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 Met

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The provision is good

Children are safe and happy in the childminder's home. They form trusting relationships with the kind childminder and leave their parents happily. Children know the routine of the day and settle quickly to an activity with her. They benefit from the childminder's calm and caring manner and her close attention to their needs. Children follow her example of good manners and behave well. The childminder provides the time they need to work at a task. They gradually develop confidence and positive attitudes to learning. Children are prepared well for the next stage of their education. For instance, they persevere when attempting difficult jigsaw puzzles and clap with excitement when they succeed.

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The provision is good

Children are motivated by the meaningful activities that the childminder offers, both in her home and on outings into the community. They have daily access to fresh air and exercise to help develop good health and physical skills. For example, children learn about nature as they explore the local woodland. They develop their imagination as they find the 'fairy doors' in the trees. The childminder promotes children's social skills well. For example, she regularly takes children to local playgroups where they socialise with others. These experiences help children to learn about the differences between themselves and others.

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n Children are consistently engaged and interested in their learning. For example, they concentrate for some time on play with small, coloured toys. The childminder carefully asks questions to encourage them to think about the colours and shapes and link previous learning. Young children learn mathematical skills as they sort, match and begin to count. They use plastic tweezers to pick up the toys which supports their finger control. n The childminder uses conversation, songs and rhymes very well to support children's speech and language development. She listens carefully to children and adds just the right amount of comments or questions as they play together. Children enjoy listening to stories, talk about the pictures and learn new vocabulary. They become good communicators and develop a love of books. n The childminder provides good opportunities for children to express their own ideas creatively. For example, they thoroughly enjoy painting, drawing and

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making things. Children learn to mix colours and to use glue as they make their own pictures. They are excited to save them to show their parents. The childminder boosts children's self-esteem as she praises their efforts. n The experienced childminder knows the children well and consistently tracks their progress. She knows what they should learn next and plans a learning activity each day to support this. However, there is less focus on reinforcing current learning through children's own choice of play. Furthermore, resources

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need to do better?

9 March 2023 needed are not always accessible for children to select. This does not fully support children's independence or consistently promote further learning. n Children understand the childminder's clear expectations for their behaviour. For instance, they learn to tidy away toys when they have finished playing, putting lids back on containers without being asked. Children follow her instructions and ask politely if they need something. This contributes to the peaceful environment where children can play and learn together well. n The childminder links closely with local childminders to gain good-practice ideas. She updates her documentation online to help her provide a good service. The childminder thinks carefully about improvements she could make, such as providing new activities for the older children. n The childminder forms strong relationships with parents. She provides advice to help parents support children's development, for instance toilet training . Parents

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need to do better?

borrow books, toys and equipment that they may not have at home to help children's learning. Parents praise her care of the children and feel well informed about their progress. They say their older children made good progress and are doing well at school.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder prioritises children's safety and well-being. She completes safeguarding training and is aware of a wide range of safeguarding issues. For example, she helps children understand online safety. The childminder knows the signs to look out for and knows who to contact if concerned about a child's welfare. She updates her first-aid training regularly to help ensure she knows how to deal with a medical emergency. The childminder supervises children carefully, both indoors and on outings, to help ensure their safety. The childminder's home is secure, clean and well maintained.

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should:

n increase opportunities for children to independently access activities that support their next steps in learning and development n develop ways to extend what children know and can do during activities when children are making their own choices in play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY428135 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10276488 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 18 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Shoreham, West Sussex. She cares for children from 8am to 6pm, each weekday, throughout the year. She has an appropriate level 3 qualification.

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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 her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this has on children's learning. n Some parents spoke to the inspector and she took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's qualifications and suitability checks.

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Inspection activities

9 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

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