Childminder in West Sussex

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder is unable to provide evidence of a current valid paediatric first- aid certificate. She does not have public liability insurance in place. These are breaches of requirements. n The childminder has experience of caring for early years and school-age children. She has also supported children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder knows it is important to gather information from parents to help children settle and feel secure. n The childminder has a spacious indoor play area and a garden. She explains how these areas will be arranged with toys and resources for children to play and learn. n The childminder understands the importance of supporting children with allergies and intolerances. She explains the procedures she would put in place to include all children. n The childminder knows how she would plan for children's learning. She has knowledge of the seven areas of learning. She explains how she would provide

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activities to support children's learning and development. The childminder likes to take children on trips and outings to provide them with exciting experiences. n The childminder knows how to support children who speak English as an additional language. She asks parents to provide key words in their home language. This helps children to communicate their needs. n The childminder explains she would visit playgroups and meet with other childminders to develop children's social skills. n The childminder networks with other childminders. She also visits the local children and family centre to support her practice. n The childminder knows how to carry out risk assessments to keep children safe. She updates her safeguarding knowledge and knows the signs that a child could be at risk from harm or abuse. The childminder knows how to record and report her concerns when necessary. n The childminder understands the importance of being a positive role model and

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supporting children to manage their feelings and behaviour.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

ensure public liability insurance is in place 01/02/2023

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Due date

maintain a valid paediatric first-aid certificate. 08/03/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY360296 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10265085 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 24 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Littlehampton, West Sussex. The childminder has 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 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 it is safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The childminder discussed their safeguarding knowledge with the inspector and explained how they would keep children safe.

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Inspection activities

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

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