Childminder, Out-of school day care in West Sussex

This provision meets requirements

Children excitedly enter the setting after their busy day at nursery or school. They are happy and secure and display a strong attachment with the childminder and their peers. Children receive constant praise and encouragement and this helps them to build confidence and high levels of self-esteem. The childminder is a good role model, who helps children to gain an early understanding of how to share and play well with others. Children are very kind and caring and manage their own emotions with ease. They are independent towards their own self-care and in making healthy choices in the food they eat. For instance, children help to plan for snacks and mealtimes and delight in making fruit kebabs together. They know the importance of washing their hands and drinking water to stay hydrated.

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This provision meets requirements

Children are safe and secure. The childminder uses robust risk assessments in her home and when outdoors to help children to have the freedom to explore and investigate. Children are starting to manage and identify risks in order to keep themselves safe. For example, they enter into meaningful discussions with the childminder on road safety. Children use impeccable manners and show a firm sense of belonging in the childminder's warm and inviting home.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is committed towards providing a high level of care for the children in her setting. She evaluates all areas of her provision and values the opinions of parents and children in helping to identify areas of improvement. For instance, parents regularly complete questionnaires and children use a white board to make their own ideas known. The childminder uses this information to make informed changes and adaptions within her setting. n Children have many opportunities to be physically active. They play outdoors in the garden, making dens or using large scale equipment on their many park visits. This helps children to have fresh air and exercise, which helps to promote their overall well-being. n The childminder precisely plans for her professional development to raise her knowledge and understanding. She regularly researches webinars and training to increase the opportunities she provides for the children in her care. For example,

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a recent course has helped her to further support children's communication and language development. n Children enjoy the activities and experiences the childminder meticulously plans for them. For instance, they use their senses, imagination and creativity as they mix potions from the abundance of herbs and spices provided. This helps children to build on their concentration and perseverance skills, as they fill containers or use pipettes to carefully transfer water.

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25 March 2022 n The childminder has effective partnerships with parents. She gains information about their children's likes and requirements when they first start with her, which she uses to help them to settle quickly. The childminder regularly shares information with parents about children's achievements and changing requirements. She recognises the importance of building good communication with other settings that children attend, to provide them with a joined-up approach towards the next steps in their development. n The childminder supports children's communication and language well. Children engage in deep conversations with her and she enjoys hearing about what they have done at nursery or school that day. Children excitedly share awards they have won or achievements they are striving towards in other clubs. n Children enjoy problem-solving together and show an understanding of working in partnership with others and taking turns. For example, children enjoy board

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games or hairdressing role play. They show high levels of engagement and concentration as they play together and motivate each other. This helps children to feel valued and respected as individuals with different interests. n The childminder helps children to build an early awareness of the wider world around them. For example, the children have been working on a project to help protect their environment from litter. They display immense pride as they discuss how this has been embraced and shared by other people within their immediate community.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is confident in how she would protect the welfare of the children in her care. She has robust policies and procedures in place, which she regularly reviews to ensure they hold up-to-date contact information. The childminder is aware of how to identify potential signs and symptoms of abuse and the systems she would use to report any concerns. A recent safeguarding refresher course has helped the childminder to remain vigilant around wider safeguarding issues, such as radicalisation and county lines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2520318 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10208034 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 14 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Haywards Heath, West Sussex. She provides care term time only, Monday to Friday from 7am to 9am and 2.45pm to 6pm. The childminder holds a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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 childminder. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home and garden that are used for childminding purposes. The inspector accompanied the childminder on the nursery and school pickup and observed the interactions of the children and the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the process of self-evaluation and the current areas identified for improvement. n A range of documentation was sampled, including suitability checks and policies and procedures. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her safeguarding knowledge and reporting procedures. The inspector also discussed how the childminder plans for her own professional development.

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Inspection activities

25 March 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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25 March 2022 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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