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

Children thoroughly enjoy attending the setting. They build warm and loving bonds with the childminder. Children demonstrate that they feel happy, safe and secure in her care. They are polite and very well behaved. Children share resources and understand the routines of the day and what is expected of them. Children have a very positive attitude to their learning and show enthusiasm for their learning of numbers. For example, children estimate and count up to 13 'birthday candles' on a cake that they have made out of play dough. They giggle with delight when the childminder pretends to blow out the candles. Children excitedly exclaim, 'Let's do that again!'

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The provision is good

Children benefit from the childminder's well-planned curriculum. They enjoy a wide range of exciting activities, including outings to museums, a nature reserve and trips on a bus. Experiences such as these enable children to learn more about the wider community and give them opportunities that they otherwise might not experience. The childminder recognises how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted on the social development of children. Consequently, she provides plenty of opportunities for children to socialise with other children. For instance, children mix regularly and establish friendships with other children from local childminders. This helps them to socialise in larger groups and build relationships with different children.

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need to do better?

n The childminder's curriculum is implemented effectively and places a high focus on children's language, socialisation and independence skills. The childminder has a good understanding of children's interests and ensures that she works closely with parents and other settings who share the care of the children. This helps to promote continuity for children's wider learning and development. n Parents are delighted with the quality of education and care that the childminder provides. They comment that their children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder and greatly benefit from a variety of experiences. Parents say that the childminder is loving, kind and flexible. They mention that she goes 'above and beyond' in her commitment to supporting children's well-being. n Children develop a strong understanding of an active and healthy lifestyle. They have daily opportunities to play in the garden where they dig in the soil, balance

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on beams and use steps to play on the slide. Children know that they must wear hats in the sunshine to 'stop you from burning'. They benefit from home-cooked meals and fruit for snacks. Children tell the inspector, 'I love orange and grapes the best.' Children have good self-care skills. They understand that they must wash their hands before eating and after going to the toilet. n The childminder plays alongside the children and constantly engages them in

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16 June 2023 conversations. She skilfully introduces new words as the children play, to extend their vocabulary. For example, when children play with play dough, the childminder uses words such as 'scent' and 'texture'. However, there are times when she asks too many questions in quick succession. Consequently, some children are not given enough time to think about their response or process what has been said. As a result, some children do not fully develop their critical- thinking skills. n The childminder is passionate about the service that she provides. She is keen to develop herself professionally through engagement with a local childminder network where she shares and receives ideas that are beneficial to the children. The childminder regularly takes part in training to keep up to date with current childcare practices. For example, she has recently completed a course on how to support children who have been negatively impacted as a result of the COVID-

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19 pandemic. Consequently, the childminder prioritises communication, independence and socialisation in her curriculum to enable children to be fully supported in these areas. The childminder can identify and support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder encourages children to develop their mathematical language as they play. For example, during an activity where children make 'cakes', the childminder discusses quantities. Children used words such as 'heavy' and 'light' to show their understanding of simple measurements. They have strong number and counting skills and show enthusiasm as they count objects such as building blocks.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder can confidently identify signs which may indicate that a child is being abused. She keeps up to date with safeguarding training. The childminder fully understands the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare, including any children who might be in danger of extreme views or behaviours. She knows the actions she must take if an allegation is made against her. Children's well-being is always supported. The childminder demonstrates vigilance in her care of children and takes precautions to protect children from possible hazards.

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should:

n build on questioning techniques to ensure that children are given enough time to think and respond.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494575 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10289442 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 7 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 24 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Tangmere, near Chichester, West Sussex. She operates during term time from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Tuesday to Friday. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She has an early years qualification at level 3.

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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 and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for her early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. This included evidence of the childminder's suitability and paediatric first-aid certificate. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children.

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Inspection activities

16 June 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

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