Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 September 2015 29 February 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is clear about child protection issues and the procedures to follow if she has any concerns. She understands her responsibility to support children's health and well-being. She holds a current first aid certificate.  The childminder has a sound understanding of the learning and development requirements. She recognises the importance of planning activities that support children's individual learning needs. She is aware of the need to monitor children's achievements and progress to help her support them to move onto the next stage in their development.  The childminder recognises the importance of evaluating her practice to identify her strengths and areas of development to improve the quality of her provision.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents, other settings and schools and sharing information with them to meet children's needs.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a positive attitude to offering an inclusive service. She provides a warm and welcoming home. She knows how to promote children's understanding of other cultures through discussion and the range of resources available.  The childminder explains how through discussion she will help the children to keep themselves safe and healthy. She risk assesses and takes appropriate action to minimise hazards in the setting

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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 childminder gave the inspector a tour of her setting.  The inspector held an interview with the childminder.  The inspector viewed certificates, documentation and policies.  The inspector discussed learning, development, safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder.  The inspector discussed how the childminder reviews and improves her practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 121510 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 812328 Type of provision Childminder Day care type 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 29 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Crawley, West Sussex. The setting is open from 7.30am until 6pm, Mondays to Fridays and term time only. The childminder has links with local schools, pre-schools and the local Children and Family Centre. There were no children on roll at the time of this 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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