through training and networking with other professionals and local childminders. n Young children learn good hygiene practices and actively help in their care routines. For instance, they participate in washing their hands before meals and after nappy changes. n The childminder incorporates story and singing times into the daily routine. Along with regular discussions, these activities promote young children's language skills well. Children have easy access to a varied range of books and talk about their favourite characters. They thoroughly enjoy looking at books together. The childminder uses routine opportunities to share stories, such as while the children are having their snack.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a strong knowledge about what to do should she have any concerns about a child in her care. Policies and procedures are updated to ensure that they comply with current requirements and underpin the childminder's good practice. The childminder risk assesses her immediate environment, as well as outside trips that children go on. Children are well protected. Any accidents are thoroughly documented and communicated to parents. The childminder has a secure understanding of what significant incidents she must notify to Ofsted.

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should:

n consistently help young children to understand the setting's expectations and boundaries when promoting positive behaviour n strengthen strategies that prepare children for what comes next, such as going

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should:

12 December 2019 inside from the garden, to help them understand the change in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY232360 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10066699 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 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 29 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Chichester, West Sussex. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5.30pm, throughout the year. The childminder holds a recognised early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n Discussions were undertaken with the childminder, and the inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies, children's learning information and evidence of the suitability of household members. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about the activities that she plans and how these activities benefit children's learning and development. n The inspector obtained feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

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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