Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 February 2015 12 November 2008

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This inspection: Not met

Previous inspection: Good 2 The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not have a valid first-aid certificate as required. Therefore, she is not qualified to deal with any medical emergencies involving children she may care for. This is also a requirement of the Childcare Register.  The childminder has a clear knowledge of how young children learn. She has recently completed a degree to heighten her knowledge.  The childminder clearly recognises the need to promote children's individuality and follow their interests in order to fully meet their developmental needs.  The childminder has a strong understanding of the importance of gathering information from parents in order to establish precise starting points for each child.  The childminder understands how to promote children's well-being, for example, by teaching them about healthy eating and providing them with opportunities for physical exercise. She explains how she will ensure that diversity is respected in the

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The provision does not meet requirements

environment. Her resources reflect diversity well.  The childminder has a clear knowledge of how to safeguard children. She is extremely conscious of internet safety and has strict procedures in place to ensure children use technology safely. She has a robust set of policies in place to ensure children can play safely in her home.

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The provision does not meet requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure completion of a paediatric first-aid course, in order to be able to respond appropriately to any emergencies in the future.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 gain an appropriate first-aid qualification (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  gain an appropriate first-aid qualification (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and suitability.  The inspector looked at the childminder's policies and other documents.  The inspector and the childminder discussed how children's needs would be met.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY307876 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 834232 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 November 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Crawley, West Sussex. The childminder operates each weekday throughout most of the year. There were no children on roll at the time of inspection.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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