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 are happy in this homely, nurturing environment. Children form strong bonds with the childminder and her assistant. This enables them to feel safe and secure. The childminder knows all the children well and plans around their interests as well as their next steps in learning. Children enjoy self-selecting what they would like to play with. They also engage in the well-planned activities that are on offer.

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The provision is good

The childminder makes good use of her assessments and shares these with parents and children effectively. Parents receive written reports and are given advice on how they can help their child at home. The childminder shares 'wow' moments with children to further encourage them and support their emotional well-being. Children behave well, and the childminder models the language of 'please' and 'thank you' and offers high praise to children when they show good sharing. Children sit for circle time and respond well to the childminder's questions.

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The provision is good

There are many opportunities for children to develop physically in the childminder's well-resourced garden. Children enjoy kicking balls, sliding down slides and playing on the see-saw. She supports children's knowledge and understanding of the world through nature walks in local parks. The childminder visits playgroups where children can sing songs and play instruments.

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need to do better?

n There is a designated craft area for children to enjoy painting, colouring and mark making. This supports children's small-muscle skills in preparation for writing. The childminder and her assistant encourage children as they enjoy practising writing the letters of their name. n The childminder enjoys sharing books with children. For example, children engage well with a book about people who help us. They point to pictures and lift flaps. The childminder supports their communication and language by introducing them to new vocabulary. n There are many opportunities for children to develop their fine motor skills and understanding of the world. For example, children enjoy using small spades and tweezers to dig for minibeasts in sand. They learn the names of the insects. However, sometimes, the childminder does not challenge the children to further extend their thinking. n Children solve problems and develop mathematically. For example, they use

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need to do better?

pipettes and funnels to fill measuring cylinders and jugs. The childminder supports them well by encouraging them to use the numbered scale to see how much water they have collected. n Children enjoy mealtimes, and the childminder provides children with a range of

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23 November 2022 healthy fruits and vegetables to eat. She takes time to talk to children about making healthy choices around food. Children visit a local allotment and plant fruits and vegetables. This further supports them in their understanding of where their food comes from. n Children have some opportunities to develop their independence. For example, they pour their own water from a small jug and put their own coats on for outdoor play. However, further opportunities for children to do things for themselves, especially at mealtimes, would further develop their independence skills. n Children understand the childminder's expectations and behave well. They are confident in communicating with the childminder and her assistant and show high levels of concentration and enjoyment as they play. For example, they engage the childminder and their friends in making different foods in the role- play kitchen. Children model sharing and show respect for each other.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistant work well as a team. They have regular discussions around improving their practice and the provision. The childminder attends childminder network meetings that provide opportunities to share good practice. The childminder has effective systems in place for communicating with parents. She understands the importance of working with external agencies to further support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands the importance of daily risk assessments to ensure children are safe in her home, both inside and outside. The childminder has robust procedures in place for reporting on accidents and incidents. She recognises the signs when a child may be at risk of abuse and understands her duty to report on any concern she may have. She engages in regular safeguarding training to ensure her knowledge is up to date. The childminder understands the importance of the safe preparation of food and has engaged in food hygiene training.

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should:

n provide further opportunities to develop children's independence n extend activities to further challenge children to support them in developing their thinking and problem-solving skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467987 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 10236259 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 7 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 6 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Surbiton, in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. The childminder operates her service Monday to Thursday, from 7.30am to 6pm, term time only. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She receives funding to provide early education for children aged three and four years.

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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 The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n Children spoke to and communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she meets the needs of all children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The inspector reviewed written feedback from parents about the childminder. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been

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implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning.

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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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