Childminder in Redcar and Cleveland

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

The experienced childminder has a strong understanding of how young children learn. She successfully identifies next stages of learning. This supports children to make good progress. Children have access to a wide range of stimulating toys which is displayed and is organised well. In turn, this provides children with choice, and encourages them to become independent. Children enjoy pretending to play doctors. They develop their imagination as they choose the stethoscope and other objects. The childminder plays alongside, thanking the children for making her feel better.

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The provision is good

The childminder forms positive relationships with children and their families. This helps children to feel safe and secure. During the Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the childminder offered flexible visits to new children, for example, on an evening. This has helped children to settle well and to build a relationship with the childminder. The childminder provides praise, encouragement and reassurance which help to build children's confidence and self-worth.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides interesting activities to support all seven areas of learning, in particular communication and language. For example, all children eagerly join in with action songs and rhymes. The childminder teaches children how to handle books by opening and closing the pages. Children listen intently, taking turns to find the characters hiding on each page. They excitedly join in making different animal noises.

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n The childminder works in partnership with parents. She provides regular information about their child's day and shares ideas to support their child's ongoing learning at home. She encourages parents to share information about children's likes and achievements. Parents speak highly of all aspects of the care their children receive, and they comment on how caring and nurturing the childminder is. n Children behave well and know what is expected of them. They learn to use good manners, and they remember to say 'please' and 'thank you'. The childminder reinforces the use of 'kind hands' which children respond well to. Children enjoy receiving a 'high five'. n The childminder carefully divides her time between the children. She plans for children's learning well, and she provides a good balance of adult-led and child- initiated activities. Children take part in regular well-planned outdoor activity where they are able to develop the large-physical skills. Children enjoy a wealth

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of opportunities to visit places and to take part in activities within their local community. They particularly enjoy visiting a local park and beach.

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10 June 2021 n The childminder regularly accesses a range of professional development opportunities. This helps to ensures her knowledge is up to date. She accurately evaluates her practice, helping to identify areas of development and strength. Careful consideration is made when buying new toys and equipment. This helps to support children's learning and to build on their interests. n Young children show positive attitudes to learning. The childminder provides lots of opportunities for children to practise their counting skills. For example, children enjoy counting ducks while sharing a story. In addition, children confidently collect and count objects when tidying away activities. The childminder also helps children learn about size during their play by comparing farm animals. n Children are prepared well for their next steps in learning. They show a developing ability to concentrate on activities that interest them. For example,

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they pretend to bake cakes, and they invite the childminder to join them in their play. Children's independence is promoted well though daily routines. Young children confidently tidy up without prompting. n The childminder skilfully introduces new vocabulary, such as 'binoculars' and 'grasshopper', as children explore minibeasts. She enthusiastically shares her thoughts and ideas as she plays. However, at times, the childminder does not give children enough time to think and to answer for themselves, before answering for them. n Children excitedly move their bodies to familiar songs. They particularly enjoy dancing to heads, shoulders, knees and toes. However, the music plays repeatedly in the background. This can become a distraction as children focus and explore other activities.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder supervises children closely. Regular checks on her home, garden and planned outings enable her to identify and minimise potential risks. For example, the garden fence has been increased in height to ensure children's safety. The childminder is clear about her responsibility to keep children safe. She has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She is confident about her procedures and knows what to do if she has any concerns. The childminder has a good understanding of wider safeguarding issues. She knows what to do should she receive an allegation of abuse.

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should:

n give children enough time to process their thoughts to enable them to respond to questions and to express their ideas

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should:

10 June 2021 n minimise unnecessary background noise to support children's concentration and to prevent them from becoming distracted in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY557822 Local authority Redcar and Cleveland Inspection number 10175215 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Middlesbrough. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, expect bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of the home that children access. She explained how she has planned her environment to support children's interests and independence. She talked about the experiences she provides for children of different ages. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children. She jointly evaluated a planned activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times. She viewed written references from parents to obtain their views. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation. This included evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises and the safeguarding policy.

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Inspection activities

10 June 2021 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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10 June 2021 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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