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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children settle quickly after they say goodbye to their parents. They demonstrate positive relationships with the childminder and show that they feel safe and secure in her care. Children confidently share their thoughts and views with the childminder and are keen to play with toys and resources. They are encouraged to take responsibility for the environment. They work in partnership with the childminder and are helpful. For example, when they clean food sprinkles from the floor after decorating biscuits, children point out the ones that the childminder misses with the vacuum cleaner. Children help to tidy away toys before getting others out. They follow good hygiene routines, such as when they wash their hands before and after handling food and after they use the toilet.

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The provision is good

Children are supported to learn new skills. For example, they learn how to brush crumbs from their knees when the childminder shows them how to do this. They watch carefully when the childminder shows them how to use a spoon to add icing to a biscuit. They concentrate and show good hand-to-eye coordination when they copy her. Children develop their understanding of technology. When the childminder turns on an electronic toy animal, children laugh, and they find solutions when they work out how to switch it off.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has improved her practice since her last inspection. She recognises the importance of sharing information with other early years settings that children also attend. This promotes consistency in their learning and development. n When children first start attending, the childminder finds out about their prior abilities and interests. She uses this information, alongside her own observations and assessments, to plan for children's development. n Children are supported with their emotional well-being, such as when they first start attending. For instance, they are invited to attend settling-in sessions, where they spend short periods of time with the childminder. This helps them to become familiar with the childminder and her home. n The childminder attends relevant training courses to help further her understanding of child development. The information she gains extends her knowledge of how to support children's mathematical development. For

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example, she provides children with baking experiences where they learn about measurement and quantity. The childminder provides opportunities for children to learn shapes when they use different shape cutters with play dough. n Overall, the childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She gets down to their level and faces children when she speaks to them. However, occasionally, the childminder uses familiar ways to say things, such as

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9 December 2022 'doggies' for dogs. Although these words may help children's understanding, this means that children do not consistently hear the correct pronunciation of words. n The childminder encourages children to develop a love of books. She respects their views when they choose which book they would like her to read. The childminder asks children about the pictures they see on the pages, encouraging them to take part in telling the story. n Parents say that they like the home-from-home environment the childminder offers their children. The childminder keeps parents informed about their children's day. She talks to parents and sends them photos of activities that their children enjoy. The childminder works in partnership with parents to help children with toileting. This helps to provide a united approach to supporting children's development. n Children receive plenty of praise for their achievements, such as when they use

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the toilet on their own and when they listen and follow instructions. This helps to raise children's self-esteem and helps them to understand what is expected of them. n The childminder encourages children to learn skills that will help them in the future and to develop their independence. She asks children to put tissues in the bin and provides opportunities for them to pour their own drinks.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder carries out safety checks in her home to help provide a safe environment for children to play. She uses safety gates to stop children accessing certain areas of her home on their own. The childminder has a camera doorbell that enables her to see people that arrive at her house. This helps her to promote children's safety, and not to allow people into her home if they are unsuitable. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection. She recognises the signs and symptoms that may suggest a child is at risk of harm, abuse or radicalisation. She knows the relevant safeguarding agencies to contact if she has concerns about a child's safety or welfare.

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should:

n strengthen teaching skills to develop opportunities for children to hear the correct pronunciation of words.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499667 Local authority Derby Inspection number 10113953 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 5 Date of previous inspection 10 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Derby, in Derbyshire. She operates all year round, from 6am until 9pm, seven days a week. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds an appropriate level 3 qualification and occasionally works with assistants. She provides occasional overnight care.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder has received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk and discussed how the curriculum supports children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and reviewed a sample of documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n Feedback from parents was reviewed by the inspector, who took account of their views.

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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

9 December 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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