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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children are happy and secure in the childminder's care. They enjoy a good sense of fun and warm relationships with the childminder. Teaching is good and children show high levels of engagement. For example, when they focus on a colour matching activity one child extends it and adds a book about rainbows. Children make good progress and gain a solid foundation for their future learning. Older children proudly describe their artwork to the inspector. Children eagerly join in role play and music activities. Their use their imaginations well as they delight in dressing up in colourful sari dresses, and as superheroes. Children sing songs loudly and confidently. Younger children watch closely and mimic the actions.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows the children well, skilfully managing their different needs. This fosters their development and promotes inclusion. Children behave very well. The childminder encourages good manners and acknowledgement for achievements. This is evident when an older child proudly tells the childminder that the younger children are sharing nicely. The childminder is alert to the impact on children as a result of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. She carefully considers settling new children, who have had little contact with others outside of their own families.

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need to do better?

n There are effective systems in place for communication, during this time when parents are not coming into the setting. Feedback from parents is very positive. They appreciate the reassurance and support given by the childminder. Prior to children, attending the childminder obtains information about their development and family background. She recognises the uniqueness of each child and the importance of understanding their experiences so she can build on them. The childminder establishes a two-way flow of information, enabling consistency in children's care and learning. n The childminder encourages children's voices and takes account of their views. She involves them in decisions throughout the day, for example providing lunch options and asking what they like best about coming to the setting. She uses an emotions board so the views of children with little language are included. n The childminder provides a broad curriculum and children access a wide range

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need to do better?

of resources, which are mostly accessible. She is yet to fully consider how to extend open-ended activities for the younger children, as they develop their autonomy and independence. A new shelter in the outdoor area increases the opportunities for outdoor play. Daily outings to the park and forest contribute to children's well-being and their knowledge about the world around them. They enjoy the challenging opportunities of balancing and climbing, which helps to develop their large motor skills and sense of adventure.

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need to do better?

7 July 2021 n The childminder is thoughtful in her communication. She takes into account children's language ability, giving younger children time to think and respond. Children listen intently as the childminder animatedly reads a story. They eagerly point to things in the pictures when the childminder asks questions to encourage their recall. Older children explain they had caterpillars that turned into beautiful butterflies and flew away. n The childminder uses assessment well to identify and plan for the next steps in children's learning. This helps her to quickly identify and address any emerging gaps. Assessment is ongoing from children's starting points. The childminder uses the information to provide accurate assessment reports, including the progress check at two years and reports for children's transition to school. n Children follow good hygiene practices and routinely wash their hands before

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eating. The childminder encourages healthy eating and independence at mealtimes. For example, older children make their own sandwiches, while toddlers manage with little assistance to feed themselves. n The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date through attending training and webinars and connecting with other childminders. She is committed to ongoing development to enable her to provide the best standards of care and education.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has clear understanding of child protection matters, including her role and responsibility to safeguard children. Regular training helps the childminder to keep up to date with wider safeguarding issues, such as child exploitation and online bullying. She has a safeguarding policy in place which she reviews, keeps up to date and shares with parents. The childminder know what to do if she has a safeguarding concern and knows the significant events that are notifiable to Ofsted. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments to minimise risks in the environment and on outings.

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should:

n provide more opportunities for children to be able to self-select open ended resources to encourage their ideas and promote their autonomy in all play areas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY312921 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10119604 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 8 Date of previous inspection 6 August 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Crawley, West Sussex. The childminder provides her service Monday to Friday from 9am until 6.pm, all year round. The childminder holds a relevant level 3 qualification. The childminder is eligible to receive early years education funding for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector sampled documentation, including the childminder's training certificates and suitability check information. n The inspector spoke to parents and also took account of written feedback. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed the childminder's aims. n The inspector spoke to the children and observed their play.

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Inspection activities

7 July 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

7 July 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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