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 provides a very homely, safe and welcoming environment for children. She forms very close relationships with every child. They show how comfortable and secure they feel in her care. For instance, they snuggle up to her for cuddles and look to her for reassurance when needed. Children make good progress in their learning and development.

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The provision is good

The childminder is an effective teacher. She has high expectations for every child and plans exciting activities she knows will interest them and help them learn. As a result, children develop a good range of skills to support their future learning and starting school. For example, they form good communication skills and listen well. She encourages children to become independent from a young age and to begin to take care of their own needs.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model and she uses plenty of praise to encourage positive behaviour which children respond well to.

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need to do better?

n The childminder organises her home well to meet the needs of children. She chooses resources carefully to make sure they reflect positive images of diversity and the unique needs of every child and family. This means every child feels valued and respected. n Parents praise the childminder highly and commend the way in which she cares for their children. They describe her setting as a 'home-from-home' environment and one in which their children feel very settled and happy. n From a young age, children develop good speaking and listening skills. The childminder encourages language and conversation through play and children quickly develop a wide vocabulary. For example, as a young child played with the farm animals, the childminder skilfully developed conversation. She talked about the names of animals and the sounds they make, which the child excitedly repeated. n Children also learn a good range of mathematical concepts from an early stage.

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For example, during number rhymes, the childminder encouraged a toddler to repeat numbers, to count out items and begin to recognise colours and shapes. n The childminder is dedicated to the children she cares for. She works closely with parents to ensure each child's care needs are always fully met. When children first start, the childminder gains considerable information from parents about children's home routines, what their favourite things are and what they are interested in. This helps the childminder to clearly understand how to meet every child's needs appropriately. Consequently, children settle in very quickly and form strong attachments with the childminder.

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15 January 2020 n The childminder plans her daily routine and range of activities well to broaden children's experiences and support their learning. For example, they regularly visit places of interest, such as the beach, park and town. They meet up with other children frequently at groups, such as soft play, and go on outings, for example, to the library. n Good attention is paid towards keeping children safe. The childminder regularly checks her home and garden for any hazards. She plans all activities and outings carefully to make sure they are suitable for children. n The childminder is very experienced and understands how children learn. She uses her knowledge to observe children and plan activities she knows will challenge them further. Although she ensures children are always making progress, the information she shares with parents about children's learning is not consistently clear. For example, sometimes, she does not indicate whether

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need to do better?

every child is meeting typical milestones for their age. n The childminder has a very good understanding of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She recognises the importance of careful assessment and working closely with parents and any other agencies to meet the child's needs. n The childminder is dedicated to developing her service and making continual improvements. She works closely with other childminders to reflect on her practice, update her knowledge and skills and complete relevant training. For example, she has recently reviewed her safeguarding policies to reflect updated guidance and legislation.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Keeping children safe is one of the childminder's prime concerns. She demonstrates a clear understanding of her duty to protect children and has completed relevant safeguarding training. She is fully aware of the indicators which may suggest a child is at risk of harm and knows what to do to report any concerns. She teaches children about safety within the daily routine, for example, when children walk to and from school and within the local area. She carries out risk assessments regularly and practises emergency evacuations with children. This means children develop a good understanding of what they must do should they need to leave the home quickly.

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should:

n improve the range of information provided for parents to help them clearly understand if their children are meeting age-expected development levels.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 115097 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10066689 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 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 10 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in Lancing, West Sussex. The childminder provides care for children on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7.30am to 5pm, throughout the year.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector checked the premises and made sure all areas used by children are safe and suitable. n The childminder talked to the inspector about how she organises her service and what she does to support children's learning. n Written feedback from parents provided for the inspector was reviewed and considered. n Children interacted with the inspector and demonstrated in their behaviour and actions how secure they feel in the childminder's care. n Some records and documentation were looked at, including the record of children's attendance, training certificates and some written policies.

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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

15 January 2020 15 January 2020 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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