Childminder in West Sussex

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a clear understanding of how to be vigilant in safeguarding children. She is confident in how she would identify signs of abuse and the procedures she would use to report any concerns for a child's welfare. n The childminder knows to plan for her professional development, to help her to continuously raise her knowledge and understanding to higher levels. For example, she recognises the need to regularly access safeguarding updates and review her policy. The childminder understands the importance of using effective risk assessments to provide safe environments for children in her care. n The childminder understands how to plan an exciting curriculum to support children's learning. She explains how she would plan for activities and opportunities to support and challenge their development. The childminder understands the importance of monitoring children's progress, to help her to

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quickly identify gaps in their learning. n The childminder recognises the value of working closely with parents and other professionals. She understands the need to share information, to provide children with continuity towards their future progress. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She explains how she would support them to develop skills to manage their own emotions and to build on their resilience. The childminder knows how to role model for children to help them to respect and value the opinions and suggestions of others around them. n The childminder understands the importance of children having opportunities to be physically active and to develop positive attitudes towards their own self-care. She knows to support children to be independent in making their own choices in their play and learning. The childminder recognises the benefits of children having access to the outdoors and fresh air to support their overall well-being.

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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 114245 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10359754 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 14 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Ashington, Pulborough. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 9am and from 3pm to 6pm.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for the childminding provision. n The childminder talked to the inspector about how she would plan her early years curriculum to support children's learning and development. n A range of documentation was sampled, including suitability checks. n The inspector discussed the arrangements for the safeguarding of children and the childminder's reporting procedures. n The childminder and the inspector discussed professional development and how she would evaluate her provision.

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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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