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

The childminder provides a welcoming and nurturing environment, where children feel happy, safe and secure. There are effective settling-in procedures, therefore children quickly form strong attachments with the childminder. Children demonstrate these affectionate relationships as they seek out reassuring cuddles from the childminder. They chat happily to her and are delighted as she joins in with their play.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for all children. She provides a wide range of experiences and resources, which spark their interest and curiosity. Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder and show positive dispositions for learning. For example, children display a keen interest in books and listen intently when the childminder reads to them. They are captivated by the illustrations and ask questions or point to pictures to find out more.

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The provision is good

Children have ample opportunities to explore their local area and meet new people. For instance, the childminder takes them on visits to local parks, cafés and shops, and plans outings further afield, such as to a farm. This helps children to learn about the world and feel part of their community. Children begin to understand the similarities between themselves and others, for example by tasting food from various cultures and looking at books about different countries. This helps to develop their understanding of other people and communities.

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n The childminder understands the importance of effective partnerships with parents to support children's care and learning. Therefore she ensures that there is a constant exchange of information to provide good consistency for children. n Parents comment positively on the childminder's service. They describe her as emotionally warm and supportive, therefore their children settle with ease. Parents recognise the childminder's passion for her role, and report that she provides excellent care in a safe and happy environment. Parents acknowledge the key role that the childminder plays in their children's progress. They describe how children have developed their independence and language skills since joining her provision. n The childminder observes children and monitors their development well. She uses what she knows about them to plan stimulating activities, which help them to build on what they know and can do. For instance, the childminder uses the

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children's interest in water play to support their physical coordination and introduce them to new words. n Children are eager to learn. They confidently make choices about their play and concentrate well on the activities that interest them. For example, children are

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25 May 2023 keen to explore what happens when they add bath bombs to water. They are curious about the change of colour and captivated by the scent. Children spend lots of time playing with the water. They practise moving and handling objects, as they pour and scoop the water between various cooking utensils. n The childminder supports children's communication skills well. She reads with children regularly and comments on what they are doing as they play. The childminder asks questions and initiates discussions to encourage children to recall and use the words that they have heard. This helps children to become confident talkers and develop broad vocabulary. n Children generally play alongside each other happily and their behaviour is appropriate for their ages. The childminder provides positive reminders, such as sharing and using 'kind hands' with their peers. However, she could do more to help children develop their social and emotional skills, for example by teaching

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them the language they need to communicate their needs and emotions. n The childminder promotes children's physical health very well. She provides nutritious, well-balanced meals and encourages children to sample a wide range of foods. This supports them to make healthy choices about food as they grow up. The childminder has attended further training to help her support children's oral hygiene. She is currently working towards a 'Healthy Early Years' award to strengthen this aspect of her provision even further. n Children develop high levels of independence with their personal care, which stands them in good stead for starting school. For instance, they confidently select the shoes or boots that they wish to wear outdoors, and are keen to put them on independently. They follow good hygiene routines and serve themselves at mealtimes.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of how to protect children from harm. She is proactive in seeking out information and training to strengthen her knowledge of safeguarding. Therefore, she knows about a wide range of issues that may affect children's safety and welfare. The childminder can identify the signs of abuse, and knows how to respond to concerns about a child. She understands the procedures to follow if there is an allegation made about her. The childminder uses risk assessments effectively and regularly checks her equipment and resources, to maintain a safe and secure environment for children.

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should:

n build further on the support for children's social and emotional development, to help them acquire language and skills they need to communicate their needs

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494478 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 10289059 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 4 Date of previous inspection 9 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Pinner, in the London Borough of Harrow. She operates her service from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, throughout most of the year.

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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 her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of her home she uses for childminding and explained her curriculum for children. n The inspector observed a range of learning experiences and had discussions with the childminder, to help her evaluate the quality of education and the impact on children's learning. n The inspector took account of parents' written feedback, she also observed and spoke to children, to help assess their experiences with the childminder. n The childminder ensured that relevant documents were available for the inspector to view.

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Inspection activities

25 May 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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25 May 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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