Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date 13 November 2018 Previous inspection date 8 October 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder describes how she intends to use her experience and knowledge of teaching methods to promote children's learning and development. She knows how children learn and explains how she would check children's progress. The childminder describes how she plans to support any gaps in children's learning. n The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She knows the procedures to follow if she is concerned about children. The childminder ensures that her training and knowledge meet current legislation and she updates her detailed policies accordingly. n The childminder understands how to use effective teaching strategies, such as including children's interests in the planning of activities. She knows how to use the local environment to promote all children's learning and development. n The childminder knows how to use the wide range of suitable equipment and resources

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This provision meets requirements

that she maintains for children. She continues to check that these and her home are safe for children. n The childminder understands why effective partnerships with parents are important. She knows how to share information with other professionals where children attend, and with those involved in children's care. n The childminder knows how to seek the views of parents, children and others involved in children's lives to review and improve her service continually.

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This 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. Inspection activities n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children. n The inspector looked at documents relating to qualifications and evidence of suitability of household members. n The inspector looked at the resources to be used with children. She also viewed the areas that will be used by the children. n The inspector discussed policies and procedures that the childminder intends to use.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY382117 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10066624 Type of provision Childminder

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Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 8 October 2015

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The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Lancing, West Sussex. She operates Monday to Friday from 7am to 6.30pm, except for family holidays and public holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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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