Childminder in West Sussex

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is a member of various childminding support groups. She keeps herself updated on changes to requirements and legislation. The childminder has recently updated her safeguarding training. This has helped her maintain her knowledge of how to report concerns about a child's safety. She is reflective and understands she needs to review her practice regularly, in order to meet children's needs. n The environment is welcoming, and children have a designated playroom. The resources are organised in easily accessible units to allow children the opportunity to freely choose what they want to play with. n The childminder has a secure garden that children can freely access. She has a variety of resources to support children's physical development, such as footballs. The childminder plans regular outings, including daily visits to the local park. She plans to provide children with plenty of fresh air and exercise. The

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childminder understands the need to risk assess these areas before going. n The childminder understands the importance of having clear behaviour expectations that children understand. She plans to encourage children to try to resolve any difficulties or conflicts. The childminder plans to create an environment where children listen to each other, respect each other's space and work together to overcome any challenges. The childminder states she will take time to learn about the children's needs and what they understand, and adapt her practice to best meet them. n The childminder plans to encourage children to be independent. She will provide children with options at mealtimes to allow them to think and make choices. She will encourage them to put their own coats and shoes on before going to school, and before going home. Children will be able to use the toilet independently. n The childminder understands the importance of having good communication

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with parents. She plans to have regular conversations with parents about the things their children have been doing at the setting, including sharing ideas of how they can support their children's learning at home. n The childminder understands the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She knows how she can support children's mathematical development, such as following their interests to introduce some simple number work. The childminder knows how to seek support if she identified a child has a delay in their learning. The childminder knows she needs to monitor children's development and share children's progress with their parents.

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This provision meets requirements

30 September 2024 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 EY297791 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10351069 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 5 Date of previous inspection 3 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Angmering, West Sussex. The childminder offers care Monday to Thursday before and after school, from 7am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm, term time only.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how she plans children's learning and development. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how she plans to share information with parents.

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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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30 September 2024 30 September 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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