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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are exceptionally well mannered. They ask for things politely and consistently say 'please' and 'thank you.' They follow the routine well and understand the boundaries. For example, they sit on the carpet to eat their snack while the childminder reads a story to them. Children play cooperatively with each other. For instance, they work together to wash toys in the garden using soapy water and sponges. Children show delight at exploring the outside area. The childminder provides them with plenty of opportunities to spend time in the fresh air.

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The provision is good

Children are excited to participate in the activities available. They show a positive attitude to their learning. The childminder responds to children's emerging interests during activities and amends her plans to cater to their requests. For example, when using play dough and looking at the footprints of dinosaurs, the children ask her to make them a family of snakes. The childminder rolls out the play dough talking to the children about the different sizes of the snakes. This helps to promote children's mathematical understanding. Children form close relationships with the childminder which help them to feel safe and secure. Babies cuddle the childminder contentedly while drinking their milk.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has clearly identified what she prioritises for children to learn while they are in her care. She focuses on preparing children for the next stage of their education, aiming for them to be independent and able to problem solve. She embeds her curriculum by encouraging children to take responsibility for tasks, such as setting up the water tray. The childminder teaches children to persevere when they find things challenging. For example, when children use pipettes to collect water, she supports them to keep on trying. n The childminder works in partnership with parents. She shares information with them regularly and asks for their feedback on how their child is progressing. Parents praise the childminder, particularly for the variety of creative activities that she provides. The childminder has built strong relationships with other early years settings that children attend. This provides a collaborative approach to

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children's education. n Children show good independence skills. They follow simple instructions and enjoy completing tasks by themselves, such as putting their shoes on before going into the garden. Children wash their hands before mealtimes, which helps to keep them healthy. n The childminder effectively assesses children's learning and identifies what they need to learn next. She plans activities to support children's next steps. However, she does not consistently use her interactions during activities to

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need to do better?

17 October 2022 further extend children's learning and challenge their thinking. n Children experience a wide range of outings, such as trips to the woods and local farms. The childminder helps children feel a sense of belonging within the community by taking them to local events. They regularly attend toddler groups and network with other childminders. This gives the children plenty of opportunities for social interaction. n The childminder values diversity. She ensures that her resources and environment reflect a variety of backgrounds. The childminder incorporates the celebration of festivals into her activities. For example, she celebrates Diwali and Chinese New Year with the children. n The childminder recognises the importance of supporting children's language and communication and has completed training to enhance her knowledge. She reads stories and sings to children. However, when interacting with children, the

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childminder does not consider ways to introduce new words to develop children's vocabulary and acquisition of new words. n The childminder makes use of natural resources to support children's learning. This helps them develop a good understanding of the world. For instance, she encourages the children to collect different leaves to make 'potions', asking them to smell the leaves before adding them to their mixture. Children learn to take care of animals. They collect dandelion leaves before excitedly feeding them to the pet guinea pigs. Children carefully stroke the animals and learn how to be gentle.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a very secure knowledge of safeguarding. She knows how to identify if children are at potential risk of harm or abuse. The childminder knows where to report concerns about children's safety following the local safeguarding partnership procedures. She is also aware of the action to take if an allegation is made against herself or a household member. The children's safety and welfare are the childminder's highest priority. She regularly completes training to update her knowledge. The childminder carries out regular checks on sleeping children and ensures that the children are well supervised.

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should:

n strengthen interactions to further extend children's learning and challenge their thinking n build on ways to increase children's vocabulary and acquisition of new words to further enhance children's communication and language development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2587489 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10251151 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 3 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and is situated in the Hurstpierpoint area of Mid Sussex. She is open from 7:30am until 18:00pm, Monday to Wednesday, all year round. The childminder accepts funding for children who are two, three and four years of age.

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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 setting. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, both indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

17 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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