Childminder in East Sussex

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the early years foundation stage and how children learn. She knows how to assess children's development over time and identify what they need to learn next. n The childminder knows how to plan for children's learning and the importance of providing a broad curriculum. She understands how to promote progress in all areas of learning and how to follow children's interests to help them to engage in activities. The childminder recognises the need for children to develop positive attitudes to learning. n The childminder knows how to support children's emotions and how to teach them to understand and manage their own feelings. She understands how to manage children's behaviour and how to support and encourage this. She recognises the need to give clear and consistent messages regarding right and wrong and knows how to teach children to respect others. n The childminder is aware of the importance of working with parents to share

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information about children's learning and well-being. She knows how to keep parents up to date and how to give advice and guidance to extend children's learning at home. n The childminder fully understands the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She attends regular training and has up-to-date knowledge of wider safeguarding issues, including protecting children from extreme views. The childminder confidently knows the signs and symptoms that indicate a child may be at risk of abuse, and she knows how to access further support if needed. n The childminder is aware of the need for continued professional development and the benefits of reflecting on her provision. She keeps her childcare knowledge and skills up to date, such as through training, research and professional discussion.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 EY560429 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 10190621 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 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Seaford, East Sussex. She operates for most of the year from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 5.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home available for childminding and discussed with the childminder how she plans to use the space to support children's learning. n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she plans to meet the needs of children, including their development, safety and welfare. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and suitability and looked at policies and documents that the childminder uses.

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Inspection activities

11 January 2022 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 January 2022 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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