Edwards, Karen Samantha

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder is dedicated and ensures that children make exceptional progress and are very well prepared for the next stage in their learning. She plans meticulously to provide a rich learning experience where children are consistently engaged and challenged through a broad and balanced curriculum. The childminder uses positive reinforcement to praise children when they follow the routines of the day. Children have lovely manners and are kind and respectful. They develop high levels of maturity and demonstrate a caring nature, which the childminder models well for them.

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The provision is outstanding

Children arrive at the childminder's home excited and in anticipation of what the day will bring. They relish the opportunity to solve problems and be independent in their learning. The childminder is exceptionally skilled in her very effective teaching style. She challenges children and provides the resources for them to be active in their own learning, such as shopping for exotic fruits to support storytelling. Children listen keenly to the information that they are given about children's lives in another country. They confidently ask questions about people in communities beyond their own. Children accompany the childminder on outings to museums, art galleries and stately homes. They develop an interest in the creative arts and an awareness of history.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has an excellent understanding of children's development. She knows what they need to learn next. Parents say that they feel very involved in their child's education. They appreciate the high standards of the assessments the childminder completes to help keep them informed so that they can support children's learning at home effectively. n The childminder actively instils in children a strong sense of responsibility. For example, children learn about people who are less fortunate than themselves. They take part in local events to raise awareness and funds to help those who are in need. Consequently, children develop positive attitudes, such as respect for others around them. n The childminder regularly evaluates her practice. She seeks feedback from children and families to enhance her already outstanding provision. The childminder works closely with other professionals, such as health visitors and

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teachers. She shares her wealth of knowledge so others may benefit from her excellent practice. The childminder ensures that her assistants are well informed of teaching practices for very young children. She provides ongoing opportunities for her assistants to keep updated with safeguarding information in line with local protocols. n Children demonstrate a remarkably high level of independence. The childminder

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27 September 2024 teaches children to persevere during tasks. This fosters in them a strong sense of achievement when they accomplish something for the first time. Children use knives to cut up and serve each other snack. They develop an understanding of how to handle tools safely. Children say, 'We have to keep our fingers out of the way.' They independently collect items for lunch to make their own sandwiches. n The childminder provides a large range of highly educational activities. She demonstrates her understanding of the importance of providing a broad and balanced curriculum. For example, children develop excellent mathematical skills as they role play serving each other in a 'shop'. Children use props and visual cue cards to help them work out how much they need to pay for bananas and apples. The childminder stops them at intervals and asks questions to check their understanding. Children count out pennies and say, 'There you are,

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Madam.' They learn that by adding two pennies and three pennies, they have five, which enables them to buy two pieces of fruit. Children's learning is consolidated as they progress to lead their own play using their new counting skills. n Children develop a love of books, which strongly supports their vocabulary and imagination. The childminder provides resources to bring stories alive. She regularly takes children to the library to choose books. Children are inspired by discussions around characters in stories. The childminder supports children to further develop a deep fascination of literacy by encouraging them to re-enact the plot. Children excitedly recall their favourite parts to the inspector and say, 'Would you like me to read you this story?'

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY333132 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10363962 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 3 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 17 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in the Poundhill area of Crawley, West Sussex. The childminder is a qualified teacher. She provides funded care and early education for children aged from nine months to four years. The childminder provides care for older children during out-of-school hours. She occasionally works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector and childminder carried out a joint observation of a group activity. n The inspector viewed a sample of key documentation, including suitability checks for other adults living in the childminder's home.

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Inspection activities

27 September 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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