Childminder in Darlington

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children. She has completed a safeguarding training course to extend her knowledge. The childminder is confident of the procedures to follow should she be concerned about the welfare of a child in her care. n The childminder discusses how she will provide regular opportunities for children to develop their physical skills indoors and outdoors, and learn about living a healthy lifestyle. n The childminder has a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She explains how she intends to plan a range of activities and use her observations of children to identify what they need to learn next. n The childminder plans to share information about children's progress with parents and help them to support children's learning at home. n The childminder has a good understanding of working in partnership with other

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professionals to ensure children's individual needs are met. n The childminder understands the importance of reflecting on her practice in order to improve the quality of her setting. She ensures her knowledge is kept up to date through her ongoing professional development. n The childminder explains how she has high expectations for children's behaviour. She discusses how she will help children to manage their feelings and behaviours and support them to follow the clear rules and boundaries she will set.

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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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY280241 Local authority Darlington Inspection number 10117065 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 4 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 24 August 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Darlington. She operates from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, during term time only.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she meets the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed the toys and equipment that are available for children to use. n The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder. n The inspector looked at documentation, including suitability checks, public liability insurance and qualification certificates.

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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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