Childminder in Brighton and Hove

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children have fun and thrive in this inviting setting. They quickly develop very good relationships with the childminder and her assistant. Their calm and nurturing approach helps children to feel safe and secure. Children are confident and happy to leave their parents. They eagerly find their friends and become absorbed in play. They are keen to engage with the childminder and take part in the learning experiences she offers them. Children behave well and understand how to be kind and caring towards each other. They show a strong sense of belonging to the group and enjoy learning together. The childminder and her assistant re-enforce the simple rules, such as good sharing, through gentle reminders.

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The provision is good

The dedicated childminder wants each child to achieve as much as they can. She plans activities carefully to help them learn new skills and remember previous learning. For example, younger children roll play dough with their fingers. This helps them to develop muscles needed for early writing. While they play, children listen intently to the childminder as she rereads 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' story. They respond to her questions and call out parts of the story that they remember. Children show delight as they make their own play dough caterpillars. The childminder uses the story well to encourage counting. Every child makes good progress.

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n Children develop good communication skills and enjoy conversations. They join in with singing, and enthusiastically copy the actions to their favourite rhymes. The childminder and her assistant introduce them to new words as they play, which helps them to develop broad vocabularies. For example, they say 'faster and faster' as they excitedly join in a rhyme about a train. n The childminder provides a good range of learning experiences and children enjoy taking part in those led by adults. However, the childminder does not always consider the ways that younger children explore and learn. Occasionally in group activities, young children become disengaged and do not learn as much as they could. n Children have ample opportunities to use their imagination and link their play to real-life experiences. The childminder helps them to share their individual interests and home cultures, for example by celebrating birthdays. Children learn

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to be respectful of other people's similarities and differences. n Care systems are strong. Children learn to wash their hands when needed and blow their nose. The childminder supports children effectively as they learn to use the potty. She reminds them frequently to use the bathroom to help them manage their personal needs independently. The childminder uses consistent praise and encouragement to help children feel confident and become

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10 June 2021 independent. For instance, she supports them to keep trying as they learn to put on their shoes. n The childminder uses the settling-in process well to gain a good understanding of children's routines. She uses prompts such as picture timetables to help children feel secure as they follow the daily plan. However, at times, these routines interrupt children's play and learning. Children do not have sufficient time to explore their own ideas fully. n Additional learning opportunities for children in the local area are used well. For example, the childminder takes them to parks, soft-play areas and the sea-life centre. This helps to further develop children's knowledge of the wider world and supports their social skills. Children enjoy physical exercise and fresh air. In the garden, they begin to learn about growing healthy food, such as strawberries and beans. n The childminder develops close working relationships with parents. She

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consistently shares information with them through daily diaries and online. This helps to give children consistent care routines. Parents praise the childminder and her assistant highly. The childminder kept in touch through the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic closure. She sent ideas and resources to support parents with children's learning at home. n The childminder is ambitious for future development. She is organised and professional. She supports her assistant well and they work together as a team. The childminder continually evaluates and adapts her setting to help to ensure children enjoy good learning experiences in a well-resourced environment.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant access regular training to help them safeguard children. This includes maintaining a pediatric first-aid qualification and continuously updating their knowledge of child protection issues. They demonstrate a good understanding of how to protect the children in their care. They know how to identify possible signs of abuse and understand the procedure to follow if they have concerns about a child's welfare. This includes when children may be at risk from radicalisation. The childminder checks her home each day to ensure that the environment and resources are safe and suitable for children. She assesses potential risks to children when she takes them on outings and takes effective action to minimise these.

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should:

n develop teaching skills further so that younger children are consistently supported to engage in learning

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should:

10 June 2021 n review and adapt current daily routines to give children more time to develop their own ideas as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2505116 Local authority Brighton and Hove Inspection number 10191551 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 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Hove, East Sussex. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, all year round. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the 2020-21 COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home that are used for childminding and discussed how she plans children's learning. n The inspector and the childminder completed a joint observation of her assistant working with the children and discussed the teaching seen. n Some parents spoke to the inspector and their views were taken into account. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and her assistant about teaching and learning and to the children about their play.

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Inspection activities

10 June 2021 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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10 June 2021 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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