Sally Yvette Andrews

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children feel completely at home with the caring childminder. They respond well to her warm and friendly manner. Babies quickly settle and form strong attachments to the childminder. They carefully watch her facial expressions and laugh as she plays games, such as peekaboo, with them. Children follow the childminder's simple instructions and understand her expectations.

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The provision is good

Babies thoroughly enjoy an active and engaging day, that supports their developing physical skills very well. For example, they learn to control their bodies as they happily dance to lively music. Babies strengthen their legs as they pull themselves to standing with the childminder's support. Children are curious to explore the enjoyable activities on offer. They easily find toys they want to play with and can choose to play inside or in the inviting garden. The childminder carefully links activities to children's individual development needs and interests and supports them to make good progress. For example, babies explore dressing-up hats and look at themselves in a mirror. They find their features and learn how to coordinate their hands as they try hard to put head bands on their heads. Children happily include the childminder in their play. They behave well and easily share their play experiences.

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need to do better?

n The attentive childminder responds to children's needs with genuine kindness and consideration. She is very tuned in to babies' body language and gestures. The childminder quickly realises when they are hungry or need their nappy changed. Children are comfortable with the flexible daily routines that follow their needs well. n The childminder has a calm, patient and positive manner. She offers consistent encouragement and praise as children play, to boost their self-esteem. The childminder helps children understand and manage their feelings. Even the youngest children learn to use 'kind hands'. Children quickly develop the confidence to play and learn. n The childminder encourages children to develop their independence from a young age. For example, children help to tidy toys away before moving on to the next activity. Babies learn to wash their hands and eagerly help to cut up bananas for snack time. Children are well prepared for nursery or school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder continually monitors children's progress and completes a comprehensive check when they are two years old. She understands each child's development and has a clear knowledge of what they need to learn next. The childminder plans carefully to ensure children meet their milestones and understands the sequence of children's learning. All children make good progress in their learning and development.

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need to do better?

9 May 2022 n The childminder supports children to choose their activities. However, at times, she distracts children from developing their own ideas by offering new resources or suggestions too quickly. This stops children's focus on their play and hinders their thinking and problem-solving skills. n Children enjoy a wide range of outings, that broaden their experiences and support their developing understanding of the world around them. For example, they learn about nature and growing things in an allotment, visit playgroups to meet other children and choose new toys at the toy library. n The childminder speaks clearly. She uses favourite songs and stories very well to help children's language and literacy development. Children learn new vocabulary, such as 'beard' and 'parrot', as they play with a toy pirate ship. However, at times, the childminder uses too many words or questions in her interactions, particularly with babies. This makes it difficult for them to process

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need to do better?

and repeat the speech sounds and words they need for early communication. n The dedicated childminder is experienced and knowledgeable. She uses the advice of the local authority and researches new practice ideas to help keep her childminding up to date. She acts on feedback from parents to improve her provision further. For example, she has streamlined her information gathering and gives parents ideas to help them plan their child's start. This helps parents to feel confident at leaving their children, who settle more easily.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder accesses paediatric first-aid training to help her know what to do in a medical emergency. She completes training to help her safeguard children and knows about the additional risks caused by COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms that might indicate neglect or abuse of children. She understands the procedures to follow and who to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder checks her premises and garden each day and minimises any hazards to children's safety. Resources are well maintained and clean. No unauthorised person can enter the house or garden

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should:

n focus more closely on supporting children to explore their own play ideas, so that they have even more opportunities to learn and develop their thinking n strengthen teaching skills to ensure babies are fully supported to develop their emerging speech.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY381875 Local authority Brighton and Hove Inspection number 10228478 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 4 Date of previous inspection 6 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Brighton, East Sussex. The childminder cares for children from 8.15am to 5.15pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday throughout the year. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children and considered the impact on learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

9 May 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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