Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 July 2015 6 October 2009

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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 provides a welcoming, well-organised environment for children. A good variety of resources are available that are suitable for children of different ages, abilities and backgrounds.  The childminder understands how to implement appropriate procedures to promote children's safety. She attends relevant training so that she is familiar with possible signs of child abuse or neglect. She understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She knows how to risk assess her home and make sure precautions are in place according to children's age and needs.  The childminder understands how to promote children's good health and well-being. She knows how to plan balanced, nutritious meals and snacks and she knows how to help children learn good hygiene routines. She will talk to parents about children's individual needs so that she can provide suitable care.  The childminder knows how to provide a wide range of experiences for children based

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The provision meets requirements

on their interests and needs. She understands how to assess children's progress and plan activities that will build on their current understanding and abilities.  The childminder understands the records that she is required to keep for childminding.  The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents and any other professionals involved in a child's learning or care. She will provide parents with regular feedback about children's progress and daily activities.  The childminder shows a positive attitude to continually developing her service. She reviews her practice and identifies areas for improvement. For example, last year she developed the outdoor play provision by introducing more resources to help children explore the natural world.

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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 talked to the childminder about how she intends to meet children's individual care needs.  The inspector looked around the home and garden.  The inspector talked to the childminder about how she will keep children safe and protect them from potential harm.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes and make the required assessments for children.  The inspector talked to the childminder about the records she plans to keep when she is childminding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY392560 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1009810 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Gossops Green, Crawley, West Sussex. There were no children on roll at the inspection. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 4.

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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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