Childminder in West Sussex

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children show that they feel very safe and secure in the childminder's home. For instance, they readily seek out the childminder for cuddles and involve her in their play consistently. Their interactions are extremely warm and affectionate. This clearly demonstrates the secure attachments that have been formed between the childminder and the children. This impacts positively on their emotional health and well-being.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder has exceptionally high expectations for all children. This includes those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. For instance, she completes highly focused, targeted training to ensure that her teaching is of the highest quality. Children make remarkable progress from their starting points with communication skills beyond their age and stage of development. Children are superbly prepared for their next stage of learning.

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The provision is outstanding

Children have wonderfully positive attitudes to their play and learning. For example, during a change in activity, the childminder makes a request for the children to tidy away resources. They respond instantly, working together as a team to ensure that they collect all the glass beads. They thoroughly enjoyed the responsibility and were praised throughout by the passionate childminder. This has a huge impact as children are highly motivated and eager to join in.

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n The childminder knows her children extremely well. This enables her to deliver an exceptionally well-planned curriculum that is built around their current interests. For example, the children recently enjoyed a train journey to Gatwick airport to learn all about different modes of transport and to see the aeroplanes. This gave them the opportunity to experience first-hand what they had been learning about. Children's experiences are successfully and consistently arranged to build on previous knowledge. This ensures that they develop detailed knowledge across the seven areas of learning and development. n The childminder's interactions are of a consistently high quality. For instance, during story time, she continually invites the children to share their ideas, allowing plenty of time for them to respond. She reads in a highly engaging way and skilfully introduces new vocabulary while using the home language of

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several children who speak English as an additional language. Children speak with increasing confidence and fluency, building secure foundations for future learning. n The childminder has very high standards for children's behaviour. For example, very young children demonstrate levels of maturity beyond their age and stage of development. They play and learn harmoniously together as they share and

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8 September 2022 take turns with resources in the relaxed and calming environment. The childminder is an excellent role model as she consistently uses positive language that gently reinforces the expectations within her home. This impacts greatly on the development of children's character and their understanding of how their behaviour impacts on others. n Children who speak English as an additional language are exceptionally well supported to develop their language and vocabulary. For instance, the childminder uses different languages interchangeably. This considerably strengthens her offer. She skilfully interacts with the children during free play by role modelling speaking on telephones. They learn about the different languages that they all speak, which enables them to begin to understand differences beyond their own families. n The childminder is passionate about her role and the quality of education and

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care that she provides to her families. She consistently receives highly effective training that ensures continuity in her professional knowledge and development. For example, she completes regular self-evaluation after completion of further training and implements new strategies immediately, such as supporting children's emotional well-being. This has an extremely positive impact on her teaching and the outcomes for the children in her care. n The childminder has an exemplary attitude towards working in collaboration with parents, schools and other professionals. For instance, she has been chairperson of a local childminding group for several years. She works superbly in partnership with local childminders to share knowledge, best practice and improve the outcomes for children. By working together and pooling their resources, the childminder offers additional and different experiences to children that they would otherwise not have. For example, children are offered a wealth

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of daily opportunities in the local community and beyond. They explore natural environments and meet new friends where they learn to take managed risks as the freely explore, climb and run in woodlands. This helps children achieve the best possible outcomes.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a detailed working knowledge of a wide range of safeguarding concerns that may impact on the children in her care. She is able to identify when a child may be at risk of harm and clearly understands which pathway to use to access early intervention. She can confidently talk about her safeguarding policy and procedures, and knows exactly who to report her concerns to in a timely manner. The childminder's home and garden offer an exceptionally safe place for children to play and learn. Her risk assessments are thorough and robust.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448917 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10228688 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 0 Date of previous inspection 20 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Horsham, West Sussex. The childminder operates her service on Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm, term time only.

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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 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 with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

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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