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 demonstrate that they feel safe and happy in the care of the childminder. They form close relationships with her which helps them to feel confident and secure. Older children act as excellent role models for the younger children. They enjoy being helpful and responsible and are kind to each other. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour and consistently reinforces good manners. This creates a positive environment for children to learn. Children say that their favourite thing to do when at the childminder's house is 'art' and 'visiting the farm'. They are keen to share their views and engage with visitors.

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The provision is good

Children attend settling-in sessions before they start. This helps children to feel emotionally secure. The childminder follows the children's interests when planning the activities she provides. Children freely explore the homely environment, choosing the toys that they are interested in. Babies babble happily as they play imaginatively with dolls. They carefully place the doll in the shopping trolley and imaginatively fill a bag with play food as they pretend to go shopping. Children enjoy being creative. For instance, they cut paper to create paper chains as tall as themselves. Younger children use glue and collage materials to create pictures.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a clear and ambitious curriculum. She teaches children the skills they need to be well prepared for the next stage in their education. For example, she helps them learn to be independent in putting on their coats and shoes. The childminder has recognised that some children require additional support to understand and manage their feelings as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. As a result, she has spent more time focusing on children's emotional wellbeing. n Children benefit from a range of experiences within the local community. For example, they visit the local toddler group to socialise with a wider group of children and adults. The childminder also takes children to the farm, post office, library and local shop. These experiences help children to learn about the community they live in and the world around them. n Parents say their children feel 'happy and comfortable' attending the

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childminder's home. They explain how their children enjoy the variety of activities available. The childminder shares information and pictures with parents about the children's day via text message and verbally at handovers. However, she shares less information about children's next steps and ways that parents can further support children's learning at home. This limits the opportunities for children to practise their developing skills. n The childminder has recently completed training on British sign language to help support children's communication and language. She has identified ways that

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need to do better?

13 February 2023 she would like to further improve her setting, such as creating more opportunities for children to learn. However, she has not yet engaged in any other professional development to enrich her knowledge of how children learn to improve her teaching to a higher level. n Children maintain focus and engagement well. They listen carefully to stories and join in with the parts they are familiar with. The childminder uses books to introduce children to new words and talks to children about emotions. The childminder reads to children in an expressive and exciting way that captures their attention. n The childminder cares for children sensitively and respectfully. For example, when completing personal care routines, such as nappy changes, she calmly talks to children about what she is doing to help them feel at ease. She interacts warmly with babies as she feeds them, encouraging them to have a go

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themselves while being there to support them. The childminder praises children's achievements, helping to develop their self-esteem. n The childminder promotes diversity and inclusion by celebrating different customs with the children. She talks to children about festivals, such as Chinese New Year before taking them to the library to embed their learning and extend their knowledge of different family celebrations.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures that her home is clean and well maintained. She embeds robust hygiene procedures, such as handwashing before mealtimes to help children stay healthy. The childminder is able to identify the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of abuse. She knows the procedure to follow to share any concerns that may arise with the local safeguarding partnership. The childminder refreshes her safeguarding training regularly to keep her knowledge up to date. She is aware of the procedure to follow in the event an allegation is made against herself or a member of her household.

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should:

n enhance the good partnership working with parents even further, so that all parents are fully informed about how they can support their children's learning at home n identify opportunities for professional development to develop a greater understanding of how young children learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489704 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10276146 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 5 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 3 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3 and provides care for children between 8am and 6pm Monday to Wednesday, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 spoke to the inspector about how she organises her curriculum and childminding service. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing 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.

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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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