Lelliott-Berry, Camilla

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder is an inspirational teacher who continually uses innovative and imaginative teaching strategies to promote children's learning. She uses incisive, precise and meticulous methods to accurately evaluate what children can and cannot yet do. She uses this information carefully to plan intensive, highly focused and precise teaching methods to target children's priority learning needs. As a result, any gaps in children's learning close quickly. Those children who need extra support with their learning, and initially have low starting points, catch up rapidly and some children reach levels in excess of those typical for their age.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are exceptionally happy. The childminder is especially kind, caring and respectful of every child's unique qualities. She gets to know each child and family particularly well and forms very strong bonds with children. They look to her confidently for comfort and reassurance. Her quiet, calm disposition means children feel exceptionally happy, safe and relaxed in her care. They thoroughly enjoy the close interaction they have with her as she actively joins in their play and supports their learning exceptionally well. She consistently challenges children and has the highest of expectations for them. For example, when children choose games to play on the computer which are intended for those with more developed mathematical skills, the childminder still encourages children aged three years to have a go and delights in the achievements they make, for example when they correctly identify numbers up to 99.

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The provision is outstanding

Children's behaviour is impeccable. They are kind, polite and respectful of others. They follow the childminder's exceptionally positive role modelling and take great delight in becoming increasingly confident in taking care of their own needs. Parents are overwhelmingly positive in their praise and commendation of the childminder. Typical comments describe her as 'amazing' and 'exceptional'.

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n The extensive, rich and diverse curriculum means children's learning is consistently of the highest quality and equips them with an extensive range of skills they need for starting school. For example, children are highly motivated to succeed. They concentrate for sustained periods and are not phased when activities are initially challenging for them. They persevere and are actively encouraged to develop high levels of self-confidence and a strong belief in their own abilities. These traits support children exceptionally well and help them to become resilient and prepared for their future learning. n Excellent attention is paid towards supporting children's healthy development. Children frequently spend time outside and benefit from extensive exercise, fresh air and physical play. For example, they visit many places of interest, such

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2 March 2020 as the beach, forest and park. Children take an active interest in gardening as they grow their own vegetables in the childminder's garden and quickly learn where their food comes from. They make consistently healthy choices in their diet as the childminder continually teaches them about the importance of nutrition. For example, children enjoy weekly challenges to try new fruits and vegetables. This fun approach means they quickly become confident in trying a diverse range of foods, and this significantly benefits their healthy development. n The childminder's creative approach towards teaching means children are continually inspired to try new things and develop new skills. Meticulous planning means the childminder presents new ideas to children in a fun, imaginative and engaging format. For example, very young children are supported to become highly competent readers for their age due to the fun

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approach used to teach them the sounds letters represent. As a result, children can read easily and confidently and follow instructions when playing games. n The childminder is exceptionally dedicated to her role. She uses her wealth of experience to build on her practice. The childminder is extremely committed towards supporting her own professional development and keeping her knowledge as up to date as possible. For example, she reads professional journals and takes full account of recent research to enrich her provision. She networks closely with other professional childminders and together they reflect on their practice and continually identify further ways to improve. As a result, provision is consistently of the highest standard. n Children actively learn about the importance of respecting others. The childminder is meticulous about teaching them to value each other and celebrate differences and similarities. Children continually learn about the cultural diversity

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of their friends. For example, as part of celebrations for Diwali, a parent visited and helped children to make Rangoli patterns. The childminder is working collaboratively with the parents of a bilingual child to read stories in dual languages and teach other minded children simple words in Polish. These opportunities significantly help children to learn about the wider world and to develop respect, empathy and understanding of the needs of others.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The promotion of children's safety and well-being is the childminder's highest priority. Rigorous risk assessments for all activities and outings mean any potential hazards are minimised and children become confident in learning how to keep themselves safe. For example, on outings, they develop an excellent understanding of how to behave when walking alongside a road. The childminder has an exceptional knowledge of her duty to safeguard children. She has completed extensive training and has an impressive knowledge of the factors which may pose a risk to children, such as being exposed to radicalised views and extreme behaviours. Meticulous attention is taken towards always ensuring children are safe and fully supervised.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 114573 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10136196 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 28 Date of previous inspection 17 November 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Worthing, West Sussex. She operates Monday to Thursday from 8am to 6pm, for 48 weeks of the year. Funding is accepted for the provision of free early years education for children aged three and four years. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in early years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children and evaluated how well she supports their learning. n The childminder talked to the inspector about how she organises her childminding service, what training she has completed and how she keeps children safe. n Observations were made of the childminder teaching children during activities, inside and outside. n Written feedback provided by parents for the inspection was taken into full account. One parent was spoken to on the telephone.

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Inspection activities

2 March 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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