Childminder in West Sussex

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision requires improvement

Children develop appropriate relationships with the childminder. They are happy and settle quickly. Babies new to the setting receive cuddles and individual attention from the childminder. This helps them develop their confidence to explore the play environment independently. They feel safe and secure. Children behave well.

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The provision requires improvement

Older children are creative and imaginative when they amuse themselves. For example, they choose from a selection of different coloured pens and draw pictures from their observations of things, such as a dragon. Children socialise with each other and discuss what they have drawn, such as 'wings'. They cooperate well together and make good friendships. Children confidently write their name. They learn some skills in readiness for future learning and school.

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The provision requires improvement

At times, the childminder does not have high enough expectations for the older children's abilities. Although she plans some interesting activities and knows what children need to learn next, the childminder does not focus her plans precisely enough to build on what they already know and can do. For instance, children can already recognise numbers one to 10 and know that when red food colouring and shaving foam are mixed, it makes pink. This means they do not consistently make the progress in their learning that they are capable of.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is in breach of some of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She does not have a secure understanding of when to notify Ofsted. For example, the childminder failed to inform Ofsted of a change to the premises, such as landscaping the back garden. Additionally, she failed to notify Ofsted when several of her assistants stopped working in the setting. However, these do not have a significant impact on children's welfare. n Children benefit from regular opportunities to look at books and hear stories read to them. The childminder encourages older children to participate and name some coloured objects when reading a board book about 'My first colours'. Children confidently ask questions to clarify their understanding about some things they already know. For example, they comment that a crab should be 'red' not 'orange'. The curriculum intent is not always implemented at a level appropriate for older children's abilities. Children demonstrate good levels of

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engagement. n Children develop their physical skills. For instance, babies practise manipulating different sized sensory stacking rings onto a cone. They begin to develop suitable hand-to-eye coordination and hand control. Older children cleverly construct simple models out of stickle bricks which express their ideas, such as a

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9 February 2023 'flying car seat'. They develop interesting storylines in their pretend play with their friends. n The childminder does not maintain good hygiene procedures in her home. For example, she does not ensure that there are suitable facilities in the kitchen for the hygienic preparation of food. This could potentially impact on children's health and well-being. However, children are taught to manage their own basic hygiene and personal needs successfully. n The childminder gives children plenty of opportunities to access the outdoors and explore the wider community. For example, she takes them to the park, National Trust houses and a local town on the train. The childminder celebrates cultural diversity and teaches children mutual respect for others' heritage. For instance, she takes them to the Asian supermarket to buy some food for Chinese New Year. n Children display positive behaviour. They learn to share and take turns with the

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resources. Children listen and show respect to others. The childminder teaches them to learn to use 'please' and 'thank you' at appropriate times. n The childminder works effectively with parents. She uses an electronic recording system to share children's progress from their starting points. Parents know their children's next steps that support their learning at home. n The childminder attends training and meets with other local childminders to share good practice. For instance, she plans to do a refresher course in Makaton. The childminder uses sign language with words to aid all children's understanding and communication development. n The childminder carries out a risk assessment of her home. She identifies possible risks appropriately but does not always take prompt action to address them, particularly in the back garden. For instance, there are potential hazards, such as a broken trampoline, ladders and cement blocks, that might be harmful

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need to do better?

to children. However, the childminder supervises children closely and relies on this to keep them safe. This reduces the impact of hazards on children's safety.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection issues. She knows the signs and symptoms that might indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder is clear about her reporting procedures and who to contact for advice. She has a current paediatric first-aid certificate. The childminder teaches children how to manage some tasks for themselves, such as cutting up their own fruit using a safety knife. She suggests to children that they lay the pear on the plate, rather than holding it in their hand. This helps them understand the correct way of handling tools to keep themselves safe.

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Due date

gain an effective understanding of the responsibilities to notify Ofsted of any significant changes or events 01/03/2023

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Due date

ensure good hygiene and cleanliness procedures are followed at all times to promote children's good health 01/03/2023

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Due date

revisit risk assessments to ensure that all risks are considered and identified, and that appropriate action is taken to minimise risks effectively, particularly in the back garden. 01/03/2023

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should:

n focus planned activities more precisely to challenge older children's abilities sufficiently, to support them to make further progress in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY318453 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10264074 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 10 Date of previous inspection 22 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Crawley, West Sussex. She operates on weekdays from 8am until 5.30pm all year around. The childminder receives the early years funded entitlement for two-, three- and four-year-olds.

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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 showed the inspector around her home to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and interacted with children at appropriate times during the inspection. n A sample of documents reviewed by the inspector, including the safeguarding children policy and the complaints policy. n Parents' views were taken account of by the inspector.

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Inspection activities

9 February 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

9 February 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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