Childminder EY422659

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is aware of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and is up to date with current legislation. She knows the signs that a child may be at risk of abuse and the procedures to follow to report any concerns to help safeguard children. n The childminder knows how to support children's individual learning needs and has appropriate systems to help her assess their development. She understands how to plan children's next steps in learning, and provide a range of activities and experiences to support these. n The childminder recognises the importance of promoting good behaviour, kindness and respect for others to help support children's personal development and their welfare. She knows how to encourage a healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise and a balanced diet. n The childminder is aware of the importance of working in partnership with parents. She knows to share information about children's development and to

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encourage two-way communication about children's welfare and learning. n The childminder understands the need to evaluate her practice and develop her skills. She researches good practice and shares ideas with other early years professionals.

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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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY422659 Local authority Brighton and Hove Inspection number 10136659 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 0 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 10 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Brighton, East Sussex. She offers care each weekday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and suitability. n The inspector looked at policies and documents that the childminder uses. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home available for childminding and discussed with the childminder how she plans to use the space. n The inspector asked the childminder to discuss how she plans to meet the needs of children.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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24 January 2020 regulates and inspects to 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 and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, 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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