Childminder in West Sussex

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements and the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. She understands the importance of finding out about children's interests and knows how to plan activities to effectively help children learn and develop. n The childminder understands the importance of providing children with opportunities to develop their communication and language skills, through everyday activities. n The childminder provides a warm and inviting home for children. She provides a good range of easily accessible resources and recognises the importance of offering children a broad range of activities and opportunities, both at home and within the local community. n The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to promote children's health, well-being and hygiene. For example, she recognises the need to consistently

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implement hygiene procedures, such as handwashing. She has a good understanding of how to minimise risks to children, such as in relation to COVID- 19 safety guidelines. n Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and has an effective understanding of how to protect children from harm. She recognises the signs that indicate a child might be at risk and know the action they should take. n The childminder understands the importance of positive behaviour management strategies, which enable children to feel included and valued. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents, professionals and other settings that children attend. She understands the importance of seeking detailed information to help to meet the needs of all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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This provision meets 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY562991 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10191467 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 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Burgess Hill, West Sussex. She provides before- and after-school care, term time only. The childminder has qualified teacher status.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 their evaluation of the setting. n At the time of the inspection, the childminder had no early years children on roll. The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her service. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum might be implemented and the impact this could have on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about her understanding of safeguarding. n The inspector sampled some documentation, including policies and procedures, risk assessments, the childminder's first-aid certificate and her qualifications.

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Inspection activities

5 November 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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5 November 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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