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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children appear happy, confident and settled in the childminder's care. It is clear they have developed secure relationships with her and thoroughly enjoy their time in the setting. Children are kind, well-mannered and play cooperatively with one another. The childminder actively encourages good manners, reminding them to say 'please' and 'thank you', and consistently praises their efforts and achievements.

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The provision is good

Children confidently express their preferences and independently choose what they would like to play with. They are full of smiles and show enthusiasm for the wide range of resources available. The childminder is attentive to their needs and emotions, responding with care and kindness. She provides consistent encouragement, guidance and cuddles of reassurance, which helps nurture children's self-esteem and builds their confidence further.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from the stimulating and nurturing environment. The childminder provides a good level of supervision to ensure children's safety, allowing them to move freely between the indoor and outdoor areas. Children enjoy a variety of opportunities to be physically active. They practise and develop their physical skills as they throw balls, run and ride scooters with the support of the childminder.

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need to do better?

n Since the last inspection, the childminder has completed a relevant paediatric first-aid course, ensuring that she has the necessary skills to respond promptly and appropriately to any injuries or emergencies. n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She is aware of each child's age and stage of development and abilities, and she regularly assesses their progress. The childminder plans an engaging curriculum that meets children's individual interests and supports their next steps in learning. This approach prepares children for the transition to school effectively. The childminder supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities n The childminder supports and follows children's interests and learning. She recognises when children want more time to explore and develop ideas for themselves. For example, children thoroughly enjoy blowing bubbles and playing

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need to do better?

with bubble bottles. The childminder gently reminds the children to 'dip dip' the wand into the bottle and blow, as the children put the wand to their lips. However, at times, the childminder does not use questions to further extend children's thinking and language skills. n The childminder supports children's mathematical learning. She encourages children to count during everyday activities. The childminder provides numerous

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need to do better?

2 May 2025 opportunities for children to listen to and sing familiar songs and rhymes, such as 'Wind the Bobbin Up' and 'Sleeping Lions'. This helps develop children's listening and communication skills. n The childminder supports children to develop good social skills and promotes positive behaviour. The childminder helps children understand the connection between their behaviour and others' emotions. As a result, children learn to be respectful and polite in their interactions with one another. n The childminder promotes children's good health. Children enjoy nutritious meals and snacks, provided by their parents. Lunchtime is a social time that children enjoy. The childminder ensures that children have daily opportunities for fresh air and outdoor physical activities. n The childminder works well with parents. She routinely keeps them fully up to date with their children's learning. Parents' written feedback about the

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need to do better?

childminder's knowledge of and relationship she has with the children is complimentary. n The childminder is self-reflective and accesses training to further develop her professional skills and knowledge.

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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 the use of questions to further extend children's thinking and language skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 114612 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10370223 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 5 Date of previous inspection 25 September 2024

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Northchapel, near Petworth, West Sussex. The childminder provides care from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder accepts early years funding for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The children engaged with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this is having on the children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

2 May 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

2 May 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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