Shimizu, Lucy Ann

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder plans a cosy and homely environment to offer children a relaxed experience of learning together. She has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She explains how she would provide a curriculum that considers children's learning needs and plan experiences which follow their interests. n The childminder understands how to help children to lead a healthy lifestyle. She talks about spending time outdoors collecting blackberries. There is play equipment to facilitate physical development, such as a trampoline. The childminder plans to provide well-balanced and nutritious home-cooked meals. She understands the importance of working with parents to promote healthy eating to support children's physical health. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She explains how she intends to support children to understand the impact of their behaviour and consider the needs of others. The childminder considers how she would

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encourage and praise children to promote positive behaviours in the setting. n The childminder recognises the importance of effective partnerships with parents and other settings children attend. She is aware that positive parent partnerships help children to benefit from consistent approaches to their learning. n The childminder has a clear understanding of how to safeguard children. She understands her role and responsibility to identify and report concerns about children, to promote their welfare. The childminder completes regular safeguarding training to maintain an up-to-date knowledge. She knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child, or if an allegation is made. The childminder's home is safe and secure. She uses risk assessments of her home to identify and remove any potential hazards to children. n The childminder is aware of the importance of continuous professional

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development. She makes use of some professional development opportunities and keeps her child protection and first-aid training up to date as required.

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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 EY560415 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10375899 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 4 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 8 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Cuckfield, West Sussex. She provides ad hoc and holiday care, and operates from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home used for childminding and explained how she organises the environment and the learning programmes for children. n The childminder showed the inspector a range of documentation, including her public liability insurance and records relating to checking the suitability of staff. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will safeguard children.

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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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