Childminder in West Sussex

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder recognises the importance of continuing to refresh her knowledge through professional development opportunities. For example, she has recently attended training on the importance of outdoor play and supporting children in mark-making activities. n The childminder demonstrates that she knows how to fully support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and those who are at risk of falling behind. She mentions the importance of involvement with parents and other professionals, in order that delays in development are addressed in a timely manner. n The childminder explains in detail how she will provide a broad and balanced curriculum for all children. For example, she describes how she will use the indoor and outdoor environments to allow children to connect with nature, become inspired by stories and use problem-solving skills when playing. n The childminder talks about how she will share information on healthy lifestyles

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with parents. This includes how to support very young children, so that they understand how to look after their teeth. For example, the childminder plans activities, during which she will engage children in conversations about how to keep themselves healthy and active and she provides plenty of opportunities for children to do this. n The childminder has very robust procedures in place to ensure that children's safety is a priority. For example, there are suitability checks carried out on other adults living on the premises and her home is rigorously checked to keep children from harm. The childminder has a strong knowledge of what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare, including the dangers of extreme behaviours and views, and female genital mutilation. n The childminder recognises the impact the recent COVID-19 pandemic has had on children and she has prioritised areas where children may need additional

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support. Consequently, she describes strategies on how she will support children's turn-taking, emotional health, independence, and emerging language.

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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 EY465448 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10228835 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 0 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 7 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex. She is not currently childminding but when she resumes, she will care for children from 8am to 6pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, term time only.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector looked at relevant documents and evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children, including the suitability of others living on the premises. n The childminder and inspector held discussions about how she would safeguard children. n The childminder and inspector held discussions about how the childminder would ensure that the areas where children play and learn are safe. n The childminder described how she would support children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

10 November 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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10 November 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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