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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder EY319620

Inspected 5 Sept 2025 · URN EY319620

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  • Inspection date verified

    5 Sept 2025

  • Inspectors verified

    Nicola Houston

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    EY319620

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  • OverallMet

90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).

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+64Positivemore positive than 87% of reports of this type graded Met
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What needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical

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Pages
5
Words of findings
484
longer than usual (typical 350)
Reading level
Hard
Flesch 47, typical 47
Average sentence
16 words
Next steps
8
typical 8
Hedged sentences
0%
“some”, “not always”, “most”…

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What needs to improve 56%About the inspection 44%

Full report text

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder clearly discusses the curriculum she intends to deliver to children. She has a comprehensive understanding of the different areas of learning. For example, the childminder describes the key learning outcomes that she will support children to achieve in preparation for school. She also explains how she intends to sequence children's learning experiences in line with their ages and stages of development. n The childminder understands the importance of mandatory assessments that must be carried out. She discusses her knowledge of completing the progress check when children are aged between two and three years. For instance, the childminder describes how she will work in collaboration with parents and carers and professionals involved in children's care and education. She also explains that she will carry out ongoing assessments of children's learning. The childminder describes how she plans to support parents to extend their

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This provision meets requirements

children's learning at home. n The childminder knows how to support children to learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, she discusses that she intends to increase children's understanding of a balanced diet and caring for their teeth. Furthermore, the childminder plans to teach children about personal safety. For example, she will teach children how to manage risks for themselves when they play on outdoor equipment. The childminder explains how this will support children's personal development. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of supporting children's positive behaviour. She discusses how she plans to deliver clear expectations to increase their knowledge of how to play kindly with others. For instance, the childminder discusses that she will provide consistent messages about sharing and taking turns. She also recognises the importance of offering clear explanations about rules and boundaries.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder describes the measures she will have in place to consistently keep children safe. For example, she keeps mandatory training, such as paediatric first-aid training, up to date. Furthermore, the childminder understands the importance of risk assessments. For instance, she describes how she intends to routinely assess all outings to ensure that any risks are well managed. n The childminder regularly reviews her practice. She engages in online training to increase her understanding and improve her teaching. For example, the childminder has completed training to extend her knowledge of managing children's behaviour. She explains she will also use opportunities to liaise with other professionals and parents to gain their feedback about her practice.

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This provision meets requirements

5 September 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY319620 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10407870 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 2 Date of previous inspection 21 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Worthing, West Sussex. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, throughout the year. She holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder had a discussion about the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how they are safe and suitable. n The childminder discussed how she plans to support children's behaviour. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of documentation on request.

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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

5 September 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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