Childminder in West Sussex

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children settle quickly and joyfully with the caring and devoted childminder. They become absorbed in their play and enthusiastically explore their environment and resources. Older children show close and sensitive relationships with the childminder. They engage in meaningful conversation, discussing their favourite foods and talking about their families. Babies share warm affectionate smiles and cuddles with the childminder as they play. Through this, children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure.

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The provision is good

Children behave exceptionally well. They demonstrate high levels of attentiveness and respect towards one another, as older children look after younger children with care and concern. For example, when playing in the garden, children ensure resources are in reach of babies and demonstrate how different items make noise with the help of the childminder.

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The provision is good

Independence is supported fully. Children are positively encouraged to do things for themselves and praised for their achievements. Children understand what is expected of them. They proudly try hard to put on their shoes and wash their hands before mealtimes without prompting. Children show that they are delighted by their own accomplishments and discuss their abilities excitedly with the childminder.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans experiences that promote children's understanding and knowledge of the natural world. For example, children plant a wide variety of fruit and vegetables in the childminder's garden. They confidently discuss and explain what plants need to help them grow. Children show they are remembering well what they have learned from the childminder. n Children benefit from high-quality, meaningful interactions with the knowledgeable childminder. She carefully selects resources that follow children's interests and encourage them to ask lots of questions. They engage in long conversations as the childminder provides the children with new words and explanations as they play and explore together. Children are therefore supported in building strong communication and language skills. n Personal care routines are carried out sensitively and respectfully. The childminder asks children if it is okay to change their nappies and talks to them

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need to do better?

about what she is doing throughout the process. Through this, children develop good levels of emotional security and begin to learn about their individual hygiene needs. n The curriculum provided is inspiring and ambitious. The childminder demonstrates good knowledge of how children learn and develop. She has high

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25 July 2022 expectations for all children in her care and demonstrates that she knows how to plan activities that support children in achieving the desired learning. For example, the childminder plans trips to local libraries, parks and groups to allow the children to access experiences that are not possible from the home-from- home environment. Through this, children make good progress. n Parents share that they are very happy with the high degree of flexibility the childminder offers and the picture updates they receive throughout the day. They also share that the childminder supports them well with specific requests regarding their child's care. However, the childminder does not effectively share information with parents regarding their child's next steps in learning. As a result, parents do not have a clear understanding of how they can further support learning at home. Furthermore, the childminder is not always proactive

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in making links with other settings that children attend. This does not fully support continuity in care and learning. n Children develop exceptionally good attitudes to learning as they try hard with all their activities. For example, when cutting the fruit for snack, children are determined; they remain motivated and interested even when their activity is not going to plan. Children are confident to ask for support and show that they are pleased with their accomplishments once completed. n The childminder has good knowledge of how to identify children who may have special educational needs and/or disabilities. She understands how to implement effective strategies and make referrals when necessary. The childminder knows how to work effectively alongside other professionals, for example with speech and language therapists, to ensure children receive the highest level of support. As a result, children achieve best possible outcomes.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder completes regular training to ensure her knowledge of safeguarding is kept refreshed and up to date. She frequently conducts risk assessments to ensure the safety and welfare of children, especially when out on trips in the local area. The childminder has a clear understanding of the signs and symptoms that may lead her to be concerned that a child in her care has become victim to abuse. She also clearly understands the reporting procedure she must follow in these circumstances. The childminder has sound knowledge of safeguarding concerns, including radicalisation and female genital mutilation.

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should:

n enhance partnerships with parents and other settings children attend, to routinely share detailed information about children's development to promote

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should:

25 July 2022 consistency in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484317 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10228982 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 7 Date of previous inspection 20 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Arundel, West Sussex. The childminder works each weekday throughout most of the year, caring for children between 8am and 6pm. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3 and a Montessori diploma. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. 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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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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