Childminder in West Sussex

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children thrive in this exceptionally homely, welcoming, nurturing and caring environment. The provision for children's personal development is outstanding. Each child is highly valued. The childminder works tirelessly to provide a high- quality service which meets all families' needs. All adults understand, and plan for, children's personal characteristics and preferences exceedingly well. Children show kindness and respect for their friends and their behaviour is good.

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The provision is good

Babies and very young children form extremely close, loving attachments to the adults who care for them. They greet the childminder and her assistants with excitement and hold their arms up to be picked up and cuddled. Any child who is slightly unsettled when arriving is offered plenty of comfort and reassurance. Therefore, children settle extremely quickly and soon become busy and fully involved in the wide range of available activities.

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The provision is good

Children are exceptionally happy and make friends easily. Despite their young age, they listen very carefully to instructions and excitedly join in, for example, with action rhymes and songs. The childminder and her assistants plan the range of activities extremely carefully to take account of every child's priority learning needs. They specifically support children's language skills well. Older babies and toddlers quickly become confident in communicating and using words to express their needs and feelings.

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need to do better?

n The childminder monitors children's development and levels of progress closely. She accurately identifies if a child needs any extra help and puts relevant plans in place to address this. The good-quality teaching means that every child makes good progress from their individual starting points. n Parents are overwhelmingly positive in their feedback about the childminder and the service she provides. They praise and fully appreciate the 'extra mile' the childminder goes to in supporting them with all aspects of parenting, such as when to start potty training, and issues around sleeping and feeding needs. Parents praise the range of activities and outings the childminder and her assistants provide and comment on how much their children enjoy attending. n Children make good progress in their learning and development, especially in their personal development, and in their speaking and listening skills. The

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need to do better?

childminder and her assistants use every opportunity to enrich children's experiences. They encourage children to become busy, active learners who are keen to explore and find things out for themselves. For example, children thoroughly enjoy exploring the local woods and taking nets down to the nearby stream where they paddle and look for fish.

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3 October 2022 n Teaching is good because the childminder and her assistants know the children well. They respond positively when children show interest in new things. They revisit activities so that children can deepen their knowledge and practise new skills. For example, children thoroughly enjoy using books, puppets and props to retell favourite stories. They extend their vocabulary as they learn new words and become familiar with story plots, such as 'The Gruffalo', and recite the tale in order from memory. n The childminder makes full use of outings, visits and special events to enrich children's learning. For example, they regularly visit local toddler groups and places of interest, such as the farm and garden centre. Children thoroughly enjoy visits from 'Nanny Jan' who bakes cakes with them and helps them to learn about foods from around the world. These activities help to broaden children's experiences and develop their knowledge of the wider world.

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need to do better?

n Children develop an extensive range of skills which equip them well for starting school and future learning. They speak fluently and are keen to ask questions. Children listen well and understand the importance of sharing and taking turns. They are increasingly independent as the childminder and her assistants encourage this from a young age. For example, before children play in the garden, they take an active role in getting themselves ready and putting on their coats and boots by themselves. n The childminder leads her team of assistants well. She has high aspirations and offers a professional, well-organised childminding service. She role models high- quality teaching practice and supports her assistants in developing their own skills and knowledge through the completion of additional training. The childminder has a very incisive view of the quality of her provision. She recognises how some aspects of teaching can be further improved to make

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need to do better?

teaching outstanding overall and has started to implement a relevant action plan to address this.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants consistently prioritise the safety and well-being of children. They take meticulous precautions to protect children from potential hazards. They carry out scrupulous risk assessments on all areas of the home, the garden, and the activities they do with children. Adults supervise children closely and relevant safety measures are in place when children go on outings and visits within the local community. The childminder and her assistants have a good knowledge of the local safeguarding children procedures, and record and report any concerns promptly.

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should:

3 October 2022 n continue to develop the skills of the childminding assistants so that teaching is consistently of the highest quality.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482907 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10236534 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 12 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 21 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Hassocks, West Sussex. The childminder offers care from 7.30am to 5.30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, all year round. She works with two assistants. Funding is accepted for the provision of free early years education for children aged three years.

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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 this into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and her assistants and discussed how they keep children safe and plan for children's development. n The childminder and the inspector watched an activity together and evaluated the quality and impact of teaching on children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector and involved her in their play. n Parents provided written feedback and shared their views about the quality of provision. One parent met with the inspector in person.

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Inspection activities

3 October 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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