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 settle happily as they quickly come inside and get involved with activities. The childminder greets them warmly and asks them about their morning. Children are excited to play with the resources set out, as the childminder prepares these purposefully to follow children's current interests. Children feel safe with the childminder. They cuddle up with her and talk about their families.

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The provision is good

The childminder organises a wealth of exciting activities to enrich her curriculum. For example, she takes children to local wildlife parks and windmills to extend their curiosity. The childminder promotes children's understanding of the local community. She arranges visits to the local fire station. This helps children to recognise people that help us and teaches children about where they live.

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The provision is good

Relationships among children reflect a highly respectful culture. The childminder models how to share and take turns throughout the daily routine. Children are conscious of each other's abilities. They offer support and guidance to one another, for example, when younger children need help with their coats. The childminder provides praise and admiration for this behaviour. This promotes children's understanding of how to build positive relationships.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has an ambitious curriculum. She builds children's learning around life experiences. For example, she arranges trips to nearby residential homes. Children take part in a range of crafts and games with residents. This helps to increase children's knowledge about the community and people within it. Children have meaningful experiences that teach them about the world they live in. n Children have a keen interest in books and print. The childminder encourages this by frequently sitting down and reading to children. She uses different voices to immerse children in the experience. Children listen attentively and giggle with delight at funny parts of the story. The childminder stops at suitable intervals to check children's comprehension. Children have positive attitudes to learning and develop a real love of reading. n The childminder prepares activities that follow children's interests. She arranges

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outdoor equipment so that children can explore freely. For example, children enjoy posting balls and loose parts down a long tube. The childminder adds language such as 'up' and 'down'. Occasionally, however, the childminder does not recognise when older children's knowledge can be extended. This means that sometimes children do not gain new knowledge to help them understand different concepts. n Children are physically active in their play. The childminder provides activities to

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9 July 2024 help them develop skills, such as balance and coordination. For example, the childminder sets out stepping stones that are different heights. She models how to use them and children copy her with excitement. The childminder builds on younger children's vocabulary by adding words, such as 'jumping'. Children's physical development is promoted, and language skills are increased. n Children have a good understanding of health and hygiene. The childminder reminds children to wash their hands before eating. Children show confidence in managing most of their personal care needs independently. The childminder also teaches children about different foods and the importance of a balanced diet. Children talk about the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables. This helps promote good health. n The childminder keeps parents well informed about their child's development. Parents explain they receive frequent communication and feedback. This helps

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them to support their child's learning at home. They know how to access local support because the childminder provides them with this information. Parent partnerships are strong. n The childminder is passionate about her professional development. She completes advanced courses that have increased her knowledge of supporting different groups of children. The childminder also recently completed training about mathematics in the early years. This has strengthened the implementation of the childminder's curriculum. Teaching standards are continually raised, which benefits children's learning.

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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 skills in supporting older children to extend their knowledge and understanding further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473646 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10351179 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 11 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Worthing, West Sussex and cares for children each weekday between 7.30am and 5.30pm, throughout the year. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 4. She offers free entitlement education to children aged, two, three and four years old.

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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 and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

9 July 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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9 July 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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