Childminder in Brighton and Hove

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children are happy and safe in the childminder's care. They are offered comfort and reassurance when a visitor comes to the home. Children have strong bonds with the childminder and display high levels of emotional well-being. For example, young children are confident to explore their environment and show resilience when trying to do something for the first time, such as connecting a long line of toys using magnets.

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The provision is good

Children play very well together. They eagerly help the childminder tidy away the toys, and they are kind to each other. The childminder is an excellent role model and has high expectations for behaviour. She gives children praise at every opportunity for helping with small tasks and for good listening. This helps to raise children's self-esteem and confidence.

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The provision is good

Children show high levels of concentration as they carefully place toy blocks on top of each other. They beam with pride and insist the inspector observes them doing it again. This shows that children have a sense of achievement in their play, which helps to motivate them in their learning. Children have safe places to play and explore. Under the watchful eye of the childminder, they successfully negotiate large play equipment, which helps them to become physically competent.

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need to do better?

n The childminder regularly meets other childminders and shares good practice to help others. She liaises with other professionals, such as health visitors and other childcare providers. The childminder regularly evaluates her setting and makes positive changes to her already good provision. n Children enjoy cuddling up next to the childminder and listening to her read stories. They chant their favourite nursery rhymes and imitate the actions of 'Incy Wincy Spider'. The childminder uses stories and books to help strengthen children's literacy skills. n Children enjoy a wide range of experiences outside the childminder's home. For example, they visit museums, art galleries, farms and the nearby beach. These activities help children to have a growing understanding of the wider community in which they live and have a positive impact on their social skills. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents speak of the excellent service that

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the childminder provides. They report how she shares children's progress in a variety of ways and are grateful for the advice and ideas given to support children's learning at home. Older children mention their experiences with the childminder and write about how much they enjoy having the opportunity to visit places that 'they wouldn't normally get the chance to go to'. n The childminder skilfully plays alongside young children and intervenes to extend

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12 October 2022 children's learning well. For example, she challenges children to count toy spiders as they post them into a tube. She supports young children's emerging vocabulary by introducing and repeating new words. Children exclaim 'scoop, scoop!' as they play with the pasta. n The childminder supports children to adopt healthy practices. For instance, she encourages children to regularly drink water and to wash their hands before eating. Children learn about good oral health. However, the childminder does not recognise opportunities, such as during mealtimes, to develop children's understanding of healthy eating. n The childminder has a strong knowledge of how to present a broad curriculum to children. This enables her to provide effective teaching and support for children's learning. The childminder promotes children's learning through their own ideas. Consequently, children feel valued and confident to initiate their own

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play and learning. n Children have positive attitudes to their learning. They show high levels of concentration and enjoyment. For example, they learn about 'fast' and 'slow' as they roll pasta down tubes. Children then go on to demonstrate a simple understanding of these concepts as they continue their independent play. n The childminder regularly updates her training to make sure her knowledge and skills are up to date. She invites health professionals into her home to deliver training on how to support children with medical conditions. As a result, all children thrive under her good-quality professional care. n The childminder's care practices promote children's emotional security. For example, during play, the childminder talks to children about the characteristics that make them unique. This helps to promote children's confidence and self- esteem.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection. She knows who to contact for advice and how to report any concerns. She knows the signs and symptoms that may be indicators of abuse, such as in relation to female genital mutilation and radicalisation. The childminder is organised and makes sure that children are cared for in a safe place. She supervises children vigilantly on outings and in her home. The childminder has completed appropriate suitability checks for others living in her home.

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should:

n use routine times, such as mealtimes, more effectively, to help children learn about the importance of healthy eating.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY318504 Local authority Brighton and Hove Inspection number 10228404 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 16 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 26 January 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Portslade, Brighton. The childminder has a recognised early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides care from 7am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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 childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided by the childminder and the impact this was having on children's learning. n Parents and older children shared their written views with the inspector. n The inspector carried out a learning walk with the childminder and discussed the curriculum and what the childminder intended children to learn. n The inspector viewed all areas of the house where children play, eat and sleep. n The inspector viewed a range of documents, including children's records and the suitability of those living on the premises.

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Inspection activities

12 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

12 October 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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