Childminder, Out-of school day care in East Sussex

This provision meets requirements

Children are happy and settled. The childminder has warm and positive relationships with the children in her care, which helps them to feel safe and secure. This is seen when she responds enthusiastically to the stories children share with her from nursery and school. Children demonstrate high levels of confidence. For example, older children proudly talk with visitors about their sporting achievements.

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This provision meets requirements

The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. Children of all ages play well together, readily sharing resources and taking turns. They are very polite and well mannered, saying please and thank you. Children show high levels of respect for adults. They respond positively to requests from the childminder, such as putting toys away before snack time.

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This provision meets requirements

Children are beginning to understand about the wider world. The childminder helps children celebrate a range of cultural festivals to support their learning about each other's heritage. This helps children to value and respect others, which prepares them well for life in modern Britain.

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This provision meets requirements

The childminder provides children with plenty of opportunities to keep themselves healthy. For example, they enjoy a range of nutritious snacks and exercise daily as they walk to and from school. Children are managing their own personal needs well. For example, even the youngest children take themselves to the toilet and wash their hands.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children in her care well. Her gentle and nurturing manner helps children to feel safe, which successfully supports their emotional well-being. She enhances children's self esteem, gives them lots of encouragement and celebrates their achievements. For example, she praises children when they remember to turn off the tap. n The childminder provides a range of resources and activities to suit children of all ages. Children independently choose what they would like to play with after a busy day at nursery or school. This includes a quiet area where children can rest and relax. She is currently reviewing her provision to help meet the needs of older children more fully. n The childminder provides a safe and secure environment for children to play in. She discusses the importance of rules and boundaries, and encourages children to learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder teaches

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need to do better?

them how to cross the road safely as they walk to and from school.

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need to do better?

7 December 2023 n Children respond well to the high expectations of behaviour. They are kind and polite to their peers and adults. The childminder encourages children to talk about their feelings, which helps them to understand their emotions. This effectively supports children to manage their own behaviour well. n The childminder establishes strong relationships with parents, who are very complimentary about the care their children receive. For example, they comment on how caring, communicative and flexible the childminder is. Additionally, she works closely with other settings children attend, such as pre-schools and school, to promote children's well-being. For instance, she receives a hand over from nursery staff, so that she can feed back important information to parents. n The childminder regularly reviews the quality of the service she provides. She seeks the views of parents and children to help identify areas for improvement.

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For instance, following feedback from children, she provides a range of art and craft activities, as they felt they did not get many opportunities for this at school. Additionally, children help to plan the menu each week and add items to the shopping list. n The childminder uses a range of ways to help keep her skills and knowledge up to date. For example, she has completed online training to increase her awareness of the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children and families. This helps to ensure she is meeting the needs of the children in her care. n The childminder supports children well with transitions. For instance, settling-in processes are tailored to the individual needs of children, which helps children and parents to feel relaxed and confident.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has completed safeguarding training. She has a robust understanding of signs that a child may be at risk of abuse and/or neglect. She knows the processes to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare. These include the agencies she needs to contact in the event of an allegation against herself or a member of her household. The environment is safe and secure. The childminder completes daily checks of her premises to help identify and minimise any potential risks to children. Additionally, the childminder completes risk assessments when on outings to help keep children safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 121757 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 10307965 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 14 Date of previous inspection 26 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in Seaford, East Sussex. The childminder provides before- and after-school care between 7.30am to 9am and 3pm to 5.30pm from Monday to Thursday, during term times and some school holidays. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

7 December 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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