Childminder EY289813

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 May 2017 18 February 2015

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has failed to maintain a current first-aid certificate, as required. This is a breach of the Early Years Register and of the Childcare Register.  The childminder has an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding procedures. She is aware of her responsibility and role if she has a child protection concern.  The childminder knows how to observe and assess children's learning, and plan activities that help them make progress and prepare them for school.  The childminder understands the need to teach children to value and respect differences in others.  The childminder knows how to identify and minimise risks to children. She understands how to keep children safe on outings.  The childminder is fully aware of the importance of working in close partnership with parents to meet children's care and learning needs.  The childminder evaluates and improves her practice and knowledge. For example, she

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The provision does not meet requirements

is developing her understanding of how to support children moving into new situations.

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The provision does not meet 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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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 obtain and maintain a relevant first-aid qualification that includes paediatric first-aid training for younger children and babies. 31/07/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed childcare practices with the childminder.  The inspector sampled relevant documents that the childminder uses when she is childminding.  The inspector checked safety in the areas of the home that are used for childminding.  The inspector checked the childminder's understanding of how to meet the learning and development requirements.  The inspector checked the childminder's understanding of safeguarding procedures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY289813 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 1092043 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 6 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Peacehaven, East Sussex. She has a relevant qualification at level 3. The childminder offers care from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, all year round. There were no children on roll in the early years age range at the time of this 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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