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 arrive happily and confidently access the resources available. They settle quickly and relax into the childminder's home. For example, young children confidently choose to play in the new role-play kitchen area while older children play and build using magnetic shapes. Children have positive attitudes towards the things they are learning. For example, children eagerly tidy up so they can explore new activities. They listen intently to instructions and have a go at building small structures. Children discuss with the childminder whether to use squares or triangles to create their structures.

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The provision is good

Children's imaginations are encouraged as they decide what to make with the play dough. Some children make cakes, while others mould the play dough into snakes. Children spend time exploring different emotions and are introduced to new words. For example, they are encouraged to think about whether the snakes look happy or sad. This supports children's emotional development, as well as their communication and language. Young children are supported to join in with older children who welcome them into their play. Children are reminded to share and take turns with each other.

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need to do better?

n The childminder updates her knowledge and skills regularly. She evaluates her teaching and accesses training that will help her to support the needs of the children. For example, she recently attended a course on supporting children with English as an additional language. The childminder keeps a training log and ensures her practice and knowledge is kept up to date. n The childminder focuses her curriculum on supporting children's language development. She provides activities for children to help promote their speech and pronunciation. For example, children take part in daily music and movement activities that include singing nursery rhymes. The childminder uses story sacks to help engage children and introduce new words to them. n The childminder adapts her teaching to support children's different ages and stages of development. For instance, she uses single words, such as, 'wow' and 'push' when commenting on what younger children do. The childminder gives

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need to do better?

older children instructions as the play with play dough, such as, 'roll it on the table to make it really long'. However, the childminder does not always respond to the attempts younger children make to communicate. At times, the childminder allows older children to dominate the conversation. n Parents are very happy with the care their children receive. They feel well informed about what their children are learning. Parents receive regular updates on their children's progress and ways they can support their children's learning at home.

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need to do better?

17 November 2022 n Children are encouraged to wash their hands before and after meals. The childminder supports older children to do this independently. Children bring a packed lunch and sit together at mealtimes. They are encouraged to remember the rules such as eating their sandwiches first. The childminder teaches children about healthy eating. For example, she explains to children why lollipops are not good for our teeth. n The childminder regularly assesses the progress children make and plans activities to support their development. However, the environment is not well organised. This has an impact on how well children access resources to further develop their skills. For example, younger children access resources that have been set up by the childminder but cannot use all those that may support and extend their learning further. n Children's physical development is promoted. The childminder ensures the

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need to do better?

children have daily exercise and fresh air. They visit the local woodland and park areas. Children take magnifying glasses to look for bugs. They collect pine cones and conkers that they later explore and talk about the world around them.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She knows the local safeguarding partner procedures, including what to do if an allegation is made against herself or a household member. The childminder has recently updated her safeguarding training. She understands the 'Prevent' duty and how to recognise if a child is being exposed to extreme views. The childminder has recently updated her risk assessments for the pets in her home and these are being implemented effectively.

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should:

n improve how the curriculum is implemented within all parts of the provision, to ensure the youngest children are fully supported in their learning n strengthen the organisation of the learning environment, to support all children to make their own choices and have space to fully explore in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY258084 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10261208 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 15 Date of previous inspection 5 January 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Crawley, West Sussex. The childminder offers care, Monday to Friday, from 6.30am until 6pm, all year round. The childminder is in receipt of early education funding for children aged three and four years. The childminder holds an appropriate childminder qualification.

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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 provider. n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. 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 Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children.

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Inspection activities

17 November 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

17 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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