Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 September 2017 Not applicable

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not keep an accurate record of children’s attendance. This is a requirement of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Childcare Register.  The childminder knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child’s well-being. However, she does not understand the wider aspects of safeguarding, for example, the importance of monitoring children’s attendance patterns.  The childminder does not have an adequate understanding of the learning and development requirements. This means she is not able to provide suitably challenging activities across all areas of learning.  The childminder lacks a clear understanding of the required progress check for children between the ages of two and three years, as she does not fully understand why this must be completed.  The childminder knows how to keep children safe. She assesses the environment to minimise risk and remove hazards.

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder is aware of how to promote children’s good health. She holds an up to date paediatric first aid certificate.

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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 system to maintain an accurate record of children's attendance patterns 27/10/2017

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Due Date

 strengthen safeguarding knowledge with particular regard to monitoring children’s attendance patterns 27/10/2017

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Due Date

 improve knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements in order to provide suitable activities to support children’s learning 27/10/2017

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Due Date

 develop a secure understanding of the progress check for children between the age of two and three years to ensure that any gaps in children’s learning and development are identified quickly. 27/10/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises with the childminder and discussed safety arrangements.  The inspector discussed the requirements of the early years foundation stage with the childminder to assess her knowledge and understanding, and how she will meet children’s learning and development needs.  The inspector looked at policies, procedures and documentation that the childminder uses and discussed her understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499667 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1101150 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 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Crawley. The childminder's provision operates from Monday to Friday for most of the year.

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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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