Childminder EY320661

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a very homely and welcoming environment for children. She plans for children's individual learning needs and developing interests very well. As a result, children thoroughly enjoy their learning. They develop a good range of skills to help them become ready for starting school.

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The provision is good

Children are very happy and demonstrate the close relationships they form with the childminder. They approach her confidently for cuddles and reassurance and snuggle onto her lap to listen to favourite stories. Children behave well as the childminder provides clear direction and helps them to quickly learn acceptable behaviour routines. For example, children understand they must tidy away toys once they have finished playing with them before getting something new out.

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The provision is good

Good attention is paid towards keeping children safe. Children show how secure they feel with the childminder. They make independent choices about what activities they would like to do and what foods they would like for their lunch. The childminder listens to children well and values their opinions and ideas. This helps to support children's self-confidence. The childminder offers an organised, professional service. She is dedicated to all the children she cares for and has high expectations for every child and family.

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need to do better?

n Children make good progress in their learning as the childminder teaches them well. She quickly assesses what each child can already do when they first start. She works closely with parents to target what children need to learn next. The childminder provides a wide range of fun activities, both inside and outside, which children thoroughly enjoy. These help children to develop very positive attitudes towards learning. n Children's language skills are supported well. The childminder helps children to develop a love of books. She visits the local library with children, and they choose stories they are interested in. For example, a book about witches has prompted a wide range of conversation, new vocabulary and creative activities. n The childminder makes full use of the local community to enrich children's learning experiences. She regularly attends groups so children can make friends with other children. They make frequent trips on public transport and visit places

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of interest, such as the park, beach and country centre. n Children have plenty of opportunities to play and learn outside. The childminder uses her garden well to extend children's learning. For example, children enjoy playing in the sand, where the childminder helps them to learn the concepts of 'full' and 'empty' as they fill containers. Children develop their early writing skills as they use chalks to make marks on a designated wall. They delight in using a

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5 February 2020 water spray to rub out their marks and start again. n The childminder encourages children to think in detail and to work things out for themselves. She provides good opportunities for children to learn new skills. For example, as a child decorated their witch's hat, the childminder gently showed them how to use scissors safely. Children also delight in doing 'magic' as they have learned how to put their coats on by themselves in a creative and fun way. n Children are curious and eager to learn. They remember key facts the childminder has taught them and relate them to everyday situations. For example, when a young child saw a picture of a skeleton, they linked this correctly to a previous conversation when the childminder's son broke his leg. n Children feel very valued in the childminder's setting. Older children, who only attend occasionally during school holidays, eagerly look forward to when they

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will see their childminding friends again. One older child described the childminder's setting as 'one big childminding family'. n The childminder is a reflective practitioner and consistently looks for ways to further develop her practice. She recognises she would like to prioritise her own professional development this year and has plans in place to complete more training to further improve the quality of teaching. n There is a good range of resources available to meet the needs of all children. However, the childminder recognises she can further develop this to provide more resources which children can explore more freely and create their own play ideas with.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Children's safety and well-being are given high priority. The childminder is vigilant in keeping children safe and monitoring her home and garden for any hazards. She takes relevant precautions and supervises children closely. She plans ahead well to take account of the age and stage of development of the children she is caring for. For example, in preparation for caring for twin babies, she has thoroughly reviewed her daily routine, home environment and range of equipment to ensure she continually keeps all children safe. The childminder has a good understanding of her duty to report any concerns about a child's well-being. She knows what records she must keep and what indicators might suggest a child is at risk.

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should:

n use professional development opportunities more precisely to improve the quality of provision to the highest level n increase the range of resources which encourage children to explore more freely in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY320661 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10136457 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 2 to 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 5 June 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in the Broadwater area of Worthing, West Sussex. She cares for children Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, throughout the year. Funding is accepted for the provision of free early years education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector talked to the childminder and a minded child at convenient times throughout the inspection. n A tour of the childminder's home was carried out to make sure all areas are safe and suitable for children. n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she monitors the progress children make and why she plans activities to support their learning. n Observations took place of the childminder supporting a child's learning during activities inside and outside.

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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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