Childminder EY447199

Inspection date 20 December 2018 Previous inspection date 22 June 2016

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children. She knows how to recognise the signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is at risk of abuse. She knows the correct procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child's safety or well-being. n The childminder explains how she evaluates her own provision and identifies areas of development to strengthen her service. She describes how she shares best practice and ideas with her network of childminders. n The childminder understands how to observe and assess children's development. She demonstrates a good understanding of how to plan appropriate activities to support children to reach the next steps in their learning. n The childminder knows her responsibility to complete the check of children's development at age two, and how to share this with parents. n The childminder describes how she develops partnerships with parents. She recognises

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the importance of implementing secure settling-in procedures to ensure that children build strong attachments and feel safe. n The childminder values opportunities to allow children to be active and enjoy the fresh air. For example, she offers children opportunities to visit local parks, walk along the canal and visit National Trust areas to explore the local community.

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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 talked to the childminder about how she will keep children safe and protect them from potential harm. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will meet children's individual needs and plan for their learning. n The inspector discussed the records the childminder will keep when childminding. n The inspector looked around the areas of the childminding premises that will be used

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447199 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10066747 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 1 - 10 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 22 June 2016

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The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Billingshurst, West Sussex. Her setting is open all year round from 7.45am until 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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