Childminder EY552182

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is inadequate

Weaknesses in the childminder's safeguarding knowledge impact on her ability to spot the signs and symptoms of abuse. She does not have a full awareness of how to report concerns and this is a breach of the statutory requirements. Despite this, she has formed warm bonds with children, who positively respond to the childminder's kind and gentle nature.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are exposed to a large range of activities that interest them and ignite their curiosity. The childminder uses children's interests and information provided by parents to plan a broad and balanced curriculum. She identifies any gaps in children's learning and introduces new learning opportunities into her planning. This approach ensures that children make progress in their learning.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language effectively. She learns and uses some words that are spoken at the children's homes, which helps children to develop a sense of belonging. Children learn about each other's cultural heritage through a range of experiences, such as borrowing books from the library that reflect a child's unique differences and similarities. The childminder is a strong role model for children's behaviour. She sets high expectations and clear boundaries. Any minor altercations are dealt with swiftly and fairly.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has some understanding of how to keep children safe in her home and when on trips and outings. For example, she has completed first-aid training to ensure that she can promptly respond to an emergency situation. She ensures that her premises are safe and secure and free from hazards. However, she does not have a full understanding of the safeguarding requirements in the early years foundation stage. Consequently, her ability to respond to a situation concerning children's welfare is compromised. n The childminder is aware of what children need to learn and why. She understands that children need to be settled and happy to effectively take on new skills. She supports children's emotional health by building on their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder teaches children to be independent in routines and tasks, such as peeling their own fruit, feeding themselves and tidying away their toys. Children are encouraged to persevere. They demonstrate

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need to do better?

a clear sense of pride, when they have achieved something for the first time. She works well alongside and shares good practice with her co-childminder. n Generally, activities are planned in children's interests, and this contributes towards children's positive attitudes to their learning. However, the childminder does not consistently support some children in their language development. For

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need to do better?

28 August 2025 example, she does not consistently provide all children with rich language opportunities and some activities are not always adapted to meet the needs of all children who attend. n Children are taught how to share resources and toys. The childminder encourages children to take turns and develop an understanding of the importance of negotiation and friendships. This approach positively impacts on the children's social skills and prepares them well for the next stage in their education, such as going to school or moving on to nursery. n The childminder provides a variety of activities that children may not have previously experienced. She plans educational trips to the library and children enjoy woodland walks, where they learn about the natural world. They look forward to, and enjoy, grooming and petting the childminder's pet rabbits. They are taught to be kind and gentle and why it is important to care for animals and

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need to do better?

respect the environment. n There is a good focus on helping children to learn about healthy lifestyles. The childminder provides fruit and vegetables, which she encourages them all to try. Children are reminded to regularly drink water and older children are learning to become independent in their own self-care routines, such as toileting and handwashing. n The childminder understands the skills that some children need for later learning, such as going to school. She provides opportunities for older children to develop their gross and fine motor skills. This includes large expressive movements when dancing and encouraging children to thread beads onto string to make a bracelet. This helps to build on their fine hand muscles, to contribute towards emerging handwriting skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

There is not an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Due date

28 August 2025 take immediate action to develop a secure knowledge of safeguarding to understand how to identify and respond to safeguarding concerns appropriately. 30/09/2025

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should:

n consider ways in which to provide children with high-quality interactions that broaden their vocabulary and give them opportunities to use and embed new words.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY552182 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10408021 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 23 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Horsham, West Sussex. The childminder works with another registered childminder. She works Monday to Thursday from 8am to 4.30pm, all year round. The childminder provides government funded early education places for children aged from nine months to four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the interactions between children and the childminder and assessed the impact of teaching on children's learning. n The childminder completed a learning walk with the inspector to explain the priorities for what children are to learn and assess the quality of teaching. n The inspector tracked children to observe their experiences to find out what it is like for them to attend the childminding provision. n Parents were invited to share their views about the childminder's service. n The inspector viewed a range of relevant documentation that was provided on request.

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Inspection activities

28 August 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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