Childminder, Out-of school day care in Darlington

Met

Previous inspection Requires improvement

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has addressed the actions raised at the previous inspection effectively. For example, she knows the procedure to follow in the event an allegation is made against herself or anyone else living in the household. In addition, the childminder has reviewed and updated her safeguarding policies and procedures to enable her to protect children's welfare. n The childminder provides a wide range of age-appropriate resources to promote children's development across all areas of learning. She talks about encouraging children to lead their own play experiences and following their individual interests to enhance their skills. n The childminder explains the importance of acting as a good role model to children and using positive language when reinforcing behavioural boundaries. She discusses offering clear explanations to children to help them to think about the consequences of their actions. n The childminder fully understands how to promote children's good health

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This provision meets requirements

through physical activities, handwashing procedures and healthy snacks. She talks about carrying out regular fire evacuations to support children to develop their own awareness of what to do in an emergency. n The childminder recognises the benefits of establishing close relationships with parents and teaching staff from the local primary school to promote two-way communication. She knows how to support children to acquire essential skills for the next stage in their learning, including independence and socialisation. n The childminder discusses the importance of listening to the views and opinions of parents and children to help her to evaluate her practice. She talks about acting on their suggestions to improve her provision. The childminder maintains her paediatric first-aid training and holds public liability insurance.

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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 301098 Local authority Darlington Inspection number 10103285 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 5 to 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 4 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Darlington. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed the range of resources available for children in the early years age group. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she intends to deliver the educational programmes. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation that the childminder uses when caring for children, including policies and procedures. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her assistant.

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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

13 January 2020 13 January 2020 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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