Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 June 2016 14 February 2013

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not know the procedures to follow to report any welfare concerns about a child in her care, in line with the guidance of her Local Safeguarding Children Board. This breach relates to the requirements of the Childcare Register. Additionally, she has not maintained her knowledge relating to wider safeguarding duties.  The childminder has improved some aspects of her practice following the previous inspection. For example, she understands how to assess children's achievements and to use this information to promote their individual learning needs.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals, to ensure continuity for children.  The childminder has strategies in place to teach children about healthy lifestyles, for example, developing positive attitudes towards healthy foods and enjoying exercise.  The childminder values the opinions of children and parents when evaluating her

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The provision does not meet requirements

provision. She considers their feedback when making improvements.  The childminder knows how to provide a welcoming environment for children and their families, including how to adapt activities to help children make good progress.

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The provision does not meet 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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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 develop a secure knowledge of safeguarding, in particular, of the procedures to follow in an event of a concern and of relevant changes in legislation concerning safeguarding issues, to protect children from the risk of harm. 01/08/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector reviewed the childminder's qualifications and suitability checks.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of promoting children's learning and development.  The inspector looked at the areas intended for childminding purposes and discussed with the childminder how she would use the space when early years children are present.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she would work with parents and other professionals to promote continuity in children's learning and care needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY294041 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1048877 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994. She is located in Southwick, West Sussex. The childminder is available to care for children during weekdays, after school. She holds a recognised qualification at level 3. There were no children present 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

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

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Telephone number

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