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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are excited and motivated to learn in the dedicated and passionate childminder's home. They are keen to participate in activities with her and experience a wide array of learning opportunities in a well-resourced and organised environment. Children make swift progress and are well prepared for future learning.

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The provision is good

Children independently choose their own toys and play together, often calling each other to come and join in. Children are helpful and understanding of each other's own unique abilities. For example, older children help younger children to press the soap dispenser to wash their hands before meals. Children learn to take responsibility for their own environment and work together as a team to tidy up, while singing along to a tidy-up song. Children are emotionally secure and feel at home with the childminder. They have close bonds with her and regularly seek her out for snuggles. A sense of belonging is encouraged. For example, children take delight in showing visitors their display of handprint birds that they have made.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses her knowledge of child development to plan a curriculum that enables children to meet their full potential. She recognises each child's unique characters and styles of learning so she can provide a personalised and tailored curriculum plan for them. As a result, children achieve well. n Children have regular opportunities to develop observational skills and learn about the world around them. For example, they go bird watching with binoculars and record their findings on a tick chart. The childminder offers a wealth of enhancements to the activities. For example, children select from a variety of resources to recreate the birds they have seen on their walk. They develop their creative skills well. For instance, they paint clay models different colours and confidently explain how, 'Robins have a red tummy and blue tits have a yellow tummy.' n The childminder promotes equality and diversity well. Children learn to respect

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others' beliefs, feelings and wishes from a young age. For example, each child makes an 'All About Me' jar and uses it to talk about themselves, their likes, dislikes and interests. These social experiences help them to understand differences in society and recognise what makes them unique. n Parents give positive feedback about their children's learning and development since attending this childminder. They speak fondly of her and express how much the children adore her. For instance, they compliment how she teaches the children sign language and share that they would like this to continue at home. The childminder reflects on ways to ensure all children are able to participate in activities.

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24 January 2023 n The childminder promotes British values well and encourages children to make diplomatic decisions together. For example, they vote for which story to read at mealtimes. Children are taught how to share and take turns during activities. For example, they each select toys from a rhyme bag, then sing the accompanying song together. The childminder is kind and supports children well when they encounter difficulties. However, on occasions, the childminder's management of behaviour is inconsistent and is not fully effective in helping children to understand the impact their behaviour has on others. n Children have many opportunities to listen to stories and develop their love of books. The childminder reads to them animatedly and brings stories alive with voices and props. For example, children make a gingerbread man with dough while she reads to them. Children recall stories and join in with familiar phrases

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such as, 'Run, run as fast as you can; you can't catch me, I'm the gingerbread man.' This develops children's vocabulary. n The childminder provides a wide variety of opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. For instance, they walk to the woods and eagerly hunt for a bear that the childminder has hidden. The childminder uses the natural environment to enhance children's imagination. For example, they look for fairies in the woods and listen out for the sounds of bells, while calling out, 'I do believe in fairies, I do.'

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is fully aware of her responsibilities to protect children from harm and keeps her knowledge current through regular training. She has effective procedures in place to follow if she has concerns for a child's welfare and knows how to report these to the relevant professionals. The childminder implements daily risk assessments to reduce hazards and keep children safe from dangers. She uses safety equipment to prevent children from accessing areas of her home unsupervised. Children are taught how to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn songs about safety rules.

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should:

n enhance behaviour management strategies so that children have consistent boundaries and opportunities to understand the impact their behaviour has on others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2605809 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10262869 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 3 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in the village of Hartley Wintney, Hampshire. The childminder is open all year round, Monday to Thursday. She holds a level 3 qualification. The childminder accepts funding for the free provision of education 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 consideration in her evaluation of the provider. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the safeguarding policy and first-aid certificate. n The inspector obtained the views of parents, verbally and through written feedback. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed the learning intentions for the children. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children.

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Inspection activities

24 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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