Childminder in East Sussex

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how to keep children safe and protected. She describes how she would recognise signs of abuse and neglect in children. She knows how to report any concerns to appropriate professionals in a timely manner. The childminder talks about creating a place of trust and respect, so children feel comfortable to share any worries they might have. n The childminder describes how she would provide an appropriate curriculum to support children's learning and development. She would use what she knows about the children, their likes and dislikes and routines, to provide children with individual support. The childminder discusses how she would support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities to meet their potential. The childminder explains how she would share developmental checks and assessments with parents. n The childminder explains the importance of children gaining good

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communication and language skills. She talks about how she would share stories, books and songs to promote new language. She describes how activities, such as play dough, can be used to stimulate the imagination and promote language skills. n The childminder talks about how she would help children to control and cope with their feelings and emotions. She describes how she would support them to recognise and name their feelings. She explains how she feels it is important that children go to school with self-confidence to make friendships with others and to look after their self-care needs. n The childminder continues to update her skills and training. She describes how she reflects on what she learns to improve her practice. She recognises the importance of working closely with other professionals, such as teachers and health visitors to support all children.

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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 EY496041 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 10308557 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 9 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Seaford, East Sussex. The childminder offers care from 7am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, term time only.

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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 childminder. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder would organise their early years provision, including their aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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11 October 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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11 October 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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