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 beam with delight as they arrive. They are welcomed warmly by the childminder and assistants. Children settle quickly and come inside to greet their friends. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and cared for in the childminder's home. They go to her for cuddles and, together, they play exciting imaginary games. For example, children become immersed in making pretend cups of tea in the play kitchen.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She provides highly positive messages to children to build on their understanding of rules that keep them safe. Furthermore, the childminder gently provides age-appropriate explanations that increase children's awareness of sharing and taking turns. Children behave well.

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The provision is good

Children access a wealth of enriching experiences. For example, the childminder takes them on outings using different types of transport, such as a bus and train. Together, they reflect on these experiences and talk about other exciting trips to the airport and the farm. Children develop new knowledge as they begin to repeat the names of animals and learn what noises they make. Children actively learn about the world around them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has organised her curriculum well. She knows children individually and clearly discusses each child's learning journey. The childminder uses assessment to monitor children's development. This is to ensure that any gaps in children's knowledge or skills are promptly identified. The childminder then implements targeted learning opportunities to further children's development. Children are supported to make good progress. n Children develop a love of reading and books. The childminder provides engaging story times. She reads with enthusiasm, and children listen attentively. The childminder recognises the importance of immersing children in a language- rich environment to increase their communication skills. She introduces children to different songs and rhymes. Together, the childminder and assistants take children on frequent visits to the local library. Children's early literacy skills are

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need to do better?

promoted. n The childminder plans activities and adapts them to suit all children's stages of development. For example, when children play with shape sorters and blocks, she provides younger children with support to help them find the matching space. She adapts this for older children by adding challenge and introduces the names of different shapes. This supports children to remain interested and develop positive attitudes towards their learning and play.

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need to do better?

22 January 2025 n Children have plenty of opportunities to increase their independence skills. For example, the childminder provides children with their own cutting equipment at snack time. Children are absorbed in their learning as they learn to accurately cut their own fruits. The childminder uses these opportunities to teach children about the nutritional value of different foods, such as an avocado and banana. Children receive messages that increase their understanding of a healthy lifestyle. n The childminder and assistants engage in regular training to support their practice. For example, they have recently completed training to increase their knowledge of an effective mathematics curriculum. However, the childminder does not specifically monitor the teaching of her assistants. At times, she does not recognise when the quality of teaching is slightly inconsistent. Consequently, teaching standards are not consistently raised to a high level for children.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works closely with other professionals involved in children's care. For example, she builds partnerships with other early years settings that children attend. Together, they establish an effective working relationship to implement collaborative plans for children. Through this, children benefit from a shared approach to their education and care. n Parents discuss that they feel well informed about their children's activities. The childminder provides them with regular updates and photos throughout the day. She also completes detailed written handovers in children's communication books. Parents are highly complimentary of the childminder and feel very much involved in their children's learning and development. Parent partnerships are strong.

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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 develop the arrangements for the monitoring of teaching interactions, to continually raise the standard of teaching for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544562 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10376260 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 14 Date of previous inspection 22 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Southwater, West Sussex. She provides care Monday to Wednesday from 8am until 6pm, all year round. The childminder works with an assistant. She looks after children between six months of age and 11 years old. The childminder also provides government-funded early education to eligible children between the ages of nine months and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their early years curriculum. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation of group activities. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder, assistants and children, and considered the impact they were having on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

22 January 2025 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

22 January 2025 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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