Childminder in West Sussex

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is outstanding

Children arrive at the childminder's home with big smiles on their faces ready to explore what exciting activities await them. They are warmly welcomed into the home by the experienced and nurturing childminder. Children are kind and caring to their friends and are eager to play together. For example, young children talk about their friends fondly as they look at photos on the wall and delight in working together to build towers.

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The provision is outstanding

Children learn about different cultures and festivals through high-quality learning experiences. For example, during Diwali, children use clay to make candle holders decorated with paint and sequins. The childminder has high aspirations for all children and skilfully supports them to make excellent progress in their learning and development. Children demonstrate high levels of engagement in the activities they choose and persevere when they encounter challenges. They enjoy cooking and baking with the childminder and excitedly recall going to pick strawberries to make jam. Children have access to the stimulating garden in all weathers. This inspires them to learn about the natural world as they listen to birds and talk about the weather.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder values each child as a unique individual and allows them to lead their play and learning. Children are confident at expressing their wishes. For example, they ask to play outside in the rain by selecting waterproof overalls before running outside to explore the large garden area. Children sustain focus during their chosen activity as they fill and pour water into different containers. The childminder expertly plays alongside children teaching them mathematical language, such as 'empty', 'full', 'heavy' and 'light. Children show delight in their achievements as they show their mark making to the childminder and welcome the praise they receive.

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need to do better?

n The very knowledgeable childminder has developed a curriculum that is highly ambitious and provides challenge for all children. She is very competent at extending children's learning as she plays alongside them, and children make excellent progress in all areas of learning. The childminder expertly supports communication and language, which leads to children being skilled communicators. Young children use single words to recall past experiences, and the childminder offers additional language to help them to express themselves. n Parents speak exceptionally highly of the provision. They know their child is safe and feel valued in their child's learning. The childminder works in partnership with parents and communicates regularly with them in a variety of ways. She provides regular feedback on children's strengths, and she shares ideas on how

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4 February 2022 parents can support children's learning at home. This partnership ensures that children are very well supported and helps children to achieve their full potential. n Children's learning is consolidated through the repetition of experiences. The childminder has a secure knowledge of children's next steps, which she has identified through her robust assessment processes. She has superb knowledge of how children learn and plans new and creative learning experiences. She swiftly reacts and adapts activities to enhance children's learning further. For example, the children explore coloured rice in a tray and the childminder adds chopsticks to encourage mark making and develop their fine motor skills. n The childminder supports children's emotional well-being through her gentle, warm interactions. She provides cuddles and comfort to children when they are tired, stroking their heads to soothe them. The children form a strong bond with

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the childminder. They demonstrate that they feel secure and confident. The childminder respects children's views and wishes and helps them to develop their own unique character. Children are very independent and are extremely proud of their mark-making creations. n The childminder has embedded very successful and efficient strategies for monitoring children's progress, which enables her to identify any gaps in learning. She works in partnership with external agencies and other early years settings to share information and ensure that children reach their full potential. Children are highly motivated and very eager to participate in the exciting activities available to them. n Children are provided with enriching experiences, inside and outside, to stimulate their senses and teach them about the world around them. Visits to local sensory rooms, parks and play sessions provide children with further opportunities for learning and socialisation. Children behave exceptionally well

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need to do better?

and are kind and caring towards each other. n The childminder is highly committed to completing further training to benefit her own learning. She ensures that the training is meaningful and uses the knowledge she gains to enhance her already exceptional practice. Communication and language training has provided the childminder with a greater understanding of how children learn to communicate. She successfully evaluates her provision and uses her observations of the children to reflect on what works well.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an excellent knowledge of how to keep children safe from harm. She is incredibly confident in the processes she would follow if she had a concern about a child. She is committed to keeping her training up to date. Safety of the children is a strong focus in the setting. Children are reminded to take their shoes off when they come in, to stop them from falling. Robust systems and safety devices, such as video doorbells, are in place to keep children safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481585 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10219868 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 0 Date of previous inspection 3 August 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in the Ifield area of Crawley, West Sussex. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6.30pm, each weekday.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning.

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Inspection activities

4 February 2022 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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