Childminder in Stockton-on-Tees

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe from harm. She knows the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and has robust procedures in place for reporting concerns. The childminder has a good knowledge of wider safeguarding concerns, including the risks associated with children and families being drawn into extreme behaviours. She knows to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date and accesses training to enable this. n The environment is risk assessed on the days children attend to make sure it is a safe place for children to play. The childminder talks confidently about how she teaches children to keep themselves safe when out and about in the local community. n The childminder understands how to observe and assess children's learning. She knows to plan a range of opportunities to help children make progress in their development. n The environment is welcoming and well organised with a good variety of

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resources available, which are suitable for children across a range of ages. The childminder evaluates the strength of her provision and makes changes to enhance her service. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. She talks about how she tailors her settling-in procedures to the individual needs of each child and their family to promote children's emotional well-being from the very beginning. n The childminder knows how to support children's personal development, in particular their independence skills. She describes how she promotes positive behaviour to help children learn right from wrong. She understands the importance of children learning to build positive relationships with adults and their peers.

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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 EY286238 Local authority Stockton-on-Tees Inspection number 10117069 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 7 to 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 7 December 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Billingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector talked with the childminder about how she intends to provide activities and experiences that support children's learning. n Discussions were held with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n Policies and procedures were discussed and the inspector viewed documentation the childminder will use when caring for children. n The inspector talked with the childminder about how she will plan for children's learning and assess the progress children are making. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability checks for all adults living on the premises.

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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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