Childminder in West Sussex

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has not ensured she keeps her safeguarding knowledge current. She does not have a secure understanding of signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm, or know the procedures to take if she has any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder is unaware of the actions to take if there was an allegation made against her. This does not promote children's safety. n The childminder does not provide appropriate support to any assistants who work with her. She does not have robust procedures in place to make sure she offers support, coaching and guidance to help them gain suitable knowledge and understanding to care for children. n The childminder knows the importance of supporting children's emotional well- being. She has clear aims to help children feel happy and confident in her care. The childminder plans to enable children to make choices about what they want to do and play with. She knows this helps children to feel independent and

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motivated. n The childminder understands the value in building links with other settings that children attend, and with parents. For instance, she shares information about what support children have in her setting to help them manage their emotions. The childminder knows that continuity of care for children is important. n The childminder places value on encouraging children to respect her boundaries and follow her expectations. She understands how to help children develop positive behaviour and attitudes to each other. n The childminder plans to use local play parks to encourage children to be physically active. She recognises that children need opportunities to practise and develop their physical skills.

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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

26 September 2024 improve safeguarding knowledge, including understanding of signs and symptoms of abuse and the procedures for reporting concerns about children's welfare 26/10/2024

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Due date

improve arrangements for providing assistants with support, training and coaching to ensure they have the knowledge and understanding they need to keep children safe. 26/10/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538728 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10355224 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 5 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 21 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Yapton, Arundel. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder provides care Monday to Friday, before and after school, during term times only. She works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable for children. n The inspector discussed with the provider how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements when looking after early years children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including evidence of suitability of household members. n Although there were no children in the early age range present at the time of this inspection, there were children present who were over the age of five years.

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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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