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 helps all children to understand their place in the group. This is evident when children mark their arrival in the morning. They pick out a doll painted to look like them and place it in a play house. Children learn that everybody is unique. They look at dolls that represent other children and describe the physical differences between them. Children talk affectionately about friends and family and gain a good sense of belonging. On the whole, the childminder provides strong support for children to practise their speaking skills. Although, sometimes, she is so eager to share ideas with children that she does not give them time to fully consider their own responses.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate that they feel safe when they spontaneously practise their physical abilities in the garden. Older children retain their balance well when they negotiate wooden obstacles. Young children are adventurous and resilient. They carefully walk along planks of wood, tightly holding the childminder's hand to steady themselves. The childminder sets high standards for children in her care. Children display self-confidence and complete tasks for themselves. For instance, they use small knives to chop bananas into slices, squeeze out paint and change their own clothes. They display good independence skills and socialise with friends. This prepares them well for the next step in their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder analyses her practice to target areas for change. For example, she refined the selection of toys available to children. They now choose easily from a wide range of good quality, interesting resources. Children easily move around the childminder's home, gathering favourite toys before they sit down to play. n In response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic the childminder has altered some of her procedures. For instance, she has changed the system when children arrive and leave her home. Parents now wait at the front door and children enter independently. The childminder initially changed the routine to reduce the risk of infection to children. However, children responded well to the change and they now settle into play much more quickly. n The childminder frequently identifies new training to build on her professional skills. She chooses courses which help her improve outcomes for children. For

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instance, recently she accessed a course which focused on how to provide nutritious foods for children. The childminder educates children about different types of food, so that they know how to make healthy food choices from a young age. n Throughout the day, the childminder remains fully aware of children's care needs. The childminder demonstrates this when she helps children apply sun

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24 June 2021 cream in the hot weather to protect their skin. She prompts children to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. The childminder helps young children to relax into sleep. She strokes their forehead to calm them down and soothes them when they are tired. n The childminder knows that it is essential to build smooth partnerships with parents. She joins up with them to share details of children's education in a wide variety of ways. For example, she encourages them to read children's learning journals, sends pictures of their child completing tasks and talks to them about assessments. Parents mention that the childminder is flexible to meet their family's needs, as well as being 'fair' and 'fun'. n As part of their routine, the childminder organises a broad and stimulating programme of activities for children of different ages. Children display a positive attitude as they build on skills across the different areas of learning. The

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childminder seeks children's opinions about a range of topics. However, sometimes she asks children questions then does not wait for an answer. This gives them slightly fewer chances to use their speech. n The childminder introduces children to technology at a young age. For instance, children investigate different animals on a computer system. Children learn new facts about the countries that different species live in and they loudly mimic animal noises. The childminder closely monitors children's interaction with technology, as well as using child filters on her network so that they are only privy to safe information.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder methodically checks her provision to reduce risks to children. For instance, she researches details of the flowers and shrubs she introduces into the garden. She does this so she knows plants are safe to be touched by children. Furthermore, the childminder remains vigilant to hazards during the day. She makes sure that hot food and drink is always placed out of children's reach. The childminder reads literature about different aspects of safeguarding. She knows how to respond if a child makes a safeguarding disclosure. The childminder raises any concerns about children to the local safeguarding children partnership quickly, to protect them from harm.

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should:

n allow children the time they need to process information and decide how they want to contribute to discussions, to build on their good communication skills further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY553347 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10143644 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 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Bognor Regis. She operates for most of the year, from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder provides funded early years education for three-year-old and four-year-old children. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder is registered to work with two assistants, her husband and her daughter, they had not officially started in their roles at the time of the inspection.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 provider. n The inspector and the childminder evaluated the impact of a planned activity. n During the inspection, the inspector talked to the childminder about the procedures she follows to keep children safe. n The childminder gave an overview of her curriculum to the inspector during the learning walk. n The inspector spoke to children about the activities they enjoy when they visit the childminder. n The inspector took parents' feedback about the childminder's provision into account.

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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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