Childminder in East Sussex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 November 2015 23 January 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 Through discussion, the childminder explained how she establishes young children's developmental needs through gathering information from parents, and using observation and assessment. She knows how to plan activities, which support all areas of learning, and appeal to individual children by focusing on their interests, encouraging them to learn through exploration.  The childminder is aware of the benefits of developing good partnerships with parents to provide continuity in the care and learning for the child.  The childminder discusses how she teaches children to respect and tolerate differences in a manner, which is suitable to the children's ages and levels of understanding.  The childminder knows how to promote healthy lifestyles for children through ensuring they have healthy meals, exercise and plentiful opportunities for being outside.  The childminder continues to evaluate her provision and practice. For example, she is

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The provision meets requirements

making changes to the environment to improve the outcomes for children. She has added more electronic resources to provide children with further opportunities to experience information and communication technology as they play.  The childminder is confident in her understanding of how to safeguard children. She is confident to describe the signs which would cause her concern about a child's welfare. She explained how she would follow her child protection procedures to inform the appropriate authorities of any issues. She is aware of how to include aspects of new legislation in her safeguarding procedures and in practice.

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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 checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and suitability.  The inspector looked at and discussed the childminder's policies and documents the childminder uses.  The inspector inspected the facilities and discussed with the childminder how she would use the space when children are present.  The inspector asked the childminder to discuss how she meets the learning and development requirements and the needs of children in her care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 401848 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 836866 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000. She works in Lewes, East Sussex. The childminder operates all day, five days a week, all year round. There were no children on roll at the time of the inspection.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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