Childminder EY439652

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 July 2015 3 July 2012

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Good 2 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has recently completed safeguarding training. She is aware of her role and responsibility in protecting children's welfare.  The childminder knows how to use observations and assessments to plan activities that meet children's individual learning needs. She knows the importance of preparing children for the next stage in their learning and of helping them to understand how to get on with others.  The childminder has a variety of safe and suitable resources to help promote children's learning.  The childminder knows how to identify and minimise hazards to children to help maintain their safety.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other early years settings involved with children. She is aware of the need to provide consistency in children's care and education.  The childminder knows how to promote children's good health. She understands how to

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The provision meets requirements

teach children about the importance of healthy eating and the need for exercise.  The childminder understands the need to continuously reflect on and evaluate her childminding practices. She is aware of the need to identify and address areas for improvement to benefit children.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children 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 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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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed safeguarding procedures and childcare practices with the childminder.  The inspector checked the safety of areas the childminder uses for childminding.  The inspector sampled the childminder's training certificates, documents and learning records.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her childcare provision, her policies and how she improves her knowledge and skills related to childminding.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she delivers the learning and development requirements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439652 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 824448 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Eastbourne, East Sussex. There were no children present in the early years age range at the inspection. The childminder offers care daily all year round.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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