Childminder 156135

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 April 2016 18 November 2015

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how to promote the areas of learning and development requirements. She explains a number of activities that she would provide to support children's progress.  The childminder understands the importance of monitoring children's progress in order to help her plan and provide challenging learning opportunities.  The childminder is aware of the importance and discusses the significance of working in partnership with parents and including them in all aspects of their children's development to promote continuity in care and learning.  The childminder evaluates her practice to help drive improvements and has worked hard since her last inspection to ensure she meets requirements. For example, she has researched new early years legislation, obtained a valid first-aid certificate, obtained compulsory qualifications and worked with her early years advisor closely and with

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The provision meets requirements

other professionals to help her improve.  The childminder has a secure knowledge of children protection procedures and knows her role, and the procedure to follow, if concerned for a child's welfare in protecting children from harm.  The childminder understands the importance of promoting children's awareness of healthy lifestyles. For example, promoting the benefits of exercise. She discusses opportunities for outdoor play and learning teaching about healthy foods.

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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 would promote all areas of learning and development.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she would observe children's learning and monitor their development.  The inspector viewed the childminder's written documentation, including compulsory documentation.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her knowledge of current legislation and how she would work in partnership with parents.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 156135 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1033171 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register 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 18 November 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000. She and lives in Worthing, West Sussex. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 8am until 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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