Childminder in East Sussex

Inspection date 17 January 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the procedures to follow if she has safeguarding concerns for a child's welfare. She knows how to risk assess to help keep children safe, and to encourage them to be aware of their own safety and that of others. n The childminder recognises the importance of developing relationships with parents to support consistency for children's learning and development. n The childminder understands the importance of continually updating her knowledge and skills, and knows how to involve children and parents in assessing her practice to identify areas for improvement. n The childminder knows how to observe and assess children's learning through their play. She understands how to provide challenging activities that help to support children's progress towards what they need to learn next. n The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour, to help them have fun and to feel valued.

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This 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. Inspection activities n The inspector discussed how the childminder delivers the educational programmes for children. n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment and resources available. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and viewed training certificates. n The inspector discussed the childminder's policies and procedures and viewed relevant

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549274 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10084243 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 4 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Edenbridge, Kent. She operates Monday to Saturday, all year round.

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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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