Childminder EY391070

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not have a secure understanding of the procedures to follow should she have child protection concerns about a child in her care. She is unsure about who to contact to report these concerns promptly so that children's welfare is assured. Additionally, she lacks an awareness and understanding of wider issues, such as ensuring that children are protected from extremist views and behaviours. n The childminder lacks knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She is unsure of what the seven areas of learning are and of how she will implement the curriculum so that children make progress in these. Additionally, she lacks full knowledge of assessment processes, including the required progress check for children aged between two and three years. n The childminder discusses how she would promote children's personal development. For example, she recognises the importance of teaching them

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about healthy eating and engaging in physical exercise. Arrangements are in place to ensure children feel secure and settled in her care. n The childminder understands how to ensure all children are treated equally, develop positive attitudes and behave well. She explains that she has high expectations for their conduct and how she will support children to show respect and kindness to others. n The premises are suitable for childcare purposes. High standards of cleanliness are maintained and appropriate resources and equipment are available. The childminder confidently discusses how she will keep children safe while in her care. n The childminder recognises the importance of evaluating her practice when caring for children in order to drive improvement forward. She discusses how she will work in partnership with parents to help with this and to gain information about what they know about their child.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

24 September 2019 improve safeguarding knowledge, in particular with regard to developing an understanding of how to respond in a timely and appropriate way to child protection concerns and how to recognise and respond to wider safeguarding issues 23/10/2019

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Due date

increase understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage, including the completion of progress checks for all children aged between two and three years. 23/10/2019

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY391070 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 10117127 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 0 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 10 April 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Middlesbrough. She operates all year round from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements, and the systems she has in place to help keep children safe. n The inspector talked to the childminder about her understanding of the learning and development requirements. n The inspector looked at and discussed the childminder's policies, procedures and documents. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder. n The inspector viewed areas of the home available for childminding.

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Inspection activities

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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Inspection activities

24 September 2019 24 September 2019 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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