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

The childminder has created a homely atmosphere where children are lovingly welcomed and feel safe. The children have a sense of belonging and settle well. They are comfortable exploring the activities that have been thoughtfully chosen to support their learning.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and show respect for each other. The childminder teaches good manners, and children are consistently encouraged to say 'please' and 'thank you'. She supports the youngest children by using simple signs. The childminder reinforces positive behaviours. Children follow appropriate instructions and respond well to boundaries. They have a sense of right and wrong and show care and affection for each other.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows the children well and values and extends their experiences. For instance, while in the car, children see a bus, which leads to them enthusiastically singing 'the wheels on the bus'. Children join in with actions and repeated phrases. Children then explore different vehicles and a road track back at the childminder's home.

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The provision is good

Children follow good hygiene practices as part of their routine. For example, when children sneeze, they are encouraged to get a tissue and clean their hands to stop germs spreading. The childminder supports children to become independent when managing their own personal needs, and embed good hygiene practices early.

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need to do better?

n Children benefit from the educational experiences that are available to them. The childminder knows how the children learn and has effective strategies in place to move them on in their development. She understands the importance of meaningful play where children can develop and build on their skills. n The childminder supports the children in working together to achieve their intended goals. For example, even the youngest children are encouraged to help set up lunch. They work collaboratively to carry the plastic table and place it in the middle of the room. Children then collect their own chairs and lunch boxes and clean and tidy away afterwards. This is something they really enjoy, that gives them a sense of responsibility and achievement. n Children are provided ample opportunities for physical development. The childminder makes good use of the local parks, where children can practise large and small movements. Children acquire skills that develop their strength and co-

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ordination. They are polite and respectful of each other's space, and move around with pleasure. n The childminder provides an environment that is language rich. Children delight

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24 November 2022 in singing and join in with familiar nursery rhymes. The childminder comments on what the children are doing, and will ask appropriate questions. However, children are not always given enough time to respond before another question is asked, to help fully extend their communication and language skills. n Children know the routine well, and their care needs are successfully met. They are comfortable in the childminder's presence and seek her out for emotional support and guidance. Children effectively manage their emotions and have built lovely relationships with each other. Praise and encouragement from the childminder help promote children's confidence in their abilities. They persist when challenges occur and will keep trying. n Mealtimes are social occasions, and children are supported to make healthy choices. They have good attitudes towards drinking water and keeping their bodies healthy. The childminder extends children's learning and promotes

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healthy eating. For example, she engages them in a 'hungry caterpillar' activity that is fun and interactive. n The childminder provides opportunities to encourage independence for the youngest children. For example, they drink from open cups, collect their own shoes before going outside, and are supported when feeding themselves using a spoon. They share joy with the childminder when they achieve a task independently. n Children gain mathematical knowledge during play and during all aspects of the routine. The childminder understands the importance of giving children strong mathematical foundations. She finds opportunities to include numbers and counting. For instance, the children count out the grapes at snack time. The childminder uses age-appropriate positional language during play, such as 'under', 'on', and 'behind'. n The childminder has effective systems in place to identify areas of support in

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children's development. She checks to see what the children have learned and works collaboratively with parents and other settings to ensure consistency for the children. She has close links with other childminders who share ideas and offer support to help her develop the provision.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is alert to possible signs that a child maybe suffering abuse, or may be at risk of harm. She is confident in her procedure and understands the importance of acting swiftly to ensure the safety of all children. The childminder is vigilant and looks out for changes in children's behaviour, or a decline in their general well-being. She has good knowledge of how to safeguard children and protect their welfare. The childminder carries out effective risk assessments to ensure her home is a safe place for children.

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should:

n strengthen the support for children's communication and language skills by giving them more time to think and respond to questions and comments during activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY251235 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10228330 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 0 Date of previous inspection 27 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Horsham, West Sussex. The childminder provides care for children between 8am and 6pm each weekday, all year round. She holds a level 2 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 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 EYFS curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector observed interactions between childminder and children.

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Inspection activities

24 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

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