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 build close and sensitive relationships with the childminder. They quickly get involved with the exciting toys that have been set up for them. Babies who are still settling in have cuddles with the childminder. She offers reassurance and provides them with stimulating activities until they feel ready to explore.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports young children to build a positive understanding of their behaviour. She models turn taking and encourages children to copy this. For example, children offer cars to one another as they enjoy a game of racing cars on the track. When children say thank you for a toy, the childminder offers them plenty of praise. Children have high levels of respect for their friends and the childminder.

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The provision is good

Children engage in their learning. The childminder plans activities that follow children's interests and focus on what she wants them to learn next. For example, when the childminder wants to build on children's knowledge of colours, she creates activities such as making yellow play dough. Children enjoy this and copy the childminder as she names the colour. Children build positive attitudes to learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows how to support young children's developing language. While playing together, she introduces them to words such as 'car' and 'train'. The childminder motivates children's curiosity as she looks at factual dinosaur books. She supports children in forming comparisons and she talks about dinosaurs that can swim or fly. Children gain meaningful knowledge that excites and interests them. n Children have access to a wide range of physical play activities. They enjoy the open and well-arranged outdoor play space. The childminder takes children on regular trips out to local parks in the community. She uses these opportunities to enhance children's coordination and exploration skills. Children's gross motor skills develop well. n The childminder creates a range of interesting activities. She uses her knowledge of each child to plan learning carefully. During a play dough activity, the childminder talks to children about adding camomile. However, at times, the

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need to do better?

childminder does not recognise when to build on children's interest in activities to extend their learning further. Consequently, children do not always gain the knowledge they need. n Children have plenty of opportunities to develop early literacy skills. They explore books with the childminder and stay engaged for long periods. The childminder enthusiastically reads to them with a variety of animated voices. She also takes

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25 January 2024 children on regular trips to the local library as part of her curriculum. Children develop a love of reading from a young age. n The childminder understands the significance of continuous professional development. She undertakes a range of courses to keep her knowledge and skills relevant and up to date. Most recently, she has completed a special educational needs coordinator course. The childminder explains how this has broadened her understanding and will continue to help her in her day-to-day practice. n The childminder supports children carefully with hygiene and care routines. She promptly recognises when babies are tired and calmly prepares them for a sleep. When children need their nappy changed, the childminder sensitively asks their permission. These effective care practices positively enhance children's emotional well-being. n The childminder understands how to support all children, including those who

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need to do better?

only attend before and after school. She knows the importance of keeping children safe, including when using the internet or digital technology. However, the childminder does not consider how to teach children about staying safe online. As such, children do not consistently gain information about how to recognise when they might be at risk or where to get help if they need it.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n build on learning experiences for older children to extend their knowledge and provide further challenge n strengthen teaching opportunities to provide children with information about online safety.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY232616 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10317282 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 12 Date of previous inspection 16 May 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002 and is located in the Findon Valley area of Worthing, West Sussex. She provides care Tuesday to Friday, between 7.30am and 6pm, all year round. The childminder has a relevant 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 childminder. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. n Children spoke to/communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n Parents shared their written views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

25 January 2024 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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