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 settled and thrive in the childminder's care. They confidently access the resources they want to play with. For example, they show others where they can find paper, pencils, puzzles and board games. The childminder gently reminds children how to safely open and close the cupboard doors. Children choose a puzzle to do together and work cooperatively to complete it. The childminder encourages children to find the pieces of the puzzle that fit together and suggests they look at the picture on the box to help them. The childminder praises children for their efforts, and children independently praise each other when they find the right piece to the puzzle. Children demonstrate high levels of concentration and perseverance.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children's knowledge of the wider community. She takes children on daily visits to local groups, nature attractions and the library. Children talk confidently about the books they have chosen to borrow. They enjoy looking at books with the childminder and recall parts of the story they have heard before. Children play well together and take turns independently. For example, they share wooden blocks and talk about the 'village' they are creating. They later return to their creations and share wooden figures with each other as they role play.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is a member of a local childminding support group and meets with other childminders regularly. She shares practice ideas with other members of the group and provides support and guidance to newly registered childminders. The childminder has recently updated her safeguarding training and has a valid first-aid certificate. n The childminder plans the curriculum around children's interests. She supports children to be as independent as possible and ready for the next stage in their learning. For example, the childminder encourages children to put their own coats and shoes on before they go outside. Children independently wash their hands after using the toilet and before mealtimes. In addition, the childminder promotes children's social skills and confidence. n Children are confident at communicating with others. They hold thoughtful conversations with each other and with adults. For example, the childminder

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asks the children what their favourite thing was about a child's recent birthday party and encourages children to recall their experiences. n Children are eager and motivated to learn. They show increasingly positive attitudes to their learning and persevere at activities for long periods. The childminder creates an environment that supports children's concentration and responds to their emerging interests. However, the childminder does not always identify when to use these opportunities to enhance these skills and precisely

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need to do better?

5 March 2024 target children's individual learning. n Children get lots of opportunities to play outside and be physically active. For instance, the childminder takes children on regular outings, such as to the local park and woodland. In addition, children have access to the childminder's secure garden and enjoy puddle splashing and mark making with chalks on the patio. n Parents are very happy with the care their children receive. They say that they feel well informed about the activities their children take part in and about the progress they are making. For example, the childminder uses a book to share information with parents about what their children have done that day. Parents say that the childminder provides them with advice and support, such as guidance on weaning and bottle feeding. n The childminder supports children's independence at mealtimes. For example, children access plates and cups independently and cut up fruit, using child-safe

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knives. They bring in their own lunch boxes and are encouraged to open the packets and pots of fruit by themselves. n Children enjoy looking at books, and the childminder introduces them to new vocabulary. For example, as children learn about things that fly, the childminder talks about different types of aeroplanes, such as biplanes. The childminder explains to children how hot air balloons work. She explains how fire creates the hot air that inflates the balloon.

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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 enhance further the early years curriculum to reflect children's individual learning needs even more precisely.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 114459 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10317347 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 8 Date of previous inspection 30 May 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Southwater, West Sussex. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. She has a childcare 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 spoke to the inspector about how she organises her early years setting, including the aims and rationale for her curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector sampled written feedback from parents and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

5 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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Inspection activities

5 March 2024 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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