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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children feel safe and secure in the childminder's home. She welcomes children inside, giving them cuddles to reassure them as they settle in. Children communicate with confidence. They talk about the special toys they have brought in from home. The childminder extends children's play. She encourages them to bring their toys to a pretend tea party. Children recreate real life experiences together and build their conversational skills.

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The provision is good

Children are engaged and motivated in their play. The childminder sets up exciting activities, which children become thoroughly involved in. They explore with play dough and pretend to make different animals. Children discuss making a dinosaur and consider how they might do this. The childminder shows children a book with lots of facts about dinosaurs. Children begin to problem solve independently and learn how to find out information.

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The provision is good

The childminder encourages children to try out different movements with their bodies. They stretch and jump as they explore the outdoor play space. Children build strong physical skills. They climb and balance with care. The childminder supports children to confidently manage appropriate risks. Children are proud of their accomplishments as they jump down from a raised balance beam.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She models kindness and good manners to build on children's understanding. When children struggle to share, the childminder talks to children about taking turns. This increases children's knowledge of how to build respectful relationships. n Children have a keen interest in books. They frequently take stories to the childminder. She reads them with enthusiasm, keeping children engaged and interested in the story. Children talk about different rhyming words. They enjoy testing out sounds that rhyme with their names. Children begin to develop early literacy skills. n The childminder knows how to increase children's early language development. She provides children with interactions that encourage them to engage in conversations. The childminder models new words to young children to broaden their growing vocabularies. Children's communication is supported well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has created a curriculum that supports children's progress. She knows each child remarkably well and explains how she uses assessment to plan for their learning. Occasionally, group learning activities are not planned precisely enough to support all children. Therefore, some children do not benefit from these learning experiences. n Children have a range of enriching experiences with the childminder. She takes

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need to do better?

22 July 2024 them to attractions such as farms and special reptile sessions. Children recall what they have learned and discuss the different creatures they encountered. Children gain valuable knowledge that inspires their learning. n The childminder works closely with parents to involve them in children's learning. Parents explain they receive information about what their child is currently working towards. This supports them in knowing how to support children's learning further at home. n Children are independent in their self-care routines. The childminder encourages children to put on their own boots and coats when they go outside. Children are confident to cut their own snack and put their rubbish away. Children demonstrate a sense of responsibility and gain important skills to support them in their future education. n Children learn about good health. During snack time, they ask the childminder if

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need to do better?

milk is good for them. She provides children with facts about the nutritional benefits of a balanced diet. The childminder also teaches children about exercise and hydration. Children receive consistent messages that promote healthy lifestyle choices. n The childminder ensures all children receive full entitlement to their early education. She collaborates with professionals that work with children, such as health visitors. The childminder implements specialised plans to support children when necessary. She also works with other settings that children attend to share information about their progress. Children receive a shared approach to their learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n plan group activities more precisely so that all children consistently benefit from learning experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501851 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10355495 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 10 Date of previous inspection 30 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Sompting, West Sussex. She provides care for children all year round, on Monday to Wednesday from 7.30am to 6pm. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at degree level. She provides funded early 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 childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and the curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. 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 Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

22 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

22 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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