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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled in the welcoming and stimulating environment the childminder provides for them. The childminder is very warm and caring. She closely follows young children's routines at home, which helps them to feel safe and secure in her care. Children have access to a wide range of toys and activities to support their learning. They thoroughly enjoy their time playing and exploring. They spend periods of time focused and concentrating on self-chosen play and planned activities. For example, young children concentrate intently, using toy cars to make marks on paper with paint. They look at the wheels with interest after dipping them in paint and noticing the patterns they make on paper.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy a range of outings to support their overall development. For example, they visit local nature reserves and woodlands, where they learn about the natural environment. They plant, nurture and grow sunflowers in the garden. Children enjoy weekly trips to the local library, where they access a wide range of books to take back to the setting. The childminder recognises that children who were born during the COVID-19 pandemic had less opportunity to mix with peers. She, therefore, takes children to local toddler groups, where they get to meet and socialise with other children. Consequently, children learn the importance of building positive relationships with others.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has worked hard to make improvements to her knowledge and practice. She has undertaken additional training and worked alongside her local early years team to address the weaknesses identified at the last inspection. She has identified areas where she can continue to enhance the quality of her provision further. She is passionate about providing a high standard of care and learning. n The childminder knows the children in her care very well. She makes good use of her regular assessments of what children know and can do to build a curriculum which meets their individual needs and interests. However, the childminder does not consistently focus her teaching or delivery of planned activities precisely enough to ensure the intended learning is fully achieved. Nonetheless, children make good progress in their learning. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder keeps parents well

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informed about their child's development and ways in which they can build on their child's learning at home. Parents praise the childminder's positive and gentle settling-in process. They feel that their children are very happy in the childminder's care and that she positively supports their social development. n The childminder supports children's learning well as she interacts with them. She talks to young children readily as they play, introducing lots of new vocabulary,

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11 January 2023 which positively supports their speech development. For example, as children connect bricks together, she introduces the language of size, shape, and colour. However, at times the childminder does not fully encourage younger children to express words they know themselves to help them make the highest rates of progress. n Young children have ample opportunity to develop their growing physical skills, indoors and outdoors. The childminder patiently encourages them to try things out for themselves and master new skills. For example, she closely supervises children and provides them with gentle instruction as they learn how to climb the steps on the slide. Children relish practising their new skills and delight in the warm praise the childminder provides. n Children behave very well in the childminder's care. The childminder helps young children to learn important social skills, which will help them to build positive

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relationships with their peers. She plans activities which help children to understand the importance of taking turns and sharing, both within her home, and when taking children to local toddler groups. n The childminder positively supports children to learn about how to keep themselves healthy, while developing good independence skills. She teaches young children of the importance of washing hands independently before meals. She works with parents to ensure that they provide children with healthy packed lunches. Children enjoy a range of healthy snacks, which the childminder provides to help them learn the importance of eating a balanced diet.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has undertaken a number of safeguarding training courses since the last inspection. As a result, she has a clear understanding of the signs which could indicate a child is at risk of harm or abuse. She is confident in her knowledge of the reporting processes she must follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare or if an allegation is made against her. The childminder provides a safe and secure environment for children to play in. She constantly ensures that the areas where children play are safe during the day. She supervises young children constantly to ensure their safety and well-being.

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should:

n enhance the delivery of the curriculum by focusing precisely on the intended learning during planned activities to help children make the highest rates of progress in their development n develop existing knowledge and practice to ensure that younger children are provided with more opportunities to express words they know and understand to

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should:

11 January 2023 further support their speech development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2548691 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10251834 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 1 Date of previous inspection 26 July 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Horsham, West Sussex. She offers care to children from 8am to 6pm, Tuesday to Thursday, all year round, except bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a level 3 childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued 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 The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting in writing, which the inspector reviewed. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

11 January 2023 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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