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 Good

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The provision is good

Children feel comfortable and safe in the care of the warm, nurturing childminder. They settle in quickly and build very strong bonds with her, and this helps them feel secure. Children check in with the childminder regularly, frequently sitting on her knee for a cuddle. The childminder's interactions with children are supportive and caring. She is responsive to their emotional needs. Children enjoy playing with musical instruments and show an interest in the different sounds they can create. For instance, they throw balls into metal colanders and smile when they make a loud noise. Children continue experimenting with sound using everyday items, such as spoons, to tap on objects.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high ambitions for all children. She plans activities that promote children's natural curiosity. For example, children explore an autumn themed sensory tray, including pumpkins, leaves and fir cones. They watch with fascination, as the childminder drops the leaves in front of them, causing them to float to the floor. Children love to share stories. They become familiar with popular books and smile happily when the childminder reads to them. Children make independent choices about the toys that they play with. They demonstrate good physical skills as they confidently investigate the childminder's home.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has created a curriculum which is ambitious for all children. She aims to provide children with 'awe inspiring' activities to support their development. She knows the children she cares for well. The childminder monitors children's progress through regular assessment. This helps her to quickly identify any gaps in children's learning. The childminder demonstrates a very good understanding of how children learn. n The childminder supports the children's personal development. She ensures that children are provided with healthy meals and snacks and have access to fresh drinking water at all times. The childminder sensitively carries out care routines, such as nappy changes, and ensures children wash their hands regularly. n The childminder focuses on children developing a love of reading. She recognises how books and stories can support children's communication and language development. However, the childminder does not make full use of

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need to do better?

opportunities during play to support and extend younger children's communication and language skills. For example, she does not consistently model single words to children to help them develop their vocabulary. n The childminder is highly reflective and strives to continuously improve her setting. For example, she completes audits to review her environment in order to make improvements. She is committed to her ongoing professional development to update her skills and knowledge. For instance, she has

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4 November 2022 completed training on effective questioning and has identified training that she would like to complete in the future. n Parents praise the childminder. They speak highly of her communication skills. Parents state that she creates a 'fun, educational environment.' They explain that she takes time to get to know their children. The childminder builds strong partnerships with local primary schools. She works collaboratively with the school to understand teaching strategies that they use, to ensure consistency in her provision. n The childminder supports children to learn about the world around them. She takes them on regular outings to parks and other places of interest. Children also benefit from attending local toddler groups, providing them with further opportunities to develop their social skills. Each week, the childminder takes children to a multi-sports activity session. This helps to promote their physical

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need to do better?

development. n The childminder understands the importance of teaching children the language of emotions. She has undertaken training on children's mental health to ensure she can best support the children she cares for. Her nurturing approach helps each child to feel secure in her home. She encourages children to share, praising them when they do so. However, at times, the strategies the childminder currently uses to support children's behaviour are not always successful. This results in some of the behaviours continuing, such as children taking toys out of each other's hands.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is alert to the signs a child may be at risk of abuse. She recognises the importance of listening to children's views and ensuring that they feel safe. She is knowledgeable and has a good awareness of safeguarding. The childminder understands the local safeguarding partnership procedures to follow to raise a concern about a child in her care. The childminder holds a valid paediatric first-aid certificate. She undertakes regular safeguarding training, to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. The childminder has a good understanding of online safety and ensures that children's access to technology is supervised at all times. In addition, she teaches children how to keep themselves safe online.

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should:

n support children's communication and language development during play even further, to help children learn new words n strengthen ways to help children manage their own feelings and gain an understanding of how their actions might affect others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477491 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10228898 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 4 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 20 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in West Hoathly, West Sussex. The childminder cares for children Wednesday to Friday, from 8am until 5.30pm, throughout the year. She holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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 inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision including the aims and rationale for their curriculum.

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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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Inspection activities

4 November 2022 4 November 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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