Silverthorne, Julie

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

The highly experienced childminder provides a stimulating and homely environment, which children explore with great confidence. Her nurturing approach helps to create a wonderfully positive atmosphere, where children feel completely safe, secure and happy. They form extremely strong and trusting bonds with the childminder and each other and love their time spent playing together. Older children are especially kind and considerate. They independently check that younger children have got what they need, actively including them in their play. For example, as they go on an imaginary camping trip, they ask if younger children have enough space and get them cushions to lie on.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for what children can achieve overall, and provides a broad and exciting curriculum. She focuses on giving children diverse experiences in their local community and ignites their enthusiasm to explore the world around them. For example, children regularly explore local woodlands. During the inspection, they excitedly recalled how they recently made a den with sticks and found a rabbit hole. Children also benefit from other exciting trips, such as to Arundel Castle, the fire station and an animal sanctuary, where they learn from first-hand experiences. Due to the childminder's strong support, children are inquisitive and motivated learners and are quickly gaining the skills they need to succeed in future education.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children very well and talks in great detail about the progress they are making and their individual development. She plans carefully for their next steps in learning and provides experiences to support and encourage their interests. For example, during the inspection she challenged children to build a den indoors and to search the home for resources to use. Children worked together extremely well, discussing how to make it, and made sure the den was big enough for them all to enjoy. The childminder supports children sensitively, and older children in particular are given lots of opportunities to solve problems. For example, they worked out where to attach the clips to keep the material in place and how many chairs they needed for the den's structure. However, at times, the childminder focuses too heavily on older children during group play. Subsequently, younger children do not receive the

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same very high levels of support and challenge in their learning. n The childminder is an exceptionally strong and positive role model, and children learn to behave impeccably well. They follow her clear and reasoned guidance with the utmost respect and fully understand her high expectations. Children are extremely polite, well-mannered and considerate. They tidy away their toys, help and include each other exuberantly and listen intently to the views and wishes of

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25 February 2020 others. The childminder fosters these positive attributes in innovative ways, such as during regular visits to a retirement home. Children eagerly take their favourite toys to show the residents and learn about the older generation and their different needs. n The childminder has a vast amount of experience but still works hard to keep her skills and knowledge ever improving. She accesses further training, researches online for new ideas and shares expertise with other local professionals. She has recently attended forest school training to extend children's outdoor experiences and has also focused on making stories more interactive. The childminder has sought expertise from local support services to help with her support for children's communication. However, she does not consistently support children's early language development to the highest levels. She sometimes misses opportunities to give young children the sounds and

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words they need to fully support and extend their vocabulary. n The childminder supports children's imaginary play very well. Children of all ages delight in going on adventures together, such as going 'camping'. During the inspection, they excitedly decided to go on a summer holiday and enthusiastically packed their suitcases with sunglasses, hats, phones and toy food. The childminder joined in skilfully and helped to tuck the children in for a sleep in their tent, before reading them a 'bedtime story' about camping, building on their interest well. Children played harmoniously together and talked about their own holiday experiences, sharing their stories with great confidence. Children show excellent determination and perseverance in their play. For example, they tried and tried again as they practised throwing beanbags into a basket. Even when they failed, they kept honing their technique and celebrated

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with glee when they eventually got one in.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Keeping children safe is the childminder's highest priority. She has stringent procedures in place to ensure children's safety, both within her home and when on outings. The childminder's knowledge of local safeguarding arrangements is excellent and she fully understands the signs that a child may be at risk of abuse. She has completed extensive training, and her understanding of updated legislation and wider safeguarding issues is impressive. These skills enable her to take immediate action should she have any concerns about a child's welfare.

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should:

n strengthen young children's good early language development further by consistently giving them the sounds and words they need to hear to fully extend

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should:

25 February 2020 their early vocabulary n adapt group activities further to fully include and challenge all children taking part.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 155511 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10136300 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 6 Date of previous inspection 20 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Worthing, West Sussex. She cares for children between 7.30am and 5pm from Monday to Friday, for 48 weeks of the year. The childminder has a relevant early years qualification. She receives funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector was given a tour of the home by the childminder and carried out a learning walk to discuss the curriculum. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children and assessed the impact of teaching. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the play activities and children's learning during the inspection and jointly observed children's play. n The views and opinions of the children and parents were taken into account during the inspection. n The inspector sampled some of the childminder's documentation, including suitability records and a selection of policies.

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Inspection activities

25 February 2020 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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25 February 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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