Childminder in West Sussex

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder offers a welcoming and homely environment. She has a wide range of resources and understands how these support children across all seven areas of learning. n The childminder presents herself as a professional and positive individual. She has appropriate policies and procedures in place to promote children's learning and welfare. n The childminder knows her responsibilities to keep children safe. She knows the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and the procedures to follow should she identify any concerns. She is aware of the importance of risk assessments and providing a safe environment for children. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the curriculum she provides. She discusses how her planning is based around children's interests and how she extends children's knowledge and skills through building on what children already know and can do. n The childminder recognises the importance of having good partnerships with

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parents. She discusses her flexible settling-in process and how this supports children's emotional well-being. n The childminder has a clear understanding of how she will observe and assess children and use this information to identify the next steps in their learning. n The childminder understands how she will promote positive behaviour. She shares the importance of creating an ethos of mutual respect and how she will support children to value each other's opinions. n The childminder is aware of the significance of promoting children's health and well-being. She knows the importance of children having regular opportunities to enjoy fresh air and take part in physical activities. For example, she plans to take children to the local park and forest to develop their physical skills and their understanding of how to evaluate risk. n The childminder understands the importance of evaluating her practice and

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seeking new opportunities for her professional development. For example, she is researching new ways of communicating with parents by using an online system and developing a parent questionnaire to gather parents' opinions.

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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 EY552115 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10130910 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 5 to 5 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Crawley, West Sussex. She operates during term time from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how the early years provision is organised and how she plans the curriculum and experiences for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will undertake observations, assessments and planning. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the importance of self-evaluation. n The inspector reviewed relevant statutory documentation, qualifications, training and policies used by the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to assess her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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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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