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 nurturing childminder prides herself in offering a child centred approach. She recognises that children are unique and values their individual personalities. This ensures their own needs are consistently met. Children, including those who have recently started attending with the childminder, demonstrate secure bonds with her. They invite her to join their play, delight in her praise and are confident to seek cuddles should they want some reassurance. The childminder is attentive and responsive to children's needs. This helps children feel listened to and valued in the childminder's care. In addition, the childminder recognises the importance of being a consistent role model to children. This contributes to children's positive behaviour and supports them to quickly form considerate friendships with other children.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans a variety of stimulating activities. These are based on children's own interests, as well as promoting their ongoing development. As such, children are quick to become absorbed in their own play experiences, which are skilfully extended by the childminder. For instance, children use their imagination to become a doctor and a firefighter, excitedly dressing up. The childminder helps children to recall past learned knowledge. She asks who they call if someone is very poorly or if there is a fire. Children are quick to respond '999' as they press the number nine on the play phone. The childminder uses these opportunities to teach children about only calling 999 in an emergency. Children absorb this information and remind her that it is okay on the play phone, as it is just pretend. These experiences help children to learn important life skills.

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n The childminder provides a broad and well-balanced curriculum that incorporates the seven areas of learning. Children are enthusiastic and independently become engrossed in a variety of activities. The childminder knows what skills children have learned and what she wants to teach them next. She confidently plans children's personalised next steps. This enables all children to make good progress. n Communication and language are a fundamental part of the curriculum. Children benefit from high-quality interactions. The childminder skilfully narrates their play, introducing new words and explaining their meanings. She holds age- appropriate, back-and-forth conversations with children, carefully extending their thoughts and ideas. This enables children to continually expand their growing vocabulary. The childminder recognises when children need time to process new information, or to consider her questions. This enables children time to develop

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their own thought processes. As a result, children are confident communicators. n Overall, children follow good hygiene practices. For instance, children are encouraged to thoroughly wash their hands after using the toilet, and before

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7 March 2024 eating their lunch. The childminder talks to them about why this is important. However, occasionally, the childminder does not give children consistent messages regarding handwashing. For example, sometimes children do not wash their hands as part of snack-time routines. This does not consistently promote children's understanding of good self-care skills. n Generally, the childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. She gives gentle reminders and clear explanation as to why she has asked children not to do something. Children listen intently and respond well. This supports children's own knowledge of keeping themselves safe. For example, older children are quick to remind younger children to be careful as they steadily accomplish the small steps in the garden. However, the childminder does not plan opportunities to help children learn about online safety when accessing devices at home. This does not fully support their understanding of how to keep

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themselves safe when accessing the internet. n Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She role models these expectations positively and applies a calm and consistent approach. The childminder gives additional support to children who at times struggle to understand their own emotions. This supports children's personal, social and emotional development well. n Children have various opportunities to develop their independence. They are confident to self-select their own toys and use their imaginations to create their own play. Children persist at activities they first find challenging with thoughtful encouragement from the childminder. This supports children to be resilient. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. She talks to them regularly about their children's individual learning and interests. Parents are complimentary about the childminder. They particularly

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value the regular photo updates they receive, and the opportunities children are given to access the local community.

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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 strengthen practice to consistently promote children's good hygiene and self- care skills n enhance the curriculum to include opportunities for supporting children's understanding of keeping themselves safe online.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484317 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10310029 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 9 Date of previous inspection 25 July 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Arundel, West Sussex. The childminder works all year round, Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3 and a Montessori diploma.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision including the aims and rational for their curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language.¿ n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

7 March 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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