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. The nurturing childminder welcomes children with smiles and laughter. She provides them with comfort and reassurance as they say goodbye to their parents. Children's emotional security is supported. The childminder creates an environment where children talk openly about feelings. She frequently engages children in conversation. Children confidently talk about their experiences, such as attending weddings and family events.

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The provision is good

The childminder is passionate about the education she delivers to children. She constructs a curriculum that provides children with a rich set of experiences. For example, the childminder works with a care home to create a programme where children interact with older residents. Children learn about people within their community.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate a good understanding of how to be kind and respectful to others. This is because the childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She recognises how to implement rules so that all children can understand them. When children struggle to share, the childminder gently reminds children how taking toys from others might make them feel. The childminder promotes children's knowledge of how to develop positive relationships.

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need to do better?

n The childminder fosters the development of children's communication and language skills. She talks to children about their activities and supports their conversations consistently. When children are pretending to settle their dolls for a sleep, the childminder introduces words such as 'content'. Children build a broad vocabulary and use new language in their imaginative play. n Children build strong mathematics skills. The childminder provides children with activities that encourage them to count. During a game of shops, the childminder counts out the pretend money. Children are interested in the coins. Furthermore, the childminder introduces children to resources such as tape measures. Children demonstrate positive attitudes to learning as they measure vehicles with the childminder. This supports children to develop an understanding of mathematical concepts. n The childminder creates an environment where children play freely and follow

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their interests. They enjoy exploring the different equipment and dressing up together. However, at times, the childminder does not recognise moments when children's interests can be extended. This means that, on occasion, children do not receive teaching that further secures their knowledge and understanding. n Children talk about the exciting trips they have been on as they play

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27 August 2024 imaginatively. The childminder supports children to incorporate their own life experiences into their play. Children excitedly dress up and go to pretend restaurants. They are highly engaged in their activities as they laugh with enjoyment throughout. n The childminder promotes the importance of oral hygiene. She talks to children about teeth brushing and how to stay healthy. Children talk about visiting the dentist, and the childminder shares her own experiences. They listen attentively and ask her questions. Children receive consistent messages that increase their understanding of healthy practices. n Children are physically active in their play. They learn how to throw beanbags accurately and master the skill of using skipping ropes. The childminder plans outings to extend children's physical development further. She provides opportunities for them to climb and explore while learning to consider risks for

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themselves. Children gain valuable independence skills. n The childminder builds strong partnerships with local schools. She keeps channels of communication open to fully support children's transitions. Furthermore, she works closely with parents and other professionals. For example, when children have support from speech and language therapists, the childminder engages with these professionals to put effective strategies in place. Through this, children receive a shared approach to their learning that supports the best outcomes. n The childminder is committed to her own professional development. She builds on her knowledge frequently by attending a range of relevant courses. For example, she has recently completed a course that has increased her understanding of how to implement the literacy curriculum. Children benefit from continually raised teaching standards.

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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 make better use of learning opportunities to extend children's knowledge and understanding during self-chosen play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423736 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10359949 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 18 Date of previous inspection 3 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Worthing, West Sussex. She operates all year round from 6.30am until 6.30pm, Monday to Thursday. The childminder has an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She provides free entitlement education for 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 The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n Parents shared their views on the childminder with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children.

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Inspection activities

27 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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27 August 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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