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

Children are settled and happy in the childminder's care. They independently access a variety of activities in the home-from-home environment. The childminder is nurturing, patient and caring, which helps children to settle quickly. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure, seeking out cuddles and reassurance when they need it.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides opportunities for the children to be active outdoors. Children develop good control and coordination as they climb on the climbing frame in the garden. They navigate space well as they pretend to take baby dolls for a walk in the pram. Children enjoy regular trips to the local park and woodland, where the childminder encourages them to collect natural resources, such as leaves and pine cones. This extends children's learning as they observe and talk about wildlife and the natural world.

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The provision is good

Children, including those who speak English as an additional language and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress from their starting points. The childminder skilfully uses children's home language as well as English to help children feel welcome and valued.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a curriculum that builds on children's current level of learning and interests. She uses this knowledge to plan a curriculum on the key skills that children need to be successful in their future learning. The childminder strengthens children's learning as she encourages them to link knowledge with real-life experiences. For example, when singing animal songs and exploring the sounds the animals make, the childminder links this to when children previously fed ducks. This helps children make connections in their learning. n The childminder uses children's love of stories and books to support their communication development and early literacy skills. For example, she repeats key words such as 'bag' and 'hat' and uses props to extend children's learning and imagination. This supports children to develop new language quickly. n The childminder teaches children about the importance of healthy eating and

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oral hygiene. For example, during mealtimes, the childminder talks to children about the importance of eating a healthy breakfast. Through discussion, children learn which foods may be harmful to their teeth and the importance of brushing teeth regularly. This helps children gain an early understanding of how to keep themselves healthy. n The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how high-quality teaching enhances children's learning and incorporates this into her practice. For example, she listens to children and responds to their needs and questions sensitively.

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10 September 2024 However, on occasion, the childminder does not provide children with enough time to think and respond with their own thoughts and ideas. This prevents children from fully exploring their own ideas and finding solutions to problems for themselves. n The childminder supports children to learn new concepts, such as mathematics, in a variety of ways. For example, the childminder incorporates counting trees and cars while out on walks. This helps prepare children well for their next stage in learning. n The childminder places a high priority on developing children's independence and self-care skills. For example, she provides plenty of opportunities for children to practise dressing themselves and putting their own shoes on. This helps children develop the skills to do things for themselves. n Children behave well. They are polite, well mannered and considerate towards each other. The childminder and her assistant are good role models. They listen

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to children, allow them to make choices and give children plenty of praise and encouragement. This supports children to develop their confidence and self- esteem. n The childminder develops strong partnerships with parents. The childminder provides regular updates on children's development through daily face-to-face and electronic communications. In addition, she offers home visits to obtain information from parents about children's family life, interests and cultural experiences. This has a positive impact on children's learning at home.

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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 Provide enough time for children to think and respond with their own thoughts and ideas when asking questions

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Setting details

Unique reference number 114814 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10351129 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 5 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 9 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Haywards Heath, West Sussex. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3. She regularly works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am to 4pm, Tuesday to Thursday. The childminder provides funded early years education for one-, two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder talked to the inspector about what she wants children to learn during the learning walk. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated an activity together during a joint observation. n The quality of education was observed, and the inspector assessed the impact that this has on children's learning. n Parents shared their feedback with the inspector. n Relevant documentation was observed and discussed, such as a certificate for first-aid training.

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Inspection activities

10 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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Inspection activities

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