Childminder in Brighton and Hove

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of how children learn and develop. She has resources to provide a range of activities that match children's interests and learning needs. She understands the importance of monitoring children's learning and development and of working closely with parents and other professionals, to help ensure all children make good progress. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to help children's early communication skills. She describes how to use songs and rhymes and encourage conversation through exciting activities, such as cooking and role play. She has a good range of books to support literacy. n The childminder knows how to manage children's behaviour in a positive and age-appropriate way. For example, she is aware of the particular needs of two- year-olds and the importance of distraction techniques and keeping calm. She would talk to older children to help them understand the effect of their

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behaviour on others. She describes how to teach children to respect each other's differences. n The childminder explains how to encourage children to have healthy lifestyles. She understands the need for fresh air and exercise daily. She has considered how to help children understand the importance of healthy eating as well as good oral hygiene. She explains how she would provide healthy snacks for children, such as fruit. n The childminder's home is safe and secure. She considers carefully how to keep children safe from harm. The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding procedures. She is able to recognise the signs of possible abuse and is confident in the procedures for obtaining advice if she has concerns about a child's welfare. n The childminder accesses a range of training opportunities to continually improve her skills and knowledge. She keeps her mandatory first-aid training up to date, so that she knows what to do in a medical emergency. The childminder

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knows how to reflect on her practice and consider how any changes could improve children's outcomes.

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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 EY485764 Local authority Brighton and Hove Inspection number 10265225 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 30 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in January 2015 in Brighton, East Sussex. She operates from 8am to 6pm, every week day, all year round. The childminder holds early years teacher status.

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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 childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programme for children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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31 January 2023 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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31 January 2023 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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