Childminder in West Sussex

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates that she recognises the importance of planning activities to meet the specific needs of the children she works with. She describes how she will get to know children's starting points by developing strong relationships with parents and sharing information both ways. n The childminder understands how to work with other professionals, such as speech and language therapists, to meet children's individual needs. She explains how she will break skills and knowledge down into easier steps to support children who need extra help. n The childminder describes how she will help children to understand their feelings and develop develop good relationships with her and each other. She describes how she supports children to understand how to keep themselves safe while accessing the indoor and outdoor environment. n The childminder understands how to help children develop their communication

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and language. She describes how she will interact with children to build their vocabulary and help them to become confident communicators. n The childminder describes how she will provide opportunities for physically active play on her premises with a high focus on learning through nature. She describes how she will help children to learn about different cultures and celebrate their own uniqueness by encouraging families in to share parts of their culture. n The childminder continues to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She describes how she would keep a record of concerns and monitor it regularly to check if any children needed to be referred. She knows what to do if a child is at risk of harm. She describes how she would contact the local authority designated officer if she had any concerns about her co-childminder. The childminder explains how she will check her premises daily to keep them safe

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and secure. n The childminder recognises the importance of continuing her professional development. For example, she has accessed training on child protection and safeguarding. She understands her role in keeping children safe.

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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 EY488690 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10288824 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 1 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She regularly works with co-minders and occasionally with assistants. The childminder works at the home of a co-minder in Lindfield, West Sussex. She has a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder offers care from 8am to 9am and from 3pm to 6pm on Monday to Friday, during term times only.

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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 setting. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how she communicates with parents about their child's development. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder to continue to work with children. n The childminder described how she supports children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

11 July 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

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