Childminder EY439516

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

Children sing and play joyfully throughout the day. The childminder is nurturing and welcoming. She builds strong relationships with children. They seek her out for a cuddle and bring her books. The childminder develops children's confidence. She offers reassurance and supports them to self-select their activities. Children feel safe and secure in the childminder's home.

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The provision is good

The childminder has clear expectations for children's behaviour. She recognises how to introduce these in an age-appropriate way for young children. For example, the childminder gently encourages children to share their toys as they play together. The childminder also teaches children about respect for their environment. Children begin to learn how to look after toys and resources.

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The provision is good

The childminder uses interesting outings to enrich her curriculum. For example, the childminder takes children to local country parks and beaches. She plans these activities to build on children's interests and develop their understanding of nature. She also uses outings such as these to teach children about similarities and differences in the world around them. Children benefit from a broad range of experiences that inspire their curiosity.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good understanding of the different areas of learning. She uses assessment carefully to understand what children know and can do. The childminder uses this knowledge to build on children's interests and understanding. For example, children thoroughly enjoy stories with the childminder. They listen attentively as she reads enthusiastically. The childminder extends this by providing books specifically linked to children's interests. For instance, they talk about the different vehicles they can see in a book. The childminder promotes children's love of reading from a young age. n The childminder recognises strategies to teach children about early mathematics. For example, she often models to children how to count between one and three. The childminder promotes children's understanding of numbers of significance, such as talking about how old they are. Children receive teaching that introduces

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them to mathematical concepts appropriate for their age. n The childminder provides children with plenty of language throughout their play. She uses interaction and promotes conversations frequently. However, at times, the childminder asks children questions and then answers them quickly. This means that, occasionally, children do not have time to practise new words and think about answers for themselves. n Children enjoy exciting activities in the outdoor play space. They follow their interests keenly. For example, they use paint brushes and explore how to mix

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19 September 2025 different coloured paints. They use their large muscles and excitedly tell the childminder that they are 'doing drawing'. The childminder provides different tools for children to experiment with, such as brushes and sponges. Children engage well in their play as they create imaginatively with different materials. n The childminder promotes good health for children. She is highly knowledgeable about nutrition and provides young children with healthy foods at snack time. The childminder also teaches children about growing their own vegetables in the garden and at her allotment. Furthermore, the childminder promotes children's independence through effective hygiene routines. For example, children learn to wash their hands before eating. Children receive messages that enhance their early understanding of healthy lifestyles. n The childminder is passionate about ongoing professional development. She

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regularly engages in training to enhance her knowledge. For example, she has recently developed her understanding of supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Through practice such as this, teaching standards for children are raised. n Parents provide positive feedback about the childminder. They explain that they feel well-informed about their child's progress and daily activities. The childminder ensures parents receive comprehensive feedback each term about children's learning. She adapts her communication style with parents depending on their preferences. For example, she provides parents with progress reports and meets with them to discuss children's development verbally. Partnerships with parents 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 how questioning is used to support children to think and use language for themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439516 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10408278 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 29 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Lancing, West Sussex. She operates her service all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Tuesday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides government-funded early education to all eligible children.

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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 their early years foundation stage 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 The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector.

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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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Inspection activities

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