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 thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. She offers a homely, nurturing environment which enables children to feel safe and secure. Babies demonstrate this as they snuggle into the childminder when she offers them cuddles and extra reassurance. The childminder is very kind and caring. She has a gentle approach and is dedicated towards providing a high-quality service.

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The provision is good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder plans for this well. She knows every child in detail and is very aware of their individual interests and current abilities. This helps her plan activities which offer children relevant challenge and helps them build on the skills they already have. Every child is valued and included. Children learn to celebrate the similarities and differences between themselves and others. For example, they learn about the different languages some of their friends speak at home.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They clearly understand the childminder's consistent expectations. She shows children how to be kind and respectful and demonstrates this as she plays with them. Children learn to share, take turns and look after their resources. They are polite and show courtesy towards each other in their play and how they interact with one another.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses every opportunity to extend her knowledge and deepen her understanding of how children learn. She notices that some children have patterns in their learning styles and they like to use resources in a certain way. The childminder has completed further training to help her plan for this most effectively. She shares information she has learned with parents to help them understand how their child likes to learn, so that children's learning can be supported effectively at home. n Children's language skills are promoted well. The childminder recently noticed that some younger children were getting frustrated when struggling to develop their communication skills. She completed a course to help her learn how to use signing to support babies' early language development. Babies and children now understand simple signs, such as 'please' and 'thank you', and spontaneously use these as they engage with the childminder.

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need to do better?

n The childminder enables every child to feel valued and included. She promotes their self-confidence by encouraging them to make simple choices. This is demonstrated well at snack time, for instance, when babies are able to choose from two different food options. The childminder gives them time to process information and values the choices they make. This supports their emotional development and builds positive self-esteem.

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need to do better?

29 April 2024 n Children's safety is given high priority. The childminder supervises children closely, including when she is walking to and from school with a group of children. She uses this daily routine to help children learn the importance of road safety and being aware of other dangers around them. Sleeping children are checked on regularly. Older children learn how to keep items containing small pieces away from the babies and younger children to prevent choking risks. n Parents appreciate the childminder's dedication to their children. They use words such as 'amazing' and 'compassionate' to describe how well she cares for their children. Sufficient time is taken when children first start to make sure that parents fully understand the childminder's routines, policies and daily procedures. This helps parents to feel fully informed about the childminder's service and how they can be included in their children's care and learning.

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need to do better?

n Teaching is consistently good. The childminder responds positively when children find new ways to practise different skills. Children delight in using their fingers and different toys to make marks in the pile on the new rug. The childminder values the opportunities this unplanned, spontaneous activity provides. She uses it effectively to help children gain the finger muscle control and coordination they need in preparation for writing. n The childminder forms good partnerships with other settings that children attend. She liaises closely with pre-school staff to make sure that she is fully aware of children's care needs and what they are learning. However, she does not routinely share information about what she is planning for children and the next steps she has identified. This means that assessment information may not always be targeted in the most precise areas.

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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 improve the use of assessment information by sharing it more regularly with other settings that children attend, so that planning for children's learning is even more purposeful.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY217586 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10335542 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 5 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 20 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Burgess Hill, West Sussex. The childminder cares for children Monday to Thursday, from 7.30am to 6pm, for most of the year. Funding is accepted for the provision of free early years education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 inspector talked to the childminder about how she plans for children's learning and development. n The childminder showed the inspector all areas of her home and talked about how she keeps children safe. n Parents' written feedback was read and their views were taken into consideration. n Some regulatory documentation was checked, including evidence of the childminder's first-aid training.

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Inspection activities

29 April 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

29 April 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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