Childminder, Out-of school day care in East Sussex

This provision meets requirements

Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. Many parents spoke about their children being excited to go to the childminder's house. One child describes her time in the childminder's care as, 'the best part of her day'. Children know the childminder and her family well. They enjoy a wide range of well-planned activities after their long day at school. For example, children thoroughly enjoy playing in the childminder's garden. The childminder plans a flexible routine to enable children to relax after the school day. They practise their gymnastics on the trampoline. They develop their physical skills as they play ball games and excitedly chase bubbles from a bubble machine around the garden. Children are safe. The childminder is vigilant in checking for any hazards. Children understand how to behave safely as they walk to and from school.

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n The childminder is very vigilant in protecting children from infection. She has a good knowledge of infection control guidance and takes relevant precautions within the home. For example, children use disposable paper towels when drying their hands after hand washing to guard against cross-infection. The childminder quickly recognises when children are off colour, or unwell, and contacts parents so they can be cared for at home. n Children make friends easily with the childminder, her family and the other minded children. They play together happily and listen to each other's ideas. They cooperate easily together and show kindness and respect for one another. n Children show how much they enjoy being with the childminder and how comfortable they are. Many of them 'hide' when it is time to go home and tell their parents they are not yet ready to stop playing. Parents advise this is a regular routine and they are pleased their children are so happy.

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n Children behave well. They feel valued and their individual traits are acknowledged and welcomed. The childminder promotes a happy, positive environment and plans activities she knows children will enjoy and keep them busy and engaged. n The childminder makes sure that any information from school staff is accurately passed on to parents when they collect their children. She is vigilant in checking about children's welfare and how they have been during the day at school. She then shares this information with parents. n Children learn new skills and take part in a wide range of activities. For example, they develop their creative skills as they draw their own pictures and choose from the good selection of art materials available. They play board games and learn to share and take turns, and understand the simple rules of the game. These skills support children at school and contribute towards their social

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11 June 2021 development. n The home is clean, spacious and well maintained. Children are protected from germs and infection. They learn they must wash their hands after playing with the kitten and not touch her food. Good handwashing routines are established and children understand the importance of keeping themselves safe and following stringent hygiene procedures. n The childminder is very professional. She makes sure she continually updates her knowledge of early years practice and completes regular training. She belongs to professional organisations and reads articles relating to best practice issues. This enables her to reflect on her practice and make continuous improvements, where necessary. n he childminder offers a professional, well-organised service. Parents praise the level of care she provides and the positive relationships she forms with children. Although the childminder is not currently caring for babies and younger children,

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she demonstrates a good working knowledge of how she would adapt her provision. She knows what resources to provide and how she would take additional precautions to make her home even safer for the younger age group.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Children are kept safe because the childminder has a detailed understanding of her duty to protect children. She has completed relevant safeguarding training and has an extensive knowledge of the types of issues which may cause children to be at risk. For example, she closely supervises children when they ask to watch television. She selects age-appropriate channels to make sure all programmes are safe for children to see. She helps parents recognise the potential dangers to children in relation to the inappropriate use of social media. She shares guidance with parents to make sure children do not access content which is unsuitable for their age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY551249 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 10143682 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder has been registered since 2017. She lives in Hailsham, East Sussex with her family. She provides care for children before and after school on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, during term time only. She operates her service from 7.30am to 8.45am, and then from 3.15pm to 5.30pm.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken this into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around her home and garden. She discussed the type and range of equipment and resources she has. She explained how she keeps her home safe for children. n The inspector read the written feedback provided for the inspection by parents. She spoke to two parents who came to collect their children during the inspection. n Children told the inspector what they liked doing with the childminder. n Some written records were looked at, including the childminder's first-aid certificate, her accident and medication records and confirmation of her safeguarding training.

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11 June 2021 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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11 June 2021 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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