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

As children arrive, they excitedly greet the childminder with a hug. He welcomes them warmly, and they engage happily in friendly conversations. Children greet their friends and get involved in activities. The childminder, who also works with two other childminders, promotes positive and meaningful relationships between children and adults. Children feel safe and comfortable in this home-from-home setting.

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The provision is good

The childminder recognises how to foster children's positive attitudes to learning. He builds on children's interests during their play. For example, when children have a fascination with flash cards, the childminder interacts closely with them. He builds on their language skills and introduces words such as shark and giraffe. Children remain interested for long periods with the enthusiastic childminder. Young children receive effective support for their early communication skills.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy fun and playful interactions with the childminder. Together, they create pretend cafés and restaurants. Children engage joyfully as they bring the childminder tea and pizza. Children also enjoy exploring the outdoor play kitchens. The childminder encourages children to take turns as they investigate pots, pans and coloured rice. Children's imaginations are fostered by the childminder.

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need to do better?

n The childminder's curriculum is broad and organised. He plans carefully to create activities across the different areas of learning. For example, he prepares resources to increase children's understanding of numbers and colour sorting. The childminder supports young children to count to three as they sort coloured objects into small pots. Through this, children develop an understanding of mathematical concepts appropriate for their age. n The childminder knows children well. He understands how to use assessment effectively to support children's development. For example, he carefully uses his knowledge of children to continuously plan for their next steps. The childminder works with them individually to ensure activities meet their specific needs. For example, when he recognises children need to know more about different shapes, he incorporates this into daily activities, such as walks. Children's progress is supported well.

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need to do better?

n Children enjoy exciting outings into the local community. The childminder plans regular visits to the woods and nearby parks. He plans these activities to allow children to run freely and practise movements such as climbing and jumping. Children demonstrate their skills as they experiment with balancing equipment in the childminder's garden. Children's physical development is supported well. n Overall, children behave well. They receive information that begins to teach

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need to do better?

19 February 2025 them about right and wrong. The childminder talks to older children, who attend after school and in the holidays, about being considerate of those who are younger. However, the childminder does not regularly teach children about the expectations of behaviour. For example, instructions and rules around running inside are delivered slightly inconsistently. This means that, at times, children do not always understand or follow rules. n The childminder teaches children about personal hygiene. For example, children learn to wash their hands and wipe their noses. The childminder manages care routines sensitively and respectfully. For example, when children become tired, the childminder calmly settles them for a sleep. However, the childminder does not consistently recognise how to include teaching about healthy lifestyles in the curriculum. This means that children do not regularly receive learning or

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experiences to further extend their understanding of good health. n Parents provide positive reviews of the childminder. They recognise the support the childminder provides for their children and explain how their children are well cared for. The childminder builds strong relationships with parents. Together, they collaborate to support children's progress. For example, where children speak English as an additional language, the childminder learns words in the language children speak at home. Parents feel involved in children's education, and partnerships are effective.

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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 implement behavioural expectations consistently, so they can be commonly understood by children n provide further opportunities for children to regularly learn about healthy lifestyles.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY547551 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10380894 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 6 Date of previous inspection 27 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Littlehampton, West Sussex. He works with two other childminders. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder has an appropriate qualification at level 3. He provides government funded early education for eligible children aged two to four years.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder spoke to the inspector about his early years curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector. n The childminder took account of written views provided by parents. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of documentation on request.

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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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