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 thoroughly enjoy their day with the childminder and are happy and secure. They settle well into the routines and build a strong sense of belonging. Children are very independent and self-assured. They attempt to dress themselves for garden play and serve themselves snack. Children are given higher levels of responsibility such as tidying up resources and taking care of their own belongings. This helps children to develop the skills they require for their future learning. Children behave very well and are encouraged to use good manners under the effective role modelling of the childminder. They show a high level of empathy and understanding of how to share and play well with others. For instance, older children enjoy supporting younger children to join in with their play.

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The provision is good

Children are gaining an early awareness of the similarities and differences in themselves and others. For example, they use a wide range of books that help them to learn about different cultures and heritages of the children who attend the setting and in the world around them. As such, children are able to very clearly identify their own uniqueness, to build a higher level of self-esteem and confidence. Children are constantly praised and celebrated for their own achievements. For instance, they can see their art work displayed in the playroom and enjoy sending photographs of their creations to their families during the day with the help of the childminder

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need to do better?

n The childminder continues to strive to provide children with a high level of care and learning opportunities. She has worked well towards the recommendations set at the last inspection. For instance, she understands the need to give children time to express their own thoughts and suggestions to build further on their communication and language skills. n The childminder has a good understanding of the importance of self-evaluation. She continuously identifies areas that she wishes to improve and strengthen. The childminder plans well for her professional development to keep her knowledge up-to-date. A recent safeguarding course has helped her to be more knowledgeable and vigilant around protecting the children in her care. n Children benefit from a well-planned curriculum that supports their learning. The childminder watches their development to quickly identify gaps in their progress. This helps to support children in receiving additional help if required. The

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childminder has established good links with other settings that children attend. She recognises the need to share information to provide children with a joined- up approach to help them to reach their fullest potential. n The childminder values the need for strong partnerships with parents. She fully involves them in discussions and summaries of the progress their children make

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need to do better?

6 March 2023 and how they can support them at home. The childminder and parents regularly share weekend news and this helps to support the opportunities the childminder plans for children's next steps in their learning. n Children display a growing ability in using mathematics in their play and learning. For instance, older children use their increasing recall skills as they discuss the amount of money they need to pay for fuel while they pretend to fill up the bikes. Younger children are able to group similar coloured items as they count with the help of the childminder. n The childminder priorities outings in the community to build on children's interactions and social skills. Children relish their weekly outings to the library and this helps them to build a love of books and stories. The childminder prioritises children having time to build on their physical abilities such as morning exercises together. Children are starting to express and recognise

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need to do better?

different effects on their bodies such as their raised heartbeat. However, the learning opportunities for children in the outdoor area to extend and build further on their own interests and abilities are not as strong as the indoors. n Children are articulate and display an impressive range of words and vocabulary. The childminder introduces more challenging and complex questioning to help build on this further. For example, she is quick to recognise children's fascination with doctors and paramedics by introducing meaningful resources. Children are able to use a range of real-life items and use their memory skills to recall a 'stethoscope' and 'blood pressure cuff' in discussions with each other.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is confident in how to protect the children in her care. She has robust policies in place that she regularly reviews. The childminder knows how to identify potential signs and symptoms of abuse and the procedures she would use to report any concerns. This helps to protect the welfare of children. The childminder uses good risk assessments at home and on outings to help to keep children safe and secure at all times. The childminder is aware of additional safeguarding issues such as county lines and radicalisation.

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should:

n strengthen opportunities for children to extend their own interests and abilities outdoors, especially for those who prefer to learn in this environment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467448 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10264489 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 16 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Crawley, West Sussex. She operates Monday to Thursday, all year round from 7.45am to 5.30pm.

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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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector accompanied the childminder around the areas of the home used for the childminding provision. n The inspector observed the interaction of the childminder and the children and the impact the teaching has on their learning and development. The inspector observed children in both the indoors and the outdoors. n The childminder, the children and the inspector spoke at appropriate times throughout the inspection. The inspector discussed the arrangements for the safeguarding of children and the childminder's reporting procedures. n The childminder and the inspector discussed professional development and how she evaluates her provision and the current areas identified for improvement. A

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range of documentation was sampled, including suitability checks.

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Inspection activities

6 March 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

6 March 2023 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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