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 Met

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The provision is good

The childminder creates a welcoming and homely environment. She has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. The childminder provides children with a wide range of exciting activities that capture their natural curiosity. Children are busy and engaged. They play imaginatively, explore toy cars and dress up. The childminder has high expectations of all children in her care. She gets to know children well when they start. Children are happy and settle quickly. They form strong, trusting relationships with the childminder and seek her out to support their play.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is good. They are developing a sense of right and wrong. The childminder's kind and caring nature has a positive impact on children's well-being. She is a good role model. The childminder is encouraging and consistent in her approach to children. She provides them with meaningful praise and support. Children's independence is supported well. They make choices in their play and help to tidy the toys away before lunch. Children develop good levels of confidence and self-esteem. They take an active part in their personal care routines as they wash their hands before lunch and wipe their faces when they have finished.

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need to do better?

n The childminder observes children effectively to identify what they can do. She plans activities that build on children's interests and support their next steps in learning. For example, the childminder created a range of boxes with toys in for children to explore after they showed an interest in opening and closing things. As a result, children make good progress in their learning and development. n Children's communication, language and literacy are supported well. The childminder continually talks to the children, asks age-appropriate questions and encourages children to share their thoughts. Children enjoy selecting songs to sing and using props such as puppets. However, at times, the childminder does not identify when children's mathematical awareness could be developed further during play. n The childminder develops children's love of reading. She provides a range of interesting books and extends children's interest in stories through activities.

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Children enjoy visiting the local greengrocer and the butcher after reading about similar experiences. They also make cakes and create a tea party after reading about this in a story. n Children's personal care is well supported. The childminder has a good understanding of children's individual needs. She swiftly identifies and responds to children who are tired, hungry or upset. The childminder supports children to live a healthy lifestyle. She provides healthy snacks and works alongside parents to ensure children's packed lunches are balanced and nutritious. Children help to

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18 February 2020 grow their own fruit and vegetables and enjoy playing outside daily in the fresh air. n The childminder promotes an early understanding of technology. Children learn how to use technology to achieve an outcome. They speak to electronic devices to request songs they would like to dance and sing to. n Partnership with parents is strong. The childminder shares detailed information about children's care and development. She provides parents with ideas of how to support children's learning at home. However, she has not fully developed information sharing with other settings the children attend to support their learning and development as fully as possible. n The childminder reflects on her practice to identify areas for improvement. She regularly meets with other childminders to share ideas and develop practice. The childminder is committed to continuous professional development. She researches and undertakes training to drive improvement. For instance, she has

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undertaken training on the specific ways young children learn and has adapted the resources available to support children's interest in transporting things. n Written feedback provided by parents demonstrates the high regard they have for the childminder. Parents confirm how much their children love being with the childminder. They comment on the good communication they receive, the range of activities for the children, and the caring environment that the childminder provides. n The childminder takes children on various outings within the local community. Children find out about the world around them as they visit the local veterinary practice, the library and shops. Children learn out about nature and develop physical skills as they explore different parks, the woods and the farm.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge of her responsibilities associated with keeping children safe. She has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder is aware of the procedures to follow and who to contact should she have concerns. She has a sound understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as the risk of radicalisation. The childminder carries out daily checks on the indoor and outdoor environments to ensure children's safety. She carries out fire evacuation practices to teach the children what to do in an emergency.

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should:

n ensure links with other settings children attend are good and information is shared about children's learning and development

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should:

18 February 2020 n provide children with further opportunities to develop mathematical skills during play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY392560 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10132674 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 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 16 July 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Hurspierpoint, West Sussex. She provides care for children on Tuesday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 4. She provides funded early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding. n Discussions were held with the childminder at appropriate times about how she organises the provision and about the children in her care. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n Some documentation was looked at, including evidence of suitability checks and children's records. n The inspector spoke with one parent during the inspection and viewed written feedback from parents.

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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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