Childminder in West Sussex

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children are eager to play as they quickly become absorbed with the exciting activities available to them. They have fun in toy cars and explore the excavators in the sand tray. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure with the dedicated childminder. They build strong relationships with her as they confidently ask for cuddles and joyfully play games together.

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The provision is good

The childminder's farm home is relaxed and welcoming. Children learn about growing food and caring for animals as they are immersed in this natural environment. The childminder discusses the process of apples growing on trees after the children have picked and prepared them for their snack. They listen intently as the childminder talks to them further about the tractor ploughing the fields. Children are gaining meaningful knowledge and developing good attitudes to learning.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They have a good understanding of what is expected of them, even those who are very young. The childminder makes these expectations clear by consistently giving children coherent explanations. For example, when children scream loudly, the childminder encourages them to consider whether the noise may scare the animals or other children. Through this, children are beginning to learn about how their actions can impact on others.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows how to support children develop to their communication and language skills. She engages in imaginative play with them, where she offers plenty of conversation and frequently introduces new words and ideas. Through this, children are fully supported to build a broad vocabulary. n Parents say that they are very happy with the childminder and the care provided. They explain that the childminder provides daily feedback about what their children have been doing and how they are progressing with their learning. n Young children are given plenty of opportunities to challenge their abilities and carry out tasks for themselves. For example, with the childminder on hand for support, children are encouraged to wash their own fruit for snack time and pour their own drinks. Children are building their independence skills. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to implement an effective

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need to do better?

curriculum that promotes children's learning. However, occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to support young children with developing their counting skills during play and routines. As a result, children are not always fully challenged. n Children have access to a range of different learning experiences that teach them about the natural world. For example, the childminder has an allotment in

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22 September 2022 the garden where children get involved with growing a range of different vegetables. However, when conversations arise around the different foods available, the childminder does not always convey messages about healthy eating. Therefore, children are not consistently supported to understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle. n Young children enjoy playing a driving game together in toy cars. They quickly become very absorbed in their imaginative games. For example, children drive around a pretend road and then come to a traffic light which is red. They stop carefully and explain that they need to wait for the green light before they can go again. Children demonstrate what they know and can do. n Children have plenty of opportunities to explore their creative skills. For example, they draw outside on large chalkboards. They thoroughly enjoy talking about what they have drawn as the childminder enthusiastically asks them

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questions about their pictures. Children are proud of their accomplishments and are developing strong mark-making skills. n The childminder knows the children she cares for exceptionally well. She can explain their progress and development with a clear understanding of where she plans to go next with their learning. The childminder uses her teaching knowledge to identify any gaps in children's learning where they may need additional support. Children are supported to achieve good learning outcomes.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder implements a robust safeguarding policy, which she frequently reviews and shares with parents. She has an excellent understanding of how to protect the safety and welfare of children. The childminder carries out ongoing risk assessments of her home and activities that the children do. She undertakes regular training to update her knowledge. For example, she has recently completed a course about female genital mutilation. The childminder knows what action she should take if she is ever concerned about a child in her care and knows how to report this.

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should:

n build on the opportunities available for children to be introduced to more mathematical concepts during play and routines n enhance daily routines so that children's learning about healthy choices is consistently promoted.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 114008 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10254488 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 3 Date of previous inspection 7 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives near Henfield, West Sussex. She operates from Monday to Thursday for 48 weeks of the year. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for her curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector took account of parents' views of the setting.

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Inspection activities

22 September 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

22 September 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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