Childminder in East Sussex

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder describes how she plans activities to support all areas of children's development. She explains how she communicates with parents to find out children's starting points. The childminder understands how to assess children's abilities to identify extra support they need to help them develop. She explains how she will work with parents and other professionals to help get children consistent extra support in place at home, as well as in her setting. n The childminder explains how she will help children to manage their behaviour and develop good relationships. She describes how she distracts children at times of conflict and supports them to discuss issues once calm. The childminder explains how the agreed expectations of the setting further support them to manage their feelings. n The childminder describes how she will provide opportunities for physically active play in local parks and the surrounding area. She explains how she will support

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children's understanding of the world outside the village they live in by taking them on trips to the woods, the beach, the farm and other local attractions. The childminder describes how she will help children to learn about the world around them and improve their language on the trips. n The childminder demonstrates that she understands how she will keep her premises secure and carry out regular risk assessments on site. She continues to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date and demonstrates she knows what to do if a child is at risk of harm.

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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 EY493997 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 10289244 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 16 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Polegate, East Sussex. The childminder offers care from 7am to 6pm from Monday to Friday all year round. She has a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder described how she supports children's learning and development. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how she communicates with parents about their child's development. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder to continue to work with children.

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Inspection activities

6 November 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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6 November 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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