Childminder in Redcar and Cleveland

Inspection date 24 April 2019 Previous inspection date 13 August 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder's home is safe and secure. She understands her role to promote children's safety and understands child protection issues. This includes procedures to record concerns and make a referral if she suspects that a child is at risk of harm. n The childminder has a selection of age-appropriate toys and resources for children. She understands how to use observations and assessments of what children know and can do to help them make progress. n The childminder recognises the importance of working closely with parents and other settings that children attend. She describes how she shares information with others, which helps to ensure a consistent approach when supporting children's needs. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to support and promote children's well-being. She demonstrates a good awareness of how to help them build relationships with each other, and she understands how to manage behaviour

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This provision meets requirements

positively. n The childminder understands the importance of self-evaluation and reflective practice. She describes how she will use this to evaluate the quality of her provision, identify areas for future development and continue to drive forward improvement.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children 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 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. Inspection activities

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector had a tour of the premises. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of safeguarding procedures. n The inspector checked the suitability of all relevant members of the household. n The inspector viewed a range of documents, including policies and risk assessments.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY418663 Local authority Redcar and Cleveland Inspection number 10071851 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 8 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 13 August 2015

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The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Middlesbrough. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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