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 beam with delight as they are welcomed warmly by the childminder and the co-childminder. They excitedly become absorbed in playing and learning as they greet their friends. Babies separate from their parents with ease. They build strong and sensitive relationships with the caring childminder, as they snuggle on her shoulder and smile with her. The childminder easily follows babies cues for sleeping and care needs. When they become slightly restless, she calmly responds as she sings to them and settles them to bed in the relaxing and cosy sleep room.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for all children. She provides stimulating activities for them that encourage children to think about what they know. For example, they wash and carefully look after the pet tortoise. Children excitedly talk about how the tortoise has been hibernating all winter and explain that he likes to eat lettuce. Children talk about the water temperature. They know clearly that it must not be too hot or too cold. The childminder adds words such as 'tepid' during their discussion to broaden their vocabularies. Children's communication and language skills are fully supported and extended.

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n The devoted childminder works seamlessly alongside her co-childminder, who is her daughter. They support one another and regularly communicate about children's care needs throughout the day. Nappy-changing routines are managed sensitively with plenty of conversation about toilet training. The childminder and the co-childminder support one another as they take it in turns to check on sleeping children. Personal development is supported well by the childminder. n Children demonstrate high levels of respect for their childminders and their friends. At tidy-up time, children show that they know what is expected of them as they happily work together to put their toys away. When disagreements occasionally arise, such as over sharing toys, the childminder reminds children about the importance of being kind and fair to one another. n The childminder provides an ambitious curriculum that supports children's

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confidence with numbers and counting. For example, children express that they want to count higher numbers past six. The childminder introduces a second dice to support and extend this learning experience. Children are engaged and demonstrate highly positive attitudes to learning. n The childminder works closely with parents to carefully plan for the next steps in children's learning. She uses this planning to support her in continuously creating meaningful, individual learning opportunities for each child. However, the childminder has noted that she does not always actively communicate with other settings that children attend to promote children's learning as much as possible.

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need to do better?

23 March 2023 n Children are reminded about the importance of drinking water regularly to keep their bodies healthy. However, at times, children do not wash their hands thoroughly before eating, and the childminder does not discuss the importance of good hygiene. Therefore, children's understanding of effective care practices are not always fully supported. n Children are developing important independence skills. They excitedly put on their boots as they prepare themselves for outdoor play. Children demonstrate they are proud of their accomplishments. The childminder offers them plenty of praise as they smile with joy when they confidently put on their coats by themselves. n Parent partnerships are strong. Parents explain how exceptionally pleased they are that their children are cared for by the childminder. They describe how helpful she is in supporting them fully with key developmental milestones, such

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as potty training. Parents also tell the inspector of how personal the communication is from the childminder as she encourages them to come in and stay when they collect their children, while they discuss their day.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a robust safeguarding policy in place that she shares with parents. She has a clear understanding of the signs and symptoms that might lead her to be concerned that a child has become a victim of abuse. The childminder also has a sound knowledge of the local reporting procedure she must follow should she ever have a concern about an adult working with children. The childminder ensures the safety of children as they play outside. She ensures there are securely locked gates in place in the garden and at the parent entrance.

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should:

n communicate with other settings children attend to support children's learning outcomes even further n promote children's understanding of effective care practices, such as handwashing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2618177 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10260154 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 14 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in February 2021 and lives in West Sussex. The childminder provides care for children aged from birth to five years. The setting is open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5.30pm, all year round. The childminder is qualified to level 3 and works with a co-childminder. The childminder provides early years free entitlement education to eligible children aged two, three and four years.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

23 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

23 March 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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