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 receive a warm, friendly welcome from the childminder when they arrive. They independently put their slippers on and quickly settle at activities. Children are happy and hug the childminder as she plays alongside them. The childminder role models language and uses animated voices to engage with children. For example, the childminder uses a sock puppet to get children's attention. Children giggle and squeal with delight as the childminder plays peek-a-boo. This captures children's interest and involves everyone in the game. The childminder role models good behaviour. She encourages children to share resources and praises their kindness. As a result, children are developing good social skills and empathy.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides an interesting learning environment to inspire children's play. Open-ended opportunities enable children to develop their creativity and thinking skills. Children relish playing imaginatively with a variety of resources. For example, they pretend a box is a train and say they are going to the beach. Children remain engaged in activities and focus for prolonged periods, helping to develop their concentration skills.

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The provision is good

Children are currently learning about birds and the winter season. The childminder provides children with a chart to take home to record the birds they see in their garden. This supports home learning and teaches children about the world around them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans a curriculum that builds on what children need to learn and is linked to their likes and interests. She identifies children's starting points and plans for children's learning. The childminder shares children's next steps with parents to provide information about their progress. n Parents describe the childminder as fabulous and say she goes above and beyond. They particularly like the outings and rich experiences the childminder provides. The childminder communicates well with parents and builds good relationships with all her families. She provides books for children to take home and share with their parents to support home learning. n The childminder plans activities to help children learn about mathematical concepts. For example, children enjoy playing a game to match socks and find a pair. They talk about their favourite socks and compare the different sizes and patterns.

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n Children relax on cushions in a cosy wigwam and read books. During stories, the childminder adds props and toys to keep children engaged. As a result, children are developing an interest in books to support early literacy skills. n Children develop their fine motor skills by using tongs to pick up natural

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25 January 2023 materials and put them in pots. The childminder has an outdoor area and there is equipment for children to climb and play with, such as ride-on toys. This helps children develop their physical skills, balance and co-ordination effectively. n The childminder supports children's emotional development and well-being. She encourages children to express their feelings and provides reassurance. Children console themselves with comfort and a cuddle from the childminder which helps them to develop confidence and regulate their emotions. n To develop mark-making skills, children enjoy using pencils and drawing pictures. The childminder provides play dough, paint and a variety of sensory resources to help develop hand muscles and support early writing skills. n Parents share their views through questionnaires. The childminder uses this information to evaluate her practice and inputs changes where necessary. For

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example, parents share ideas for foods that children can eat at snack time to meet their dietary preferences. n The childminder uses strategies to promote good oral health. She has dental resources and books about the dentist to help children understand the importance of oral hygiene. n The childminder visits playgroups so children can interact with other children. This helps them to develop their confidence and social communication skills. n The childminder aims to provide instructions that children can understand. She supports children to develop their language skills by narrating play and asking open ended questions. However, the childminder does not always adapt how she speaks to very young children to best support their developing speaking and understanding skills. For example, sometimes the sentences she uses are too long for them to be able to identify key words they need to understand language.

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need to do better?

n To update her knowledge and skills the childminder regularly completes training courses. For instance, she has recently been learning how to create an interesting learning environment to instigate imaginative play. The childminder is passionate about providing the best outcomes for all children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of safeguarding requirements. She knows the signs that a child could be at risk of harm or abuse. The childminder knows how to record and report her concerns, if she is worried about a child's welfare. The childminder completes risk assessments and identifies hazards to keep children safe. She has completed paediatric first-aid training and records accidents appropriately. The childminder liaises with parents to gather information regarding children's allergies and intolerances. This ensures children eat the correct food.

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should:

25 January 2023 n develop a wider range of strategies to support younger children's understanding of language to help build and expand their vocabulary.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY235360 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10263933 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 7 Date of previous inspection 17 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Littlehampton, West Sussex. She is open Monday to Friday, 8.30am-6pm, all year round. The childminder is registered to accept funding for children aged two, 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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

25 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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