Childminder EY544807

Inspection date 16 May 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a strong understanding of how children learn. She knows how to apply this into practice and how to meet the needs of individual children. She comprehends ways of recognising what children have learned and how to monitor their progress. n The childminder values the importance of working in partnership with parents. She discusses the ways that she involves parents in children's learning and how she ensures parents provide her with information that she can use to develop a full understanding of the children. n The childminder discusses her strategies for promoting positive behaviour. These include giving children opportunities to develop important values and socials skills, and teaching them to respect the views of others. n The childminder knows how to ensure children are safe. She understands safeguarding procedures, including recognising the signs that may indicate that a child's welfare is at

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risk and what to do if a concern arises. She recognises how to provide children with healthy lifestyles, including by offering children physical exercise and taking them outside frequently. n The childminder actively develops her professional knowledge and skills to add to her understanding of how children develop and learn. She applies this well to her practice. The childminder finds out about the success of her provision by judging children's responses to activities and by seeking out the views of parents.

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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

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of how to safeguard children. n The inspector discussed with childminder her understanding of how to meet children's developmental and welfare needs. n The inspector checked the childminder's documentation and qualifications. n The inspector discussed with the childminder the resources and activities she would provide if children were present.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544807 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10101341 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

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 Not applicable

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The childminder registered in May 2017. She is based in Lindfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex. She plans to operate during term time only from 8am to 6pm.

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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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