Childminder in West Sussex

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She is able to describe how she will provide a broad range of interesting and exciting opportunities for all children, both within her home and in the local community. n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She plans to use ongoing observations to understand children's starting points, interests and learning. She intends to focus her interactions on children's next steps in learning to help them make good progress. This will have a positive impact on children's development. n The childminder understands the importance of providing children with opportunities to develop their communication and language skills through everyday activities. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to manage children's behaviour. She describes how she takes a calm, positive and age- appropriate approach. This supports children to learn the importance of being

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kind, caring and to follow the rules of the setting. n The childminder understands the importance of conducting ongoing risk assessments on and off the premises. She provides a warm and inviting home for children. n The childminder understands the importance of how to promote children's well- being and support their physical development. She demonstrates, through discussion, how she intends to use a variety of daily opportunities for children to utilise the local environment to enjoy fresh air and exercise. n The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of how to recognise and report any child protection concerns. She regularly updates her training to further support her understanding of safeguarding. n The childminder has a positive attitude to professional development. For example, she completes a varied range of courses. These help to further enhance her knowledge, skills and service. The childminder has completed and

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This provision meets requirements

maintained a recognised paediatric first-aid qualification. n Close working relationships with parents are important to the childminder. She has built strong working relationships with other early years providers to enable her to offer a wider range of learning opportunities for children. She understands the importance of gaining detailed information to help meet the needs of children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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This provision meets requirements

4 February 2022 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 EY429537 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10219754 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 26 August 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Upper Beeding, near Steyning, West Sussex. She operates from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder 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 provider. n The inspector talked to the childminder about her understanding of the learning and development requirements. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she will ensure it remains safe and suitable for children. n The inspector sampled some documentation, including policies and procedures, the childminder's first-aid certificate and her qualifications.

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Inspection activities

4 February 2022 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

4 February 2022 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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