Childminder EY313282

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a clear understanding of her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She knows what to do if she has concerns about the welfare of children in her care. The childminder regularly accesses training to ensure that her knowledge of the wider aspects of safeguarding is up to date. n The childminder is very welcoming, caring and knowledgeable. She is very passionate about the children she cares for and shows an understanding of how children learn and develop. For example, she provides specific activities such as going to the beach to walk on pebbles to help a child learn to hop. She regularly updates parents about their children's progress. n The childminder explains how she works in partnership with parents, local childminder groups, pre-schools and the local primary school. This way of gathering information contributes to her building a picture of the children she looks after and preparing for their individual needs and interests. This also helps

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her support children to move on to their next stage in learning and development. n The childminder places high regard on children leading healthy lifestyles. She explains how she encourages children to pick fruit and vegetables from her extremely well-resourced garden and describes how she helps children make their own fruit kebabs. n The childminder explains how she provides opportunities for children to learn about their community. She takes children on the bus and visits local shops, parks, farms and garden centres. The childminder explains how this wide range of experiences and social environments promote children's understanding of the world. n The childminder takes a professional approach to continuing to develop her skills and knowledge. She meets with other childminders to share good practice ideas and keeps up to date with changes to legislation. She maintains the required documentation and has a wide range of written policies and procedures that she

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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 EY313282 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10108613 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 12 January 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the premises, the garden and the resources that are available for children to use. n The inspector looked at documentation, including policies and procedures, qualification certificates, suitability checks and public liability insurance. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her practice and how she meets the care, learning and development needs of the children. n The inspector discussed how the childminder shares information with parents.

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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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