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

All children are settled and very happy in the warm, friendly, and inviting home that the childminder ensures she provides. Children are confident and independent and show that they feel safe and secure. For example, they seek out the childminder for hugs and tell her that they love her. The childminder understands how to plan an effective curriculum that meets children's needs. She plans challenging experiences that encourage children to have a positive attitude towards learning. For example, children are enthusiastic to take part in interesting activities. This is demonstrated when children are intrigued to explore and investigate how to use warm water to melt ice and free the frozen polar bear trapped inside.

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The provision is good

The childminder is a positive role model. Children know what is expected of them and they are polite and behave well. They play together happily and share and take turns. The childminder teaches children about the importance of healthy eating. For example, they talk about fruits as they prepare their healthy snack. Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills. For instance, they regularly visit the park where they learn to use challenging climbing and balancing equipment safely.

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need to do better?

n The childminder gets to know individual children well, including their personalities and what makes them unique. This helps her to plan activities that she knows children will enjoy. Therefore, children remain engaged in their learning and make good progress. n Overall, the childminder successfully supports all children to develop a wide range of skills to support their future learning. This includes encouraging children to be independent and completing their own tasks, such as preparing their own snack and putting on their coats. Children enjoy listening to stories read by the childminder. However, the childminder is not consistent in building on children's interests to further extend their learning. For example, she does does not fully consider how to ensure children have the resources they need to follow their interests in practising their early writing skills. n All children make good progress. This includes children who speak English as an

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additional language. The childminder teaches children simple worlds in other languages, such as hello and goodbye in Italian. She teaches children about other peoples' similarities and differences outside of their own communities and experiences. For example, children learn about the festival of Holi and talk about different religions, such as Muslim beliefs. n The childminder supports children to develop good communication skills. For example, they have meaningful conversations and children listen with interest. The childminder asks children thought-provoking questions and gives them time

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11 December 2023 to think and then respond. Children are confident to communicate and share their thoughts and ideas. n Parents speak fondly of the childminder, and all highly recommend her. Overall, the childminder establishes positive relationships with parents and keeps them fully informed about their children's day. However, the childminder does not consistently share more thorough information about children's progress. This means parents do not fully understand how to support their learning at home even further. The childminder does not use more effective and regular ways to strengthen the consistency of care between home and the setting. n The childminder evaluates her practice daily. She reflects on how well children were engaged in their learning experiences. The childminder takes into careful consideration the views and feedback given by children. The childminder meets regularly with other childminders. They observe each other interact with and

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teach children and provide each other with constructive feedback. The childminder uses her findings to support her future practice and activity plans. n The childminder completes a wide range of relevant reading, research, and training. She has recently learned about the different ways to ensure that learning environments are engaging to ensure that children use all resources purposefully. This helps children remain interested to learn.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of all safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures. She has a comprehensive knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse to look out for that may cause a concern. The childminder knows who to contact to seek advice and how to raise and follow up any potential issues. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date. For example, she completes regular safeguarding training. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves and others safe. For instance, when they go on walks, they talk about the rules of how to cross the road safely.

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should:

n build on children's interest in early literacy skills even further n strengthen the link between home and the setting to enhance parents understanding of how they can consistently support their children's learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486418 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10308461 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 5 Date of previous inspection 16 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She is located in Burgess Hill, West Sussex. The childminder cares for children from Monday to Thursday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year around. She receives funding to provide free early education for children aged three years. The childminder has a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder has 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 her practice. n The inspector carried out a learning walk with the childminder. The inspector assessed the impact of the quality of interactions and the learning opportunities she provides children. n The inspector viewed the indoor and outdoor learning environments. n The inspector reviewed written documentation. This included safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures. n During the inspection the inspector spoke to the childminder and children at convenient times and reviewed written feedback from parents and considered their views.

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Inspection activities

11 December 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

11 December 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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