Childminder EY490232

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 August 2017 Not applicable

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has failed to maintain a current first-aid certificate and public liability insurance as required. These are breaches of the Early Years Register and the Childcare Register.  The childminder knows how to observe and assess children. She is aware of how to plan activities to develop children further and prepare them for school.  The childminder is aware of the importance of working closely with parents, external agencies and other early years settings to support children's care and learning together.  The childminder is aware of how to safeguard children. She understands the need to report any child protection concerns to the relevant agency.  The childminder knows how to teach children to respect and value differences in others. She is aware of how to help children learn about the need for rules and boundaries.  The childminder understands the importance of evaluating practice and continuing to

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The provision does not meet requirements

develop her knowledge by, for example, accessing training and doing research.

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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 25/10/2017

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Due Date

 maintain appropriate public liability insurance. 25/08/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed childcare practices with the childminder.  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 EY490232 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 1052948 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 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex. The childminder offers care from 7am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, 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

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Telephone number

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