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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children benefit from the consistently warm interactions and high expectations from the childminder and her co-childminder. Children arrive with smiles on their faces, knowing that they have a day of learning and excitement planned for them. The sound of children's laughter echoes throughout the childminder's home. The childminder strongly encourages children to do things for themselves to support their growing independence. For example, children put on their own shoes and sun hats, and are fully competent at washing and drying their hands.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate high levels of perseverance when attempting something for the first time. For example, they squeal with delight when they successfully manage to balance during a stepping game. They applaud and cheer each other on, beaming with pride as a result of their achievements. The childminder supports children to develop strong social skills which prepare them well for future learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder is committed to providing exciting opportunities that children may not have experienced before. For example, children visit farms, enjoy a trip on a boat and regularly visit the nearby beach. These experiences give children a strong understanding of the world around them.

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need to do better?

n Communication between the childminder and her co-childminder is strong. Parents provide feedback and contribute ideas for activities. They are encouraged to be involved with their child's learning. They appreciate the detailed information that the childminder and her co-childminder share with them. n The childminder is committed to raising the standard of her provision to an even higher level. She regularly attends training courses that positively impact the children in her care. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are provided with targeted support to enable them to access all learning. The childminder meets with other childminding groups, where strong practice is shared. She completes regular, ongoing safeguarding training to ensure that children's welfare is at the heart of everything she does. n The childminder has a good balance of adult-led and child-led activities which

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need to do better?

support children's interests as they self-select activities. Overall, she implements plans for future learning based on children's current interests and existing knowledge. However, on occasion, the learning intent in planned activities is not clearly defined and some activities are too long for some of the children taking part. Consequently, some activities are less successful than others at engaging children and extending their learning. n A key strength of the childminder's provision is the promotion of healthy

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5 August 2024 lifestyles. Children are extremely good 'movers', demonstrating a high level of agility. They confidently ride bicycles and use their arms to balance on obstacles. Babies climb steps under the watchful eye of the childminder, who knows the physical capabilities of all the children. Children eat a varied, healthy diet, rich in fruits and vegetables. They know that they must wash their hands before eating or after visiting the toilet. n The childminder weaves mathematics throughout the day into a variety of activities and situations. She talks about quantity and size as children play with rice, pasta and sand. Children show strong levels of confidence in their mathematical skills as they count pieces of fruit and count the steps in the garden. Older children are challenged more, and competently use numbers to measure a quantity on a jug. The childminder praises them as they exclaim, 'Look, this is one hundred!'

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n The childminder is an excellent role model. She has high expectations for children's behaviour. Children are kind to each other and show respect for toys and resources. They are keen to engage in a variety of activities and listen well to what is being asked of them. The childminder gently and effectively supports children to understand the boundaries. This helps prepare children for future learning experiences, such as going to school.

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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 planning to more precisely identify the learning intent of adult-led activities and to reflect the developmental abilities of all children taking part.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2679852 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10354736 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 7 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022 and lives in Worthing, West Sussex. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works alongside her co-childminder.

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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 joined the inspector on a learning walk. She discussed with the inspector how she organises her curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors. She discussed children's progress with the childminder. n The childminder and inspector carried out a joint observation. n The inspector looked at a sample of relevant documentation. n The inspector took account of written feedback provided by parents

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Inspection activities

5 August 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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