Childminder in Brighton and Hove

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good understanding of her safeguarding responsibilities and the actions to take to seek advice and refer concerns about children. She recognises indicators when a child may be at risk of harm and knows to report concerns to agencies with statutory responsibilities in line with the local safeguarding partnership. Furthermore, the childminder understands how to manage allegations appropriately. Although the childminder is aware of a wide variety of child protection issues, she recognises the need to do more work around supporting children to learn about online safety in an age-appropriate way. Nevertheless, the childminder is highly vigilant and has suitable risk assessments in place to ensure the provision is safe, secure and suitable for children. n During discussions, the childminder demonstrates how she plans and implements educational programmes. This is to support children to acquire

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knowledge and skills that contribute towards helping them make progress in their learning and development. The childminder understands the importance of monitoring children's progress and knows to respond swiftly if she identifies any delays in learning. She understands how to signpost families for additional support and works in partnership to offer support where children need extra help. n The childminder ensures that she works in close partnership with families, other childcare providers and professionals involved in children's care. This aids the childminder to have all the information she needs to ensure she can tailor the care to meet the individual needs of children. This contributes towards children receiving continuity in their care and education. n The childminder understands the importance of helping children to learn about expected behaviours to help keep themselves and others safe. She explains how

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she holds discussions with children, so they can talk together and learn about the importance of showing kindness and courtesy. This contributes towards promoting children's good behaviour and development of positive social relationships with peers. n The childminder explains the wide variety of experiences she provides to help children learn about how to contribute towards a healthy lifestyle. For example, she teaches children hand hygiene and the importance of this, and they learn about the benefits of healthy food choices. The childminder explains how she ensures children have regular opportunities for playing outdoors to encourage physical activity, where they learn how to move in a variety of ways. n The childminder seeks the views of children, parents and other professionals to evaluate the quality of care and education she provides to children. This allows her to identify her strengths and areas she wants to work on. The childminder is

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keen to strive for continual professional development opportunities to help build on her knowledge and skills to benefit children.

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This provision meets requirements

3 December 2024 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 2781997 Local authority Brighton and Hove Inspection number 10376353 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 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2024. She is located in Brighton, East Sussex. The childminder operates Monday to Sunday, excluding Saturdays, all year round, term time only. Her hours are Monday 3pm to 7.30pm, Tuesday 3pm to 6.30pm, Wednesday 3pm to 6pm, Thursday 3pm to 6pm, Friday 7.30pm to 8.30pm and 3pm to 6pm, and Sunday 9.30am to 4.30pm. During holiday periods, her operational hours are from 7.30am to 7pm.

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Inspection activities

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

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3 December 2024 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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3 December 2024 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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