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 are very happy and secure and thoroughly enjoy their day. Babies who have just started show an immediate bond with the childminder who is caring and attentive. Children behave well and show the ability to manage their own emotions under the gentle guidance of the childminder. Younger children are supported to help them to quickly develop these skills. The childminder is an effective role model who helps children to build patience and kindness in playing and sharing with others. She helps children to find solutions to problems they encounter to build on their understanding and resilience.

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The provision is good

Children have many opportunities for outdoor physical play such as regular trips to parks and weekly playgroups. This helps children to learn to manage risks in their own play and build confidence. Babies are developing their skills as they balance and pull themselves up on items. Children are encouraged to be independent in their own self-care. For example, older children persevere to put on their own socks. Children and babies receive high levels of praise. This helps them to build a positive self-esteem in their growing abilities for their future learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has worked well towards the recommendations set at the last inspection. For instance, she now effectively uses self-evaluation to continuously improve areas of her provision. The childminder understands the importance of gathering the views of parents and the children to help to inform areas for change. n Children are engaged learners who enjoy the range of toys that are available for them. The childminder knows to provide resources that build on children's growing and changing interests. For example, their current fascinations with dinosaurs and transport. However, babies and much younger children cannot independently access the additional range of resources and books easily, to help them to make their own choices. n The childminder plans for her professional development to keep her knowledge up to date. For instance, a recent course has helped to strengthen her understanding of safeguarding of children. The childminder regularly shares

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ideas with other childminders to continuously build on the quality of her provision. n Children are making good progress. The childminder watches their development to quickly identify potential gaps in their learning. This helps to ensure that children receive additional help if required. The childminder recognises the need to share information with other settings that children attend. This provides children with a joined-up approach towards their future development. n The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents and fully involves

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need to do better?

26 September 2023 them in the progress their children make and how they can support them at home. She ensures that parents receive updates and seeks information on children's changing interests and requirements. The childminder has good settling-in processes for new children, to help them to very quickly build a sense of belonging. n Children are starting to concentrate for longer periods of time as they build towers together with wooden bricks. They use their increasing mathematical skills as they count and recognise different colours and shapes. Babies happily explore with doors and buttons that make sounds and quickly remember how to repeat actions using their increasing memory. n The childminder knows the importance of helping children to build an awareness of the world around them. She helps children to meet an array of people during their many outings, to build on their social skills and interactions. However,

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need to do better?

children do not have access to a wider range of resources or opportunities, to help them to further build on their awareness of the similarities and differences in themselves and others. 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. She introduces a variety of words, sounds and questions that helps to build on babies and children's growing abilities. The childminder's gentle approach and calm nature supports children to have the confidence to develop these skills further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is confident in how she would identify potential signs and symptoms of abuse and the procedures she would use to report any concerns. This helps to protect the welfare of children. The childminder has robust policies in place that she regularly reviews and updates. She uses good risk assessments at home and on outings to help to keep children safe and secure at all times. The childminder is aware of wider safeguarding issues such as county lines and 'Prevent' duty. She has recently completed a training course to increase her understanding in all areas of child protection.

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should:

n review the storage of resources, to ensure that younger children have easier access to build on their own independent choices n strengthen opportunities for children in their own play, to build on their awareness of the similarities and differences of themselves and others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492313 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10285598 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 11 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Pease Pottage, West Sussex. She provides care all year round, Monday and Tuesday from 9am to 3pm, and Wednesday and Thursday from 9am to 4pm.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the provider 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. The childminder talked to the inspector about her early years curriculum and what she wants children to learn. n The inspector observed the interaction of 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 and 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

26 September 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

26 September 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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