Childminder EY152251

This provision meets requirements

Children enjoy coming to the childminder's warm and welcoming home. They show respect for her home by taking off their shoes when they arrive and hanging up their belongings. Children enjoy spending time with each other and form good friendships. They confidently help themselves to paper and pens and sit together as they draw pictures. Children fully absorb themselves in their creative play, happily cooperating as they work with friends of different ages. They are delighted as they complete their Chinese New Year project successfully. Children display pride in their drawings and are keen to show them to the childminder and their parents. The childminder provides comfortable space for children who wish to relax and rest after their school day. They enjoy selecting books from the childminder's extensive collection or creating models from bricks. Older children support younger children to count the bricks and to compare the size. The childminder engages with

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children in meaningful conversations and listens to their views and opinions. Children's behaviour is exemplary. They listen attentively, talk to each other with respect and value the opinions of others. Older children are good role models for younger ones. They eagerly take on responsibility for helping their younger friends. For example, they hold their hands as they walk home from school. They listen extremely well to the childminder and follow instructions that help them to keep safe.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has very good organisational skills. She works extremely well with her co-childminder to manage their busy routine. The childminder warmly greets children when she collects them from school. She quickly engages in reciprocal conversations with them about their day, supporting their communication and language skills. n The childminder builds close relationships with children and has a secure knowledge of their personal needs. She regularly talks with children to find out about their interests and what they enjoy doing the most. Children tell the inspector that they really enjoy their time with the childminder. They look forward to completing a wide range of exciting creative activities and playing with their friends and enjoy the home-made cakes the childminder bakes for them. n Children are encouraged to develop their early literacy skills throughout all activities. Books are displayed attractively in all areas for children to freely

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select. Children use a range of pens and pencils to draw and write for a purpose. For example, they write their name on their drawings so everyone knows who it belongs to. n The childminder offers consistent praise and encouragement to children, which

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20 January 2020 helps to support their confidence and self-esteem. She is a good role model, who demonstrates good manners and supports children to learn social skills, such as sharing. Children listen well and demonstrate a good understanding of the rules and boundaries in place. n Children are supported well to manage their own personal needs. The childminder encourages children to do things for themselves, such as taking their coats and footwear off. She supports them in making independent, spontaneous decisions about their play. Toys and resources are easily accessible to children so that they can select what they want to play with. n The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles. She provides nutritious snacks for children after school and encourages them to follow good hygiene routines. There are daily opportunities for children to take exercise. For example, children walk to and from school each day and use safe open spaces to be

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physically energetic. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder and her co-childminder exchange information with parents daily, so that they are fully aware of their children's time and to provide continuity of care. Parents are extremely complimentary. They state that they are very happy with the care that their children receive, and their children are keen to attend. n The childminder and co-childminder reflect on the provision to identify areas for improvement. The childminder actively seeks the views of parents and children in this process. She works closely with the teachers at the local school to share information about children's care and well-being. Any messages from the school are passed on to parents to help ensure an effective flow of information.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an up-to-date knowledge of child protection procedures, including who to report concerns about a child's welfare to. She demonstrates a secure understanding of how to report an allegation made about someone who lives or works in the household. The childminder is extremely vigilant in her supervision of children. Children are reminded about safety issues, for example when using scissors and when storing their personal belongings so no one trips over them. The premises are secure. The childminder carries out regular checks of the environments to ensure they remain safe for children to use.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY152251 Local authority Darlington Inspection number 10117684 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 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 20 Date of previous inspection 17 June 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Darlington. She works alongside her daughter who is also a registered childminder. The childminder cares for children from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, term time only.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector accompanied the childminder on the school run. n The childminder and the inspector discussed matters relating to safeguarding and the self-evaluation process. n The inspector spoke with children and took account of the views of parents from the written feedback provided.

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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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