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 Met (with actions)

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The provision is good

Children are happy, settled and have secure bonds with the childminder. They explore the homely environment with confidence and are inquisitive and motivated learners. Children develop a love of books from an early age. They choose their favourite story and ask the childminder to share it with them. Children listen intently. They ask questions, repeat phases, and predict what may happen. Children have plenty of opportunities to develop literacy skills needed for their next stage of learning, including school.

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The provision is good

Children thrive in the childminder's care and make good progress in their learning. The childminder has high expectations of all children and gives them opportunities to develop their independence through the everyday routine. They show a sense of achievement as they pour their own drinks and make sandwiches with a range of healthy fillings. Children are learning about the importance of a healthy balanced diet and good hygiene practices. They remember to cover their mouth when they cough and wash their hands regularly.

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The provision is good

Children are learning to take turns, share and think about how their actions may affect others. They behave well and understand the rules of the setting. Young children enjoy playing alongside their friends. They treat each other with respect and readily praise each other. For example, children say, 'well done', as their friends put their shoes on to go into the garden.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has made improvements since her last inspection. She has developed her understanding of the safeguarding procedures relevant to the local authority. Therefore, she knows how to make timely referrals if a concern arises. The childminder and her co-minder have effective systems in place to support their assistants. The childminder keeps up to date with current legislation and meets with other childminders to share learning from training courses. For example, she reviews her teaching practice to help children to think critically during play. n The childminder is kind, nurturing and responsive to the children's needs. The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn and develop. She ensures that children have access to a broad curriculum through activities that motivate them. For example, she uses children's interest in dinosaurs to support children's social skills. Children excitedly tell their friends what is happening as

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the ice melts and they work together to free the dinosaurs from the ice. n The childminder sequences the curriculum well. She ensures that children have opportunities to practise new skills, so these are embedded before teaching a new skill. For instance, the childminder provides opportunities for children to

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7 October 2021 count to five in their play, once children can confidently do this, she introduces other mathematical concepts, such as size, quantity and positional language. n The childminder uses assessment to review where children are in their learning and to identify any gaps in their development. However, the childminder receives additional funding for some children and does not monitor how she uses this. As a result, she cannot assess the impact that this has on children's progress. n The childminder gathers detailed information from parents, prior to children starting at the setting. Parents report they are well informed about children's care and development. They value the information shared through an online system and written daily diaries. This helps them to understand what the children are learning and how they can support this learning at home. n Children's communication and language development is extremely well

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supported. They enjoy exploring the musical instruments and laugh with delight as they sing and dance to their favourite songs. Children know and can sing a range of nursery rhymes. The childminder models language and shares new words with the children, connected with planned activities. For example, the children look at a spider web and the childminder shares that the spider is 'weaving his web'. n Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills. They enjoy jumping on the trampoline, balancing on the blocks in the garden and drawing on the magnetic board. n The childminder takes children on outings to various places of interest, such as community settings, local farms and parks. Children recall their experiences as they enjoy learning about the world around them.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows how to identify when a child may be at risk of harm. She has clear recording and reporting procedures, including if allegations are made against adults in the home. She has a good understanding of wider safeguarding aspects, such as children who may be at risk of extreme views or behaviours. The childminder supervises children effectively. She carries out risk assessments and takes action to minimise risks to children. For example, she ensures that sleeping children are checked regularly and the garden is free of animal faeces.

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should:

n assess the impact of additional funding by monitoring how its use enhances children's progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542280 Local authority Brighton and Hove Inspection number 10193830 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 10 July 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and is open from 8am to 6pm, five days a week. She works from her co-minder's property in Hove, West Sussex. The childminder employs assistants and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She has a relevant 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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation with the provider. n The inspector obtained the views of parents through discussions over the telephone. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including paediatric first-aid certificate and public liability insurance. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

7 October 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 October 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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