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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a warm, homely and friendly environment. Children follow their interests and spend long periods exploring things that engage their curiosity. For instance, they wind the handle on the side of 'Cranky' the crane and learn how different things work. Children are highly motivated to read stories to their friends. They look closely at the pictures in books and talk excitedly about what they see. The childminder helps children to understand what truly makes them unique. For example, she praises them and says, 'Your reading is so great.' She has high expectations of what individual children can achieve and aims to equip them with the skills they need for the future. The childminder builds her curriculum framework around children's interests and ideas and the questions they ask.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. The childminder acts as a positive role model and helps them to learn how to manage their feelings and behaviour. Children begin to understand the rules and expectations of the setting, such as how it is kind to share toys. This supports their emotional well-being. Children feel safe, happy and secure. They become confident and resilient learners.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has built good relationships with parents and shares information with them about the daily activities their children engage in. Overall, she has a good understanding of the children's development. However, she does not obtain information from parents about their children's development when they start or share children's next steps to extend their learning at home. n The childminder is skilful at promoting children's communication and language skills. She makes the most of opportunities as they arise to encourage children to express their ideas and think for themselves. For example, when children tell the childminder, 'Cranky the crane is broken,' she encourages them to problem- solve and asks, 'How are we going to fix it?' The childminder helps children learn new words, such as 'heavier' and 'lighter'. n The childminder offers a broad range of interesting and stimulating learning experiences, indoors and outside, to help children make choices in their play.

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Children practise their physical skills and develop good coordination. For instance, they manipulate scissors to cut paper, showing sustained concentration and good perseverance to finish the task at hand. Children push toy vehicles along in the sandpit and enjoy running them down a piece of guttering with increased confidence. They eagerly experiment with mark making. For example, they draw lines with chalk on the blackboard to practise their emerging writing skills. n Children's mathematical skills are developing well. The childminder teaches them

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17 June 2021 about different mathematical concepts, such as number and weight. She shows children strategies such as to point to each toy train engine in turn as they count. As a result, children say the numbers in order and match one number name to each train. The childminder teaches children to use mathematical language in their play. She compares two lengths of track with children and asks, 'Do you want the longer or shorter one?' n Children become independent and manage their own personal care needs, including toileting and handwashing. For example, the childminder provides a step for children to reach the handbasin and wash their hands independently. n The childminder understands the importance of a healthy lifestyle. She provides opportunities for children to play in the garden and visit the local park. Children widen their social and cultural awareness and learn about the community in which they live. The childminder works closely with parents to meet children's

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dietary needs and ensures that they are provided with healthy packed lunches to promote good oral health. n The childminder has an approved childcare qualification. She regularly reflects on her practice to identify areas where she could improve. For example, she networks with other childminders to share ideas and improve her good practice even further. She seeks the views of parents and children, who comment that they particularly enjoy the baking activities.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibilities for safeguarding children. She knows the signs and symptoms that might indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder is clear about her reporting procedures and who to contact for advice. She has undertaken training to keep her knowledge up to date and is aware of wider child protection issues, such as radicalisation and extremism. The childminder has a current paediatric first-aid certificate. She talks to children about how to keep themselves and others safe, such as when walking across the room holding a pair of scissors. The childminder's risk assessment is effective.

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should:

n work more closely with parents to assess children's starting points right from the start and share children's next steps to extend their learning at home n strengthen planning to support children's individual needs more precisely.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549783 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10126958 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 5 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Crawley, West Sussex. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Thursday. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) 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 inspector had a learning walk with the childminder to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector carried out joint observations with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and interacted with children at appropriate times during the inspection. n A sample of documents were viewed by the inspector, including the safeguarding children policy and complaints policy. n Parents' views were taken account of by the inspector.

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Inspection activities

17 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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Inspection activities

17 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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