Childminder in West Sussex

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n The childminder demonstrates that she knows the importance of planning experiences to support children's development. She describes how she will get to know children's starting points by having in-depth discussions with parents. She explains how she will use these to plan activities for the children and describes what skills and knowledge she would like the children to gain from each activity. However, she has not maintained an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of changes to the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The childminder understands how to assess children's development regularly to identify extra support that they may need to help them to develop. She describes how she works with other professionals, such as speech and language therapists, to support children's special educational needs and/or disabilities. She explains how she will interact with children to help them to develop their

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vocabulary and build their speech and language skills. n The childminder describes how she will provide children with opportunities for physically active play in local parks and the surrounding area. She explains what skills she would want the children to learn on trips out, including building their large muscles and noticing different features in nature. n The childminder understands how to help children to develop their independence and confidence. She describes how she will encourage children to put on their own coat and shoes. She demonstrates that she understands how this will help them with their next stage of learning. n The childminder continues to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She demonstrates that she knows what to do if a child is at risk of harm. The childminder understands how she will keep her premises secure and carry out risk assessments on site and off site to keep children safe. However, she has not

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kept her paediatric first-aid certificate up to date as required. n The childminder explains how she will keep parents updated about their child's learning and development. She demonstrates that she recognises the importance of this and describes how she will support parents with ideas for educational activities to do at home. n The childminder describes how she will help children to share and develop good relationships with each other. She explains how she does this in the home via role-play activities and by visiting toddler activities at the local library.

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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

maintain a valid paediatric first-aid certificate 12/07/2024

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. 12/07/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY294041 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10339261 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 6 July 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in Southwick, West Sussex. The childminder operates her childminding service all day, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds a recognised 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder described how she supports children's learning and development. 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 the childminder communicates with parents about their child's development. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder to continue to work with children.

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Inspection activities

10 June 2024 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 June 2024 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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