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

The childminder provides a warm and nurturing environment in which children settle well. Children are confident and demonstrate a sense of belonging in the home-from-home environment that the childminder has prepared for them. They are motivated to learn through a variety of inspiring activities that capture their interests. For example, younger children show their delight as they explore different textures and objects in a tray. They learn some basic mathematical concepts, such as 'light' and 'heavy' as they use scoops to collect and transport rice to a container. The childminder challenges older children to predict measurements using a weighing scale during the same activity. This demonstrates how the childminder adapts her curriculum to meet the learning needs of all children.

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The provision is good

Children behave very well and are kind and caring to each other. The childminder's gentle approach positively impacts the way children treat each other. Children have a strong understanding of the behavioural boundaries and know what is expected of them. The childminder provides a routine which helps children to understand what is happening next. This approach effectively supports children's emotional well-being and transitions such as moving on from one activity to another.

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need to do better?

n The childminder's curriculum is sequenced well across her provision. She identifies children's individual abilities and has a deep knowledge of the children she cares for. For example, the childminder recognises what children need to learn next based on their existing knowledge. She uses this information to further challenge children and to teach them new skills. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their education, such as going to school. n Overall, the childminder builds on children's language skills very well. She provides a narrative as they play, repeats words and includes new ones to enable children to become to become confident communicators. However, at times, the childminder does not give children enough time to respond with their own ideas or opinions. This does not consistently support children to improve their communication skills or contribute with their own thoughts. n The childminder enjoys her role in early education. Her passion is evident in the

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strong bonds she has built with children and the high-quality of first-hand experiences that she provides. Gaps in children's learning are lessened as they learn about the community in which they live and the diverse world around them. For example, children's social skills are enhanced as they regularly mix with larger groups of children from different backgrounds. n The childminder models to the children how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. She teaches children about making healthy choices and provides a large range of nutritious meals. The childminder works alongside parents to help encourage

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21 November 2024 any children who find it difficult to have more variety in their diet, for example by including fruits and vegetables. Children regularly prepare food and help to cook and bake. The childminder uses these planned sessions to focus on healthy living and enjoyable foods. Children have daily access to outdoor play and run around in the fresh air. n The childminder works well alongside other professionals, such as nursery staff and schoolteachers. She regularly shares detailed information on children's current learning and development which helps support a continuity of care between settings. The childminder attends training which positively impacts on her already strong provision. She shares good practice with other childminders and provides information and advice for parents on a variety of topics, such as toilet training for their children. n Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder and demonstrate that

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they are happy and feel safe and secure. For example, they approach a visitor to the home with confidence, keen to find out more about them. Older children nurture younger children and share toys and resources with them. They build firm friendships, give each other hugs and share giggles and laughter as they play.

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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 support for children to think things through and express their own ideas and opinions during conversations.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541228 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10364110 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 12 Date of previous inspection 24 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Horsham, West Sussex. She works on Monday from 8.30 am to 3.00 pm and Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8.30 am to 5.15 pm. The childminder provides government funded early education places for children aged from nine months to four years.

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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 her curriculum. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children during a range of activities. n The inspector spoke with children at appropriate times during the inspection to gather their views. n The views of parents were considered by the inspector. n The inspector viewed a range of key documentation provided by the childminder.

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Inspection activities

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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