Childminder in West Sussex

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has identified areas where children might need support as a result of the recent COVID-19 pandemic. She describes how she would support children to become more independent and develop friendships with other children. The childminder demonstrates that she has a good awareness of how to support children's emotional health. For example, she describes how important it is to get to know the children and their families, so that she can cater for children's individual emotional needs. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children in order that they make healthy choices. She mentions about the importance of offering children a variety of healthy home-cooked meals and snacks. The childminder ensures that children have daily access to physical play. She has a good awareness of how to look after children who have dietary and medical needs. n The childminder knows how to identify children who are at risk of falling behind

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in their learning. She describes the procedures she would follow if she had concerns about a child's development. For example, the childminder would communicate with parents and other professionals to secure additional support to help close any gaps in a child's development. n The childminder has an inclusive approach to all children and families. She describes the importance of making children feel involved regardless of their diverse backgrounds. The childminder mentions how she has previously supported children who speak English as an additional language. She demonstrates how she would help children to appreciate each other's culture and diversity. n The childminder has a secure understanding of how to keep children safe. She knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare, including identifying those children who are at risk of female genital mutilation. The childminder demonstrates how to help keep children safe, she would make

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This provision meets requirements

ensure that the inside and outside of her premises are clear of hazards. n The childminder demonstrates that she has strategies to help support children's positive behaviour, so that children can fully benefit from her curriculum. She describes the importance of being a positive role model. The childminder would seek the advice of parents and other professionals if needed.

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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 EY484219 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10228981 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 2015. She lives in Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex. The childminder works jointly with her husband, who is her co-childminder. She also employs an assistant childminder. The childminder currently cares for school-age children from 7am to 8.45am and 3pm to 6pm each weekday, throughout the year. She 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 her evaluation of the provider. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how she communicates with parents about their child's development. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her assistant to continue to work with children.

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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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Inspection activities

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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