Childminder in West Sussex

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to build good relationships with schools and parents. She knows how to work together to develop a consistent approach to meet children's needs. n The childminder recognises the importance of developing her skills and keeping up to date with new guidelines and requirements. For example, she has recently attended safeguarding training and keeps her knowledge current. n The childminder plans to teach children about how to keep safe and be aware of their own personal safety. For example, she intends to teach them how to cross a road safely. She also intends to teach them to tidy up and be independent and to understand that small toys may be trip hazards if left discarded on the floor. n The childminder has a good understanding of children's developmental and emotional needs. She intends to plan activities to motivate and interest each child. n The childminder plans to reflect regularly on her practice and intends to seek the

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This provision meets requirements

views of children and parents to help improve the quality of her setting. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote and manage good behaviour. She plans to help children to understand their feelings and how to express them.

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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 121510 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10132606 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 4 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 17 September 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in Crawley, West Sussex. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 8.30am and from 3pm to 6pm, for most of the year.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed children's development, safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder. n The inspector viewed certificates, documentation and policies. n The inspector discussed how the childminder reviews and improves her practice. n The childminder gave the inspector a tour of the areas she intends to use for childminding.

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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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