Dowey, Phillipa Anne

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 are very confident and know their surroundings well. They understand the difference between right and wrong. They are confident to tell the childminder what has happened. The childminder helps children very effectively to think about how to resolve conflicts and supports their negotiating skills. Children are self- assured. They ask questions, expressing themselves to support any existing anxieties, especially those that have developed due to COVID-19 and their lack of opportunities to socialise with peers.

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The provision is outstanding

Children excel in demonstrating strong social skills. They enthusiastically help each other. They are aware of each other's play. They show a healthy competitiveness to support each other's learning. They give each other space and time to play harmoniously. The childminder gives clear instructions for this type of play, helping children to learn about consideration and respect towards each other.

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The provision is outstanding

Children show high levels of enthusiasm, and use their imaginations throughout their play. They are eager to learn and show intrigue and curiosity throughout all experiences. The childminder provides children with play that mirrors everyday experiences that children recreate. She also uses this type of play to help children to understand about new experiences in the future. For example, children act out going to school to help introduce new people to them, such as teachers. Children learn to think critically, questioning their play all the time. They learn to solve problems, thinking processes through to a satisfactory solution.

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need to do better?

n The childminder successfully uses resources specifically for children's ongoing needs. She skilfully models play to support their confidence to negotiate and cooperate with others and to communicate their needs. For example, the children and the childminder act out register time in school to help children prepare for this transition. She effectively supports children to take turns at being the teacher, asking them what they think will happen next during this role play to confidently express their understanding of future events. n The childminder constantly asks children for their opinions and their views. She encourages children to make choices and to decide how they want to play. Children are very much at home and have a very close bond with the childminder. They confidently express themselves verbally and through gestures and expressions. Their imaginations and experiences are illuminated through

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their impeccable communication skills. For example, children jump up and down excitedly and have big smiles on their face as they convey experiences from home and recall events with the childminder. n The childminder introduces new vocabulary throughout the day. Children's

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need to do better?

18 July 2022 speech and language is extremely well developed. The childminder uses complex words and speech, helping children develop very effective listening skills, focus and concentration. She introduces new words and encourages them to use these throughout their play. Children show an increasing understanding of complex vocabulary. n Children have an exceptional understanding of mathematical concepts. They talk about full and empty, using large and small numbers confidently. They recognise and use measure and capacity to show their understanding when making dough. They also use mathematical language during everyday activities, such as snack time. They compare the amount of water they have in their water bottles, recognising that some have drunk more than others. They use confident positioning words to describe their play. For example, they describe hiding under the tough tray and looking behind the sofa when they play hide-and-seek.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses exceptional skills and effective use of resources to support children's understanding of processes and what will happen next. This is especially so for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). She works tirelessly with parents and other professionals to help support children's needs, especially their transitions to their next place for learning. She carefully introduces new play concepts to close the gaps in children's development, such as in their confidence, social skills, and expressing their needs. She uses information very well to share children's interests and how they learn to support their ongoing learning journey. n The childminder is extremely eager to continually develop her professionalism. She regularly attends courses, immediately putting into practise what she has learned and adapting it for individual children's benefit. She gains and shares

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need to do better?

information with other professionals to disseminate excellent practice, supporting the well-being and development of children in her care.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a very thorough knowledge of safeguarding practices. She constantly updates her knowledge of the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child in her care. She has a robust knowledge of the signs and symptoms of child abuse. Children play in a safe and secure environment within the childminder's home. She encourages children to assess risks themselves. She constantly talks through potential hazards with children to promote their understanding of keeping themselves safe. For example, she tests children's knowledge of sun safety. Children talk about the importance of playing in the shade, drinking water, wearing their hats and only being outside for short periods of time.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY562681 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10191270 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 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in Forge Wood, Crawley. The childminder provides care for children between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Thursday, all year round. The childminder is qualified to level 6. The childminder offers funded places for early years children.

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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 their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

18 July 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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Inspection activities

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