Childminder in East Sussex

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities as a childminder. She demonstrates a clear knowledge of how to plan for the developmental needs of babies and young children. n Children's safety is given high priority. The childminder explains how she would supervise children closely to keep them safe. She states she would use outings and visits in public places to teach children aspects of safety, such as how to cross roads safely and be aware of potential hazards. n The childminder has kept her knowledge of how children learn, and how to safeguard children, up to date. She holds a valid first-aid certificate and has updated her safeguarding procedures to take account of her local area's reporting arrangements. n There are relevant strategies in place to help children develop good social skills. The childminder demonstrates how she would use praise and positive encouragement to help children learn how to play together and form positive

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relationships with others. n The childminder explains how she would use her daily routine and planned activities to prepare children well for starting school. She would encourage their language and communication skills through conversation and help children to become confident and independent.

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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 EY285807 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 10351452 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 10 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in St Leonards-on-Sea, in East Sussex. She holds a level 3 qualification in home-based childcare.

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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 childminder explained how she would keep children safe in her home, and when on outings. n The inspector talked to the childminder about how she would support children's learning and development. n The childminder shared relevant documentation, such as her first-aid certificate.

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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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