Childminder in West Sussex

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder understands how to reflect on the quality of her practice to identify areas for further development. For example, she attends training to improve her skills and knowledge. But, due to circumstances beyond her control, reduced course availability during the COVID-19 pandemic, her paediatric first- aid certificate has lapsed. However, due to her continuous first aid at work training, this has had minimal impact on her practice. n The childminder recognises the importance of helping children learn about healthy lifestyles. She understands the benefits of working closely with parents, other agencies and settings that children attend. This ensures consistency in children's care and learning. n The childminder has a good understanding of how all children develop, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She intends to seek out children's starting points from the parents and work with them to identify and

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target any gaps in children's learning. She describes in detail how she will provide an exciting range of learning experiences to help all children make good progress. n The childminder knows how to manage children's behaviour appropriately. She understands the importance of teaching children how to manage their feelings and emotions. She intends to develop a strong relationships with them, so they have positive attitudes to learning and feel safe and secure. n The childminder understands her role and responsibilities in keeping children safe and protecting them from harm. She knows how to identify signs and indicators of child protection concerns and report them appropriately. n The childminder values the importance of offering opportunities for children to complete small tasks, to help to promote their independence. She knows how to teach children about routines, including how to manage their personal care

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needs. n The childminder knows how to maintain a safe environment for children to play and learn in, and how to identify and minimise risks to keep them safe. n Although her insurance has lapsed, the childminder is obtaining the relevant public liability insurance to ensure she is covered going forward.

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This provision does not meet requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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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Due date

obtain the relevant public liability insurance 05/01/2022

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Due date

obtain the relevant paediatric first-aid certificate. 05/01/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY552041 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10174056 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 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Haywards Heath, West Sussex. The childminder offers flexible care between the hours of 8am to 6pm, Friday, overnight and the weekend. She opens all year round, apart from family and bank holidays. The childminder holds a Masters degree in Education and has qualified teacher status.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed a range of relevant policies and held discussions on how these would be implemented. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of the statutory requirements. n The inspector checked the childminder's knowledge on how to safeguard children, including the procedures she would follow if she had concerns.

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Inspection activities

8 October 2021 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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Inspection activities

8 October 2021 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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