Taylor, Claudia Jayne

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 creates a welcoming, caring environment, where children are nurtured and thrive. Children are warmly and enthusiastically greeted at the door. They are keen to arrive, anticipating a day of learning and fun activities. Children demonstrate a high level of confidence and have strong social skills. For example, they are friendly and are keen to engage in discussions with adults that they have met for the first time. The childminder sets high standards of behaviour and models this well. Children behave extremely well and form firm friendships with other children. The childminder teaches children why it is important to turn-take and share during their play. This positively impacts the way children treat both each other and the resources, and helps them in preparation for school.

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The provision is good

Children are highly motivated in their learning. The childminder plans a broad and balanced curriculum, where children's interests are weaved into activities. This approach helps children to remain engaged in their learning. The childminder encourages them to ask questions. She is patient as she listens to children's responses. Children feel valued and listened to and they know that their opinions matter.

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The provision is good

The childminder teaches children to keep on trying when they face challenges, such as putting on shoes. Children persevere and are not afraid to make mistakes. The childminder firmly instils independence as children play and take part in everyday routines, such as snack and tidy-up times.

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need to do better?

n A key strength of the childminder's provision is the support she provides for children's emotional well-being. She understands that children need to be happy and feel safe and secure in order to learn. The childminder takes time to get to know children, and she builds up bonds with them, which very often last for many years. Parents provide extremely positive feedback about the childminder's high-quality provision and especially how she supports children's confidence and self-esteem. n Children play in a language-rich environment. The childminder reads stories to children and engages them in discussions. She is skilled at supporting children's emerging vocabulary. The childminder gives children plenty of time to respond and adapts her tone and manner to offer gentle encouragement to children who need more support. This has a positive impact on children's confidence, when talking in front of others. Children are strong communicators. They demonstrate

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need to do better?

a high sense of self-esteem as they eagerly sing songs in front of their friends. n Children enjoy experiences that they may not have had before. The childminder takes them to the nearby beach, and they enjoy feeding the ducklings in a local

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need to do better?

5 June 2025 park. Children have continuous opportunities for running around outside in the garden. The childminder has plans to use funding to improve her outside space. This will enhance children's outside play experiences and positively contribute to the childminder's already strong provision. n The childminder's balanced curriculum helps children be prepared for the next stage in their education, such as going to school. She demonstrates a passion for teaching in a way that children enjoy. However, the organisation of some group teaching does not focus precisely on the children's age and stage of development. For example, some children find the topic too easy and some too difficult. This means that children's learning can sometimes be more incidental then purposeful. Despite this, children's enjoyment and engagement remain high. n Children develop positive attitudes to their learning and are highly stimulated as

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they explore and play. For example, they race around the garden looking for leaves to complete a dinosaur garden that they have been making. They squeal with delight when the childminder praises them for doing an excellent job. When asked about the names they have provided for their favourite dinosaurs, children shout 'Spikey' and 'Alien'. The childminder extends children's learning by asking what dinosaurs might like to eat and where they would like to live. Children learn that some live in water and some on the land.

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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 teaching so that it is more precisely suited to children's age and stage of development to further extend their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548051 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10398886 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 9 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 13 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Bognor Regis, West Sussex. She operates on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7am to 5.30pm and Friday from 7am to 3pm all year round. The childminder works with an assistant and provides government funded early education places for children aged from nine months to four years.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she organises the early years setting, including her aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n Parents shared their views on the childminder's setting with the inspector. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and her assistant about their safeguarding knowledge and responsibilities. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about the leadership and management of the setting, including how she supports her assistant to develop her skills. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documents on request.

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Inspection activities

5 June 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

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