Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 October 2015 20 February 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements and how to help children make progress.  The childminder has a suitable range of toys and resources to help meet children's needs, and support their learning.  The childminder knows how to take the necessary measures to keep her home safe and secure for children. She attends regular training to ensure that, if she had concerns about a child's welfare, she knows what action to take to keep children safe.  The childminder knows how to promote children's well-being, for example, through healthy food, drinks and daily exercise.  The childminder knows how to teach children about respecting and valuing the needs of others, to learn about positive behaviours towards their friends.  The childminder demonstrates a commitment to working in partnership with parents and other people involved in children's lives.  The childminder fully understands the importance of self-evaluation to continuously

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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 discussed with the childminder how she plans to deliver the educational programmes for children.  The inspector looked at the childminder's paperwork and viewed the areas of her home available for childminding use.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her practice, particularly in relation to safeguarding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 160409 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 812540 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 20 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in West Clandon, Guilford in Surrey and provides her service from Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, for most of the year. There were no children on roll at the time of the 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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