Childminder in East Sussex

Not met (enforcement)

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has not taken suitable action to address all weaknesses since the last inspection. Therefore, she does not demonstrate that she has the capacity to improve her provision and meet the requirements of registration. This compromises children's safety in the setting. The childminder does not ensure all documentation is maintained securely and is readily available for inspection. n The childminder cannot show evidence that she seeks and records permission to administer children's medication. She is unable to demonstrate how she keeps records of the required information about children, such as their dates of birth and parents' full names and address. This could put children at risk in the case of an emergency. The childminder cannot provide evidence of an accurate attendance register. This means she cannot confirm the children present each day. n Since the last inspection, the childminder has completed safeguarding training.

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This provision does not meet requirements

However, she does not have a robust understanding of recruitment and vetting procedures for her assistant. For example, the childminder does not seek information, such as up-to-date references and gaps in employment. This has a negative impact on children's safety. n The childminder does not ensure her assistant has a secure knowledge of safeguarding procedures. She does not provide effective induction training. For example, she does not ensure her assistant has a secure knowledge of wider aspects of safeguarding, particularly in relation to female genital mutilation. This means that her assistant may not recognise children who are at risk or have been victims of abuse. This does not safeguard children. n The childminder has a suitable understanding of how to support children's learning. She knows how to plan activities that interest and engage them. n The childminder discusses how she supports children's positive behaviour. She

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This provision does not meet requirements

explains how she takes children out in the community for fresh air, exercise and to socialise with others. n The childminder completes mandatory training, such as paediatric first-aid training. She is currently completing training in higher education.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

maintain the safe storage of records and ensure they are easily accessible and available at inspection 14/03/2022

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Due date

ensure written permission for administering medicines are obtained from the children's parents 14/03/2022

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Due date

ensure children's full name, date of birth and name and address of parents are recorded as required 14/03/2022

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ensure a daily record of the names of children, hours of attendance are recorded as required 14/03/2022

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develop a secure understanding of recruitment to make sure effective vetting procedures are in place to ensure assistants are suitable to fulfil the requirements of their role 14/03/2022

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Due date

ensure assistants understand all safeguarding procedures 14/03/2022

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Due date

train assistants to ensure they are fully aware of wider aspects of safeguarding, such as female genital mutilation. 14/03/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550313 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 10193897 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 9 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 14 February 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Ringmer, East Sussex. The childminder works with an assistant. She operates on a Tuesday and Wednesday, from 7.30am to 6pm, term time only. The childminder holds 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 this into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder gave the inspector a tour of her home and showed her the areas used for the care of children. n The childminder explained how she plans for children's learning. n The inspector reviewed the childminder's qualification, insurance cover and paediatric first-aid certificate.

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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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Inspection activities

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