Childminder in Brighton and Hove

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

Children build strong attachments to this exceptional childminder. Children are extremely settled in her welcoming home. The calm and nurturing childminder responds to children's needs with genuine respect and care. This helps them feel valued and supports their emotional well-being extremely well.

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The provision is outstanding

Children have access to motivating spaces and time to use their own imaginative ideas to develop play. Their learning is greatly extended through the childminder's incredibly skilful teaching. For example, children find a 'dinosaur egg'. They excitedly stomp around as dinosaurs. Children decide to go to the vet as they have 'hurt their feet'. They patiently wait their turn to describe how they are feeling and choose bandage colours. Children learn that words have meaning as they read their agreed medicine and treatment, scribed by the childminder. They learn new vocabulary, such as 'elevate', as they rest their dinosaur feet and drive home in their 'bus'. Children are completely absorbed in thoroughly enjoyable play and learning. They cooperate together and behave exceptionally well.

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The provision is outstanding

Children make regular and inspirational trips into the local area. These are an integral and carefully planned part of the provision. They provide a wealth of opportunities for children to learn through exploration of the world around them. For example, toddlers learn balance and control as they walk on pebbles on the beach.

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n The childminder's values of 'looking after ourselves, each other and the environment' are completely embedded in her practice. They are evident in her interactions and children follow her example. The childminder consistently supports children superbly well to reflect on their actions and those of other children. Children learn to express how they are feeling and say what they want to do in response. They make their own decisions about their play. They learn to be resilient and have a strong sense of themselves as individuals. n Children learn about sustainability. For example, the childminder provides washable wipes. Children help to prepare healthy vegan food on some days each week. They grow vegetables, such as potatoes and beans, in the garden. The childminder teaches children how to forage safely in the woodland and they use the plants in their cooking. Children begin to look after the world around them.

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They find out about people who are different from them as they research in books and try foods from other places. n The childminder has a detailed understanding of each child's development and needs. She uses her expertise to ensure children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make exceptional progress. Children who

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23 June 2022 are disadvantaged are extremely well supported. For example, the childminder provides any equipment and additional clothing needed for trips out. All children learn the positive attitudes, skills and knowledge they will need in future education, such as at nursery or school. n Children develop excellent communication and language skills. The childminder is a wonderful storyteller. She fosters a love of books and links them to all areas of learning. The childminder supports parents. For example, she suggests books that begin discussions with children such as 'Don't Touch My Hair!', a book about diversity. Children listen carefully, use complex sentence structures and a wide range of vocabulary. They learn how books work, choose books they enjoy and sit to 'read' independently. n The childminder is highly professional and reflects carefully on her provision. She uses training and meticulously researched knowledge of early years methods to

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ensure her practice remains of the highest quality. As a result, she has developed her approach to allow children many more opportunities to self-direct their learning. Familiar resources are thoughtfully organised and easily accessible to the children. Children are highly motivated and become incredibly independent, confident learners. n The childminder works particularly closely with parents. Parents share information and photos of children's interests and activities, which the childminder regularly uses to spark more learning. The childminder gives parents ideas and resources for further learning, closely linked to children's current learning needs. Parents consistently praise the childminder highly. They comment on her strong shared values, professionalism and the constant support given during the COVID-19 pandemic. Parents say their children make 'amazing' progress.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder thoroughly considers every aspect of children's welfare and promotes this consistently. She undertakes regular training to update her skills and knowledge, including what to do in a first-aid emergency. She has an excellent knowledge of the possible signs that a child is at risk of harm and how to report any concerns. Children learn how to keep themselves safe and manage their own risks, such as, negotiating the stairs. They wash their hands when needed and know they need protection in the sun. The childminder teaches children how to use scissors, and children's knives safely. The premises are safe, secure and well maintained.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2563829 Local authority Brighton and Hove Inspection number 10232168 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 3 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Brighton, East Sussex. She operates her service from Monday to Friday, from 8.30am to 6pm on Monday, 8am to 6pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and 8am to 4pm on Friday, all year round. The childminder has qualified teacher status.

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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 inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children and considered the impact on learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Parents shared their views of the childminder's provision with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

23 June 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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23 June 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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