Childminder in Brighton and Hove

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 October 2016 7 November 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder offers a safe, welcoming environment for children. She understands how to assess her home and minimise any hazards. She knows how to recognise and report any concerns about a child's welfare or well-being.  The childminder knows how to promote children's health and teach them about healthy lifestyles; for example, by involving them in growing fruit and vegetables. She understands how to encourage children to behave well and get along together.  The childminder understands how to provide a range of activities and resources that complement children's experiences during the school day. She knows how to plan activities based on children's interests and needs.  The childminder recognises the importance of working closely with parents and with children's schools, to keep them informed and provide continuity in children's care.  The childminder has a positive attitude towards continual improvement. For example,

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The provision meets requirements

she makes use of training opportunities to keep up to date and get new ideas.

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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 talked to the childminder about how she intends to meet children's individual care needs and work in partnership with parents.  The inspector looked around the home and at the resources available and discussed with the childminder the activities she intends to provide.  The inspector talked to the childminder about how she will keep children safe and protect them from potential harm.  The inspector read letters from parents and the school-age children that the childminder cares for.  The inspector talked to the childminder about the records she keeps when she is childminding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY425217 Local authority Brighton & Hove Inspection number 1058994 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Brighton, East Sussex. The childminder currently cares for children of school age only, before and after school during term time. There were no children in the early years age range on roll at the time of inspection. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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