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 enjoy being in the company of the kind and nurturing childminder. They actively seek her out to join in their play, and cuddle close to read stories. Children show they have high levels of well-being as they interact with each other, play, and have their needs met.

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The provision is good

Children are happy. The range of resources meet their needs and interests. For example, children enjoy exploring play dough. They develop their speech as they verbalise what they are doing. As they use the play dough, children use language such as 'scooping', 'rolling' and 'mixing'. This is supported by the skilful childminder, who consistently speaks to the children as they play and explore. This helps children to develop good language skills and to learn new phrases quickly.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They show respect for each other. Older children are thoughtful and considerate of the needs of the younger children. They kindly share the resources they are playing with and are good role models. Children are making good progress. The childminder plans a curriculum that focuses on what children know and what they need to learn next. For example, as children play, she asks relevant questions such as 'How many are there?' and 'What colours can you see?' This supports children to embed their learning and show what they know.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is committed to encouraging children's love of books and reading. She provides a range of different books that children access freely. Children snuggle with the childminder as they listen to her read. The childminder pauses to ask relevant questions. She knows the important effect that reading to children and involving them has on developing their communication and language skills. n The childminder has a good knowledge of child development and how young children learn. She has used this knowledge to help her design a broad and balanced curriculum. She knows the children she cares for well and makes sure she observes and checks their progress. The childminder provides activities that will enable children to learn important knowledge and skills and takes account of their interests. For example, children show high levels of engagement as they use tweezers to pick up small dinosaurs. These activities help children to develop

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many skills, such as their fine motor skills. n The childminder engages in professional development opportunities that have a positive impact on the children who attend. She listens to webinars regularly to update her knowledge and keep her skills relevant. For example, recent training has improved her knowledge in how to support children as they learn through play.

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14 March 2023 n Children have opportunities to learn about others and the wider community. For example, they enjoy regular trips to the local park and wildlife centre. The childminder uses books to engage the children in discussion's about people who are different to them and people with disabilities. Children learn about other faiths and religions. The childminder uses the curriculum intent to extend this. For example when exploring Diwali, she links this closely to children's next steps relating to colours. n The childminder uses opportunities during children's play to talk to children about their experiences from home. For instance, children pretend they are going to the shops. They talk about the food they are going to buy, pick up their keys and pretend to walk to the shops. The childminder furthers this role play by providing resources, such as shopping lists, as children name the food items and

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discuss the foods they like to eat. n Parents talk highly of the childminder. They praise the feedback and photos they receive daily, which keep them informed about what their children have been doing and how their care needs have been met. Parents like the 'home-from- home feeling' and comment on how well their children are developing in the childminder's care. n Overall, the childminder helps children to develop independence in a range of ways. For instance, children freely choose toys to play with and learn to feed themselves during mealtimes. However, at times, the childminder completes tasks for children without encouraging them to try for themselves, for example washing their hands independently. This prevents children from developing even higher levels of independence in their self-help skills. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. The childminder uses relevant teaching strategies to support language

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development. For example, children with speech and language delay use picture cards to help communicate their needs. The childminder gives clear explanations and ensures children have enough time to think and respond. This helps children to develop good language and communication skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures that she keeps her knowledge and skills updated. She undertakes regular training on various aspects of safeguarding and child protection, such as the 'Prevent' duty and neglect. The childminder has a good understanding of the areas of abuse and the impact these could have on a child. She is clear on reporting procedures and has guidance on hand to support her in reporting concerns. She uses regular updates from her local authority to inform her policies and practice. The setting is safe and secure. The childminder has risk assessments in place to ensure that children are safe and protected when in her care.

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should:

n make the most of daily opportunities to increase children's independence skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY359257 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10277733 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 6 Date of previous inspection 15 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Crawley, West Sussex. The childminder cares for children from 8am to 5pm on Monday to Friday, throughout the year. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 setting. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The inspector viewed written feedback provided by parents and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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Inspection activities

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