Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2015 13 June 2012

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Good 2 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. She explains how she will provide a personalised early education for children.  The childminder is confident in her knowledge of safeguarding procedures. Her clear concise policy reflects this and clearly defines her role in protecting children.  The childminder has robust risk assessments available that when actioned will make the home safe for the early year's children who attend.  The childminder understands how young children learn. She discusses fun activities that she would engage them in to promote learning.  The childminder's home provides a stimulating learning environment both inside and out. Resources for children are readily available and inviting.  The childminder continues to update her professional knowledge and aims to stay up- to-date. The knowledge she has gained from recent courses attended as a Foster

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The provision meets requirements

parent also apply to childminding.  The childminder understands the value of partnerships with other settings that children attend. She discusses the thorough strategies she would use to share information and ensure children benefit from continuity of care.  The childminder knows the importance of working with parents to meet the needs of the children. She says she respects the views of parents, would seek their contributions and ask how they would like her to care for their children.

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The provision meets 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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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of the childminders qualifications and suitability for the position.  The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder uses.  The inspector looked at the suitability of facilities and discussed with the childminder how she will use the space including the garden.  The inspector asked the childminder to discuss how she would meet the needs of children in her care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY354357 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 835304 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 13 June 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex. The childminder currently has no children on roll. The childminder cares for children after school. The childminder has an appropriate early years qualification.

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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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