Childminder in Brighton and Hove

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a very good understanding of how to support the needs of the children she cares for, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She knows how to plan a curriculum that promotes children's development across all the areas of learning. The childminder understands how she will plan a curriculum that provides appropriate challenge and stimulation, so that children achieve to the best of their abilities. n The childminder demonstrates how she would use additional funding to meet the needs of disadvantaged children. She recognises the benefits of working in partnership with parents, carers and other professionals to provide a collaborative approach to children's education. Parents speak fondly of the care the childminder provides and say she provides a 'lovely, family environment'. n The childminder understands the importance of teaching children about diversity. She ensures children are exposed to different cultures and religions

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through music, food and celebrating festivals. The childminder prepares children well for life in modern Britain. n The childminder is committed to her ongoing training and development. She evaluates what works well in her provision and adapts the environment accordingly, considering the needs of individual children. n The childminder knows how to support children to make progress in their communication and language. She recognises the importance of providing a language rich environment. The childminder is able to demonstrate the strategies she would use to enhance children's communication. The childminder understands how to support children who speak English as an additional language through incorporating their home language into the setting. n The childminder ensures her home is safe, secure and well maintained. She supports children to live a healthy lifestyle by providing healthy snacks and meals. The childminder ensures children spend time outdoors being physically

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active. She teaches children about online safety, which helps to keep children safe. n The childminder has an excellent knowledge and understanding of how to safeguard children and ensures it is her top priority. She understands the actions to take in the event of an allegation being made about herself or her household members. She is aware of wider safeguarding issues, such as county lines and radicalisation. She understands the local safeguarding partnership procedures to follow should she need to raise a concern.

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This provision meets requirements

6 May 2022 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 EY425217 Local authority Brighton and Hove Inspection number 10235535 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 8 Date of previous inspection 24 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Brighton, East Sussex. The childminder currently cares for children of school age only, before and after school during term time. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection of the childminder since the COVID19 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 asked a range of questions throughout the inspection to establish the childminder's understanding of the statutory requirements. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of her home used for childminding. n The inspector and childminder discussed the safety and suitability of resources and equipment. n The inspector reviewed the childminder's policies and procedures and required documentation.

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Inspection activities

6 May 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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Inspection activities

6 May 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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