Childminder EY471176

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 September 2017 18 September 2014

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has not updated her knowledge of safeguarding procedures and current government guidance. She does not have a fully secure confidence in her knowledge of how to act if she has concerns about a child's welfare and of the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures.  The childminder understands how to nurture young children's development. She recognises the way that they learn and how to personalise provision to the children's needs. The childminder is aware of how to assess and monitor practice to help children to develop in line with the typical outcomes for their ages.  The childminder discusses how to work in partnerships with parents and with the staff in the other settings children attend, to enable continuity in care.  The childminder comprehends how to provide for children's personal development and welfare. For example, she discusses the strategies she uses to help them grow in

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The provision does not meet requirements

independence. The childminder recognises ways in which she can promote healthy lifestyles with children, such as teaching them to manage their personal hygiene.  The childminder recognises the importance of reflecting on her practice and of making changes to help her meet children's needs.

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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

 update safeguarding knowledge to include procedures specific to the Local Safeguarding Children Board 21/10/2017

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Due Date

 improve awareness of current government guidelines and legislation regarding safeguarding children. 21/10/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and suitability.  The inspector looked at the policies and documents that the childminder uses.  The inspector inspected the facilities.  The inspector asked the childminder to discuss how she meets the needs of children in her care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471176 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1071666 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 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Crawley, West Sussex. The childminder opens Monday to Thursday, during term time only. She currently only offers wrap-around care for school-aged children.

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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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