Childminder in West Sussex

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is outstanding

Children thrive in the exceptionally well-organised and welcoming environment. The childminder has children's welfare at the centre of everything that she does. She is dedicated to offering an exemplary service to children and their families. The childminder's passion and knowledge have a positive impact on the learning and development of children. They make excellent progress from their starting points. The childminder treats children with respect and kindness. She sets a high standard of expected behaviour and models this well. As a result, children have impeccable behaviour and demonstrate positive attitudes to their learning and each other. They play well together, share toys and resources and show kindness to their friends.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder has an impressive knowledge of how children learn and develop. She has excellent interaction skills that wholly support children to further extend their knowledge. Children are challenged during activities and discussions. The childminder uses children's interests in an imaginative way to keep them motivated and engaged. For example, the childminder uses the knowledge that children have gained from a recent outing to a butterfly farm. Older children are fascinated when they recognise patterns in the wings of a butterfly during a craft activity. Young children name the colours on the wings and repeat new vocabulary, such as 'fly' and 'whoosh'.

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n The childminder puts an exceptional effort into her curriculum. To support this she regularly takes children on outings to progress their learning. Children visit parks, zoos, local places of interest and the dentist. The childminder organises opportunities for children to mix with other children of similar ages. This has a positive impact on children's socialisation and play skills in preparation for the next stage in their education. Children demonstrate high levels of confidence and articulation. They eagerly greet and introduce themselves to the inspector and proudly share information, such as their ages. n Children's overall well-being is exceptionally well-supported. The childminder readily acknowledges children's feelings when they are upset. She comforts children by cuddling and soothing them. Children learn to identify their emotions and develop the words to express them. They build their emotional literacy and

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demonstrate they can recognise other children's feelings. n Children are excellent movers, demonstrating a high level of agility and spatial awareness. They slide, climb, jump and crawl through a variety of outside equipment that fully supports each child's individual physical development. The childminder has a thorough understanding of children's individual physical needs and fully understands how to help them develop their small and large muscles. She wholly supports children to manage risk and be aware of their own physical

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19 June 2024 capabilities. Children have an excellent understanding of healthy lifestyles. They talk animatedly about the healthy foods that are in their lunches. n The childminder strives for excellence in her provision. She regularly attends training and courses that may positively impact the children in her care. The childminder uses her extensive knowledge to mentor other childminders in the locality, who value her passion and professionalism. She shares her expertise with her assistant to ensure their knowledge is up to date which highly supports children's learning. The childminder's strenuous efforts to be a source of support and education for children and their parents is evident in the outstanding feedback parents give to the inspector. n Children gain a wealth of knowledge which helps them to prepare for life in modern Britain. For example, the childminder engages children in a project where she teaches them about sustainability and recycling. Children learn about

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the importance of looking after their environment after a discussion about a refuse truck on the street outside. They are excited to take part in recycling activities. The childminder extends activities such as these to provide activities for parents and children to engage in at home. n All children including the very youngest learn to count and add numbers together due to the childminder's skilful teaching. This superbly supports their ongoing learning. Older children learn how to weigh and balance scales. They understand the concept of 'less' and 'more'. Younger children recite a rhyme about frogs. The childminder teaches them how to count the leaps they are making. Young children show delight as they exclaim 'I did five leaps!'. The childminder's highly impressive interactions with children help them to make outstanding progress.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY358214 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10351130 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 6 Date of previous inspection 9 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Southwick, in West Sussex. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for family and bank holidays. The childminder's husband is registered as an assistant.

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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 observed the implementation of the curriculum during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector carried out an evaluation of an activity with the childminder and they discussed their findings. n The inspector spoke to children to find out about their time at the setting. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector considered the views of parents, grandparents and colleagues provided on the day of the inspection.

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Inspection activities

19 June 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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19 June 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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