Childminder in West Sussex

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how children learn and develop. She is aware of the importance of creating a unique curriculum for each child that excites and engages them in their learning. The childminder explained how she would monitor the progress that children make. n The childminder knows the importance of working with parents. She described how she ensures that information is appropriately shared with parents or other professionals that may work with the children or their family. The childminder knows who she needs to speak to if she has concerns about children's development. n The childminder understands her role in keeping children safe. She demonstrates a good knowledge of how to identify possible safeguarding issues and how to report these to the relevant agencies. The childminder explained how she teaches children to identify and manage risks to keep themselves safe. n The childminder promotes children's positive behaviour. She explained how she

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This provision meets requirements

encourages children to be respectful towards each other and learn about those that are different to them. n The childminder has continued to develop her skills and keep her knowledge up to date. She has attended training to enable her to fully support those children who are still developing their communication skills, by using simple signs and pictures. The childminder maintains a current paediatric first-aid certificate.

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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 115024 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10060666 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 5 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 29 September 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives with her family in South Harting, Pertersfield. The childminder's provision operates from 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday term time only, and occasionally during the school holidays. The childminder works with her husband who is registered as her assistant.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about children's learning and development, and the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

27 July 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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27 July 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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