Childminder in West Sussex

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has failed to provide Ofsted with information about all adults living on the premises to enable necessary suitability checks to be made. Additionally, she not met the requirement to keep her paediatric first-aid certificate up to date to ensure she has a current knowledge of how to manage any accidents or injuries. n The childminder knows how to plan a variety of stimulating activities for the different ages and abilities of children. For example, she demonstrates how pasta, yellow coloured blocks and toy trucks in a tray encourages children's imaginative play and help them learn the names of colours. The childminder understands how to cater for children's interests and build on their existing knowledge and skills. n The childminder understands how to develop children's awareness of the similarities and differences between families and communities. For instance, she intends to visit the library and nearby toddler groups to help children socialise

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with other people. The childminder plans to introduce children to different cultural festivals, such as Chinese New Year. She has some resources to reflect multi-culturalism to ensure that all children see themselves viewed positively. n The childminder plans to support children increasingly talk about and manage their feelings. For instance, she intends to use visual pictures of facial emotions to help them identify how they and others may feel. The childminder discusses the strategies she will implement to guide children in understanding right from wrong. For example, she will redirect children's attention when necessary to support their emotional well-being. n The childminder knows how to foster children's understanding of healthy eating habits and good hygiene practices. For example, she will ensure children wash their hands before meals and offer them a choice of different fruits at snack time. The childminder aims to help children become increasingly independent.

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She plans to involve them in activities, such as planting seeds and caring for growing fruit and vegetables to promote discussion about healthy foods and nutrition. n The childminder recognises the benefits of working in partnership with parents. For instance, she has put together a welcome pack to inform them about her service. The childminder intends to exchange information about children's ongoing interests, to support their learning at home. n The childminder has recently attended some courses to enhance her skills and knowledge further, such as child protection and food-hygiene training. She aspires to undertake a recognised qualification in childcare. The childminder continues to meet up with other local childminders in the local area to share ideas and good practice.

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This provision does not meet requirements

6 February 2025 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

ensure the paediatric first-aid certificate is kept up to date 03/03/2025

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Due date

ensure information about all adults living on the premises are provided to Ofsted, to enable necessary suitability checks to be made. 01/04/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417719 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10351101 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 0 Date of previous inspection 5 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Ifield, Crawley, West Sussex. She operates her service from Monday to Friday at 8am until 4pm, all year round. She offers government funded places for children aged nine months to four years.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she would use her space and resources to support children's learning. n The inspector talked to the childminder about how she has met the recommendations of her previous inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the safeguarding children policy and complaints procedure. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures it is safe and suitable.

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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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6 February 2025 6 February 2025 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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