Childminder in West Sussex

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is aware of the importance of forming strong links with parents. She clearly understands the need to share information about children's education. This is so that parents can build on new learning with children at home. n The childminder confidently speaks about different aspects of the early years curriculum. She knows how to plan a variety of activities to help children stay interested in learning and to make continual progress. n The childminder frequently refreshes her knowledge of safeguarding and understands how to identify a child who might be at risk. She knows how to alert appropriate agencies to concerns about a child's welfare to protect them from harm. n The childminder knows how to help children develop good personal skills. She confidently discusses positive strategies she will use to support children's ongoing good behaviour and to help them understand their emotions. n The childminder demonstrates that she has a sufficient understanding of early

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years requirements. For instance, she keeps Ofsted informed about the service she provides, as she shares details about any changes to her childcare provision. n The childminder is aware that children respond well to consistent support in their learning and care. For this reason, she knows to communicate regularly with other professionals to support children's good development.

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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 EY537104 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10077076 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 to 0 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Pagham, West Sussex. She operates from Monday to Friday all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder gave the inspector a guided tour of her home and explained how she uses different areas when children are present. n The inspector asked the childminder about her safeguarding policies and procedures. n The childminder shared her paediatric first-aid certificate and other documents with the inspector. n The childminder talked to the inspector about activities she plans when she is working with children.

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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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6 February 2020 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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