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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children have good attachments with the childminder, who is very caring and patient. They display a sense of belonging and are safe and secure. Children are happy and enthusiastic learners. They learn about the wider world around them during their many adventures in the community. They attend lots of playgroups and this helps them to build important social skills for their future learning. Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model who supports children to build a high level of self-regulation and to recognise their own emotions and the needs of others around them.

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The provision is good

Children are excited learners. They eagerly explore the learning environment that the childminder provides for them. This helps children to remain engaged and develop more skills in their learning. For instance, younger children concentrate for longer periods as they use posting boxes that the childminder has created for them. Children take part in cultural activities and events, such as trying different foods from around the world. This helps them to start to build on their awareness of the similarities and differences in themselves and others. Children receive high levels of praise and this helps them to build positive self-esteem and confidence in their growing abilities.

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need to do better?

n Children are making good and steady progress, including children who speak English as an additional language. The childminder precisely observes children's development to quickly identify potential gaps in their learning. This helps to ensure that they receive additional help if required. The childminder places a lot of time and thought into her curriculum planning for children's learning. The next steps she plans fully support their changing interests. n The childminder uses self-evaluation effectively to continuously review areas of her provision. For instance, she has placed a firm focus on improving learning opportunities for children in the outdoor garden area to further support their well-being. The childminder understands the importance of gathering the views and suggestions of parents and the children to help to inform areas for change. n The childminder plans well for her professional development to keep her

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knowledge up to date. For instance, she attends webinars or online courses that help to continuously strengthen her teaching practice. n Children enjoy accessing sensory activities that help them to develop smaller physical skills such as hand-to-eye coordination. For example, children transfer sand from different sized containers, using a range of tools. This also helps to support children's increasing mathematical skills as they help the childminder to count items. n The childminder establishes strong partnerships with parents and fully involves

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24 April 2023 them in their children's successes and achievements. She values regular discussions with parents to be able to adapt and plan for individual children's learning. This helps to support children while at home and to help them to reach their fullest potential. n Children enjoy many outings to build on their larger physical skills. The childminder ensures that they have access to fresh air and exercise. For instance, she plans regular walks to the park and woodlands, where children have the freedom to run and explore. n The childminder encourages and supports children to continuously build additional skills, such as by playing with early technology. Children are able to problem-solve and find their own solutions. For example, children become enthralled as they record their voices and are delighted when this is played back to them. n Children enjoy a set story time with the childminder, where they help to turn

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pages and are involved in discussions around the characters they can see. However, children do not have easy access to the range of books available to help build on their own independent early literacy skills. n Children are developing good communication and language skills. They are given time to increase and use their range of vocabulary under the gentle encouragement of the childminder. The childminder introduces a variety of words and sounds that help to build on children's growing abilities.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is vigilant about protecting the children in her care. She has robust policies in place, which she regularly reviews and updates. The childminder is confident in how she would identify potential signs 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. She prioritises keeping her knowledge current through attending regular safeguarding training. As such, the childminder is aware of wider safeguarding issues, such as county lines and radicalisation.

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should:

n review the organisation of books to fully support children's independent access and help to build on their early literacy skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2603266 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10280877 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in Horsham, West Sussex. The childminder works all year round, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 8am 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 provider. n The inspector accompanied the childminder around the areas of the home used for the childminding provision. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children and the impact the teaching has on their learning and development. 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, how she evaluates her provision and the current areas identified for improvement. A range of documentation was sampled, including suitability checks.

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Inspection activities

24 April 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

24 April 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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