Childminder in West Sussex

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. The childminder knows how to monitor and assess learning, to support children to make progress. n The childminder understands her duty to safeguard children and protect them from harm. She has a clear safeguarding procedure and knows how to refer concerns. She has completed training that supports her understanding of wider safeguarding issues. n The childminder recognises the need for strong partnerships with parents and other professionals, to support children's development. For example, by sharing information of their achievements and next steps for learning. The childminder enhances her knowledge through professional development opportunities, such as networking within the local childminding agency. n The childminder's home is suitable for children's care. She offers a broad range of resources to support children's learning and development.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder holds a recognised paediatric first-aid qualification. n The childminder is able to explain how to support children to be independent. She understands how to manage children's behaviour, teaching them to share and be kind to each other. n The childminder is aware of the importance of teaching children about healthy lifestyles, such as by eating a balanced diet and spending time outside in the fresh air.

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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 EY423963 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10106050 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 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 24 June 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Worthing, West Sussex. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises to be used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observations, assessments and planning. n The inspector discussed policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder. She checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and those in her household. n The inspector discussed the childminder's process for self-evaluation and the areas she has identified for improving her practice.

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Inspection activities

13 February 2020 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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