Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 October 2015 26 January 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has had recent training to safeguard children. She is able to identify signs and symptoms that may cause concern for a child's welfare. She demonstrates her understanding of how to report any concerns and how to seek professional help to protect children's safety.  The childminder understands how children learn. She recognises the expected levels of development, and describes a variety of activities to support children to make progress in their learning.  The childminder understands her responsibilities to meet the requirement of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She knows the importance of keeping up-to-date with changing legislation.  The childminder has recently attended a number of courses to continue her professional development. For example, she attended a planning and assessment course to strengthen her knowledge of monitoring and planning for children's progress.  The childminder demonstrates how to monitor children's progress to identify any

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The provision meets requirements

additional help they might need and how to support them. She understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and others to meet children's needs.  The childminder understands how to reflect on her practice to plan for improvements.  The childminder is knowledgeable about the skills children need to prepare them for school.  The childminder knows how to promote diversity by teaching children to respect differences and be tolerant of other people.

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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 viewed the parts of the premises that the childminder intends to use for children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children.  The inspector looked at policies and documents the provider will use when caring for children.  The inspector and the childminder discussed the childminders self-evaluation and development plan for improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY357810 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 828700 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 26 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Crawley, West Sussex. She has a National Vocational Qualification at level 3 in childcare. The childminder is open from 8am to 8.45am and 3.10pm to 5.30 pm from Monday to Friday, most of the year. She did not have any children on roll in the early years age group 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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