Childminder in Brighton and Hove

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 settle quickly, play and learn happily with this kind and caring childminder. They display positive attitudes to their learning and listen carefully to each other and the attentive childminder. As a result, children have a good understanding of instructions and expectations. They use good manners and are aware of the feelings of others. When younger children have minor disagreements over toys, the childminder steps in quickly to talk about their behaviour and distracts with more toys. Children learn to share, take turns in games and behave well.

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The provision is good

Children benefit greatly from daily outings into the local community and further afield. These are carefully planned and an integral part of learning. The childminder provides children with exciting new experiences. Children are motivated to use their natural curiosity about the world around them. For example, following children's interest in small creatures, they visit a local zoo. Back at the childminder's home, children develop their interests in butterflies, matching wing colours and listening carefully to stories. They find information in books and learn new words, such as 'antenna', as they discuss how butterflies see and smell. Children are excited to plan a visit to a butterfly farm with the childminder to develop this learning even further. They have ample fresh air and exercise as they explore the outdoors.

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n The childminder has an enthusiastic and friendly manner. Children enjoy her company. The childminder notices when children are tired or hungry and responds quickly to meet their needs. She helps them to recognise how they are feeling. The childminder gives consistent praise for children's efforts and achievements, which helps to motivate them further. The childminder supports their emotional and physical well-being. Children are relaxed and show they feel safe in her home. n The experienced childminder provides a broad, well-sequenced curriculum, which supports children's progress well. There is a strong focus on the use of stories to link learning and develop language and literacy skills. Children enjoy choosing age-appropriate songs and rhymes, and join in the repetitive phrases and actions with excitement. Children begin to recognise letters and their sounds. n The childminder gets to know children and their families well. She understands

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each child's development and what they need to learn next. This allows her to plan activities to support children's individual targets and ensure progress. However, as a result, she sometimes overdirects and leads children's play too much. In addition, children are moved onto the next activity too quickly at times. This does not allow children to fully develop their concentration or explore their

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20 April 2023 learning as they choose and extend their own play ideas. n The childminder uses her first-hand knowledge to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities very well. For example, she uses simple sign language to help children communicate. She plans resources and activities carefully and seeks the advice of other professionals to help ensure children's needs are fully met. The childminder has strong links with teachers at the local school and uses their advice and expertise when needed. All children make very good progress and are well prepared for the next stage of education. n The childminder prepares nutritious meals and snacks for children. She introduces them to new foods and encourages them to try different dishes from around the world. The childminder supports children to learn about healthy food choices as they join in cooking activities with her. For example, children choose

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and make a mushroom omelette for their lunch. Children have a good understanding of healthy diet. n The childminder demonstrates a genuine enjoyment of her work. She reviews her practice, actively seeks parents' views, and is keen to continually improve. For example, she has rearranged the layout of her home to allow continual access to the garden. The childminder regularly accesses training to update her skills and knowledge. She is part of a small group of local childminders who share ideas and provide ongoing support for each other. n Parents praise the childminder highly. They talk about the progress their children have made in confidence and speech development. Parents like the good communication and photographs that help them to stay informed about their children's day. The childminder gives advice for parents to help support milestones in children's development, such as toilet training.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her role in protecting children from harm and keeps her knowledge and skills up to date. She undertakes regular training on all aspects of safeguarding, child protection and first aid. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs of possible abuse. She knows who to report any concerns to and has guidance to hand for support with this. The childminder teaches children about road safety during their outings and walks to and from school with older children. Children learn to manage their own risks safely, such as negotiating small steps in the garden. The house and resources are safe, clean and well-maintained.

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should:

n provide more opportunities for children to lead and explore their own play ideas

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20 April 2023 n allow time to extend children's learning fully before moving on to a new activity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY236331 Local authority Brighton and Hove Inspection number 10279992 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 17 Date of previous inspection 13 September 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in Brighton, East Sussex. The childminder offers care from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, all year round. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder has a suitable level 3 qualification.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 childminder talked to the inspector about children's learning and development. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the provision with the inspector and these were taken account of.

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Inspection activities

20 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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20 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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