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 childminder has focused her curriculum on following the needs and interests of the children she cares for. She is flexible in her approach, listening to the children's views and wishes. The childminder provides children with exciting learning experiences she knows they will enjoy. She has created a welcoming and positive environment. The childminder is caring and attentive. This successfully supports children to feel secure, and their confidence develops.

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The provision is good

Children make good progress in their learning and development, and thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. For instance, babies crawl into the shallow tray filled with water and splash with delight. They look at the childminder with big smiles on their faces and she responds playfully back to them. The childminder supports children to learn about cause and effect as she demonstrates how to use the water mills. The children copy, scooping and pouring the water as they watch what happens. Children are keen to learn and show high levels of engagement. They demonstrate positive behaviour towards each other and the environment. For example, they follow the childminder's instructions and help to tidy up. In addition, children are caring towards each other, such as when they pass each other their belongings and give each other cuddles.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a very good understanding of child development. She knows what the children need to learn next. The childminder regularly reflects on children's achievements and assesses if there are any gaps in children's knowledge. The curriculum is broad and interesting, supporting all children to make good progress. However, some activities are not planned quite as precisely as possible to fully extend and challenge individual children's learning. n The childminder ensures her interactions with children promote their communication and language skills. For example, she comments on what children are doing as they play and repeats words back to them. This has a positive impact on the rate at which children's speech develops. In addition, the childminder sings with children as part of their daily 'rhyme time' session. Children adore joining in, shaking their instruments along to the music. n The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She explains to

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children what is going to happen next, helping them to become familiar with the routine. Children's behaviour is good. They take turns with the resources and play together cooperatively. The childminder is a positive role model. She teaches children to use 'kind hands' and care for each other. This helps children to build positive relationships with their peers. n The childminder builds effective partnerships with other professionals. For example, she works closely with other early years settings that children attend to

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need to do better?

10 July 2024 share information about children's progress and ensure that the right support is put in place. Parents describe the childminder as 'wonderful' and 'dedicated'. They comment on how she keeps them up to date with their children's learning. This helps parents to know how to continue supporting their child at home. n The experienced childminder reflects on her provision to ensure that she consistently provides good-quality care and education for all children. The childminder ensures she keeps up to date with her mandatory training. This helps her to keep her knowledge and skills refreshed. n The childminder demonstrates how she keeps children safe. For instance, she ensures they are well supervised when climbing up and down the slide. The childminder promotes the children's physical well-being. She encourages regular opportunities for fresh air and physical play. The childminder provides healthy

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food choices and supports children to learn good table manners. This helps children to develop positive habits from a young age. n Children benefit from regular opportunities to develop their independence. The childminder gives children lots of positive encouragement when they do things for themselves, such as putting on their shoes. This helps build their self- esteem. The childminder helps children to develop their cultural awareness. She does this through teaching children about a range of festivals, planning outings within the community and trying food from around the world. As a result, children begin to understand about the wider world.

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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 refine further the planning of activities within the curriculum to reflect children's individual learning even more precisely.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 114730 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10346914 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 13 Date of previous inspection 15 August 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Crawley, West Sussex. She operates her service from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder has a level 3 childcare qualification. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 viewed the childminder's home and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. 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 The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

10 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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Inspection activities

10 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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