Childminder in West Sussex

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how to support all areas of children's development, and how she would plan for their individual stages in learning. n The childminder is fully aware of her responsibilities to protect children from possible harm and knows the procedures she would follow if she had concerns about a child's well-being. She understands the importance of teaching children about how to keep themselves safe. For example, she discusses road safety and stranger danger. n The childminder understands the importance of building and maintaining effective partnerships with parents and including them in their children's learning. She has documents in place to help her to gather information about children's learning at home and makes time to discuss their progress with parents. n The childminder is aware of the need to work closely with other settings and schools that children attend. This helps to provide a consistent approach to

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children's ongoing learning and development. n The childminder has a wide range of resources and equipment suitable for children of all ages. She is also close to the village centre, which has various other amenities such as a library, shops and play parks for children to explore.

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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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY412944 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10108759 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 3 to 10 Total number of places 8 Number of children on roll 17 Date of previous inspection 1 November 2012

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Billingshurst, West Sussex. She operates before and after school during term time and some full days during the school holidays, Monday to Friday. The childminder is a qualified primary school teacher and also has early years professional status.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she would implement the early years curriculum and support children's learning and development. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home that the children would have access to. n The inspector viewed some documentation, including training certificates and examples of children's summative assessments. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures and how she would work with other professionals who are involved in children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

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