Childminder in West Sussex

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to support children to maintain a healthy lifestyle through regular exercise and planning a balanced diet from the home- cooked foods that he provides. He describes how he organises trips to the local parks and beach for the current, older children who, consequently, get plenty of fresh air and opportunities for physical play. The childminder explains how he would plan similar outings for younger children too. n The childminder describes how he communicates with parents to gather important information concerning their children, such as likes and dislikes and medical needs. He understands the importance of consulting with other professionals, including teachers and officers from the local authority, if he has concerns about a child's development. n The childminder describes in detail how he manages children's unwanted behaviour. He knows the importance of teaching children how to respect each

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other and the setting's resources. The childminder gives examples of when he has consulted parents and teachers, so that he can fully support children to regulate their behaviour at home and in his setting. n The childminder understands the importance of having a balance of child-led and adult-led activities. He knows how to provide a broad range of stimulating activities that cover the curriculum. The childminder mentions how he has used toothbrushes to help babies develop an early awareness of toothbrushing. He describes how he would follow children's interests when planning his curriculum. n The childminder has a firm understanding of how to keep children safe when they are in his home or on an outing. He vigilantly supervises children and teaches them how to keep themselves safe when they are walking along the pavement and crossing the road. The childminder continues to keep his safeguarding knowledge up to date. He demonstrates that he knows what to do

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if a child is at risk of harm. n The childminder has identified the impact that the recent COVID-19 pandemic has had on children's social skills. As a result, he describes how he can effectively apply strategies to support children to become more confident around others. The childminder describes how he would plan activities to encourage children to make friends and share resources.

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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 EY473022 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10228871 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 25 Number of children on roll 52 Date of previous inspection 15 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. He lives in Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex. The childminder works jointly with his wife, who is his co-childminder and he employs an assistant childminder. He currently cares for school-age children from 7am to 8.45am and 3pm to 6pm each weekday, throughout the year. He holds a relevant 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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and inspector held discussions about how the childminder would plan for activities for the children. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about safeguarding issues. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's ongoing suitability to work with children. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how he communicates with parents about their child's development.

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Inspection activities

25 January 2023 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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25 January 2023 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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