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

Children settle very quickly into the care of the experienced and competent childminder. They smile warmly and make eye contact when they crawl across the floor towards her. As their confidence in moving around increases, very young children discover more areas of play that capture their curiosity. The childminder builds on what children know and can do. She provides a well-considered and progressive curriculum. This is evident in the garden area, where opportunities provided promote children's early writing skills. The wide variety of resources available support children of different ages and abilities.

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The provision is good

The childminder is committed to providing a safe, secure learning environment for children. Children respond well to requests and instructions from her. They begin to develop an understanding of the routines of the day. For instance, older children acknowledge that they cannot go straight into the garden after lunch. They accept that they must wait until younger children have finished eating, so that the childminder can watch them carefully outdoors. The childminder places strong emphasis on children's learning. However, occasionally, some planned activities do not allow very young children to explore and investigate fully. In addition, the childminder accepts that there are areas of the provision that she has not fully reviewed as part of her self-evaluation process.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good overall knowledge of how children learn. Her activities are planned with clear learning intentions and she is committed to helping all children to achieve well. She acknowledges that, at times, she needs to include more age-appropriate resources for the youngest children, so that they can fully explore them during activities. Nevertheless, many of the opportunities she provides for children are well pitched to their stage of development and support their learning well. n Teaching and learning support is particularly strong for children who are in receipt of funded early education. The childminder swiftly identifies areas where children need more help. She signposts parents to additional services where children receive the support they require. The childminder incorporates advice provided from external agencies into her teaching. This shared knowledge and understanding helps to move the child's learning forward and they make good

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need to do better?

progress. n The childminder enhances children's experiences and provides opportunities for them throughout the day. She places high priority on children developing skills, including early reading and writing. For instance, she uses story books on a one- to-one basis with children and they can choose books to look at on their own. This contributes towards giving children a strong start to their education and

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need to do better?

15 June 2021 prepares them well for their future lives. n Younger children's learning is supported well during routines such as nappy changing. This is illustrated when the childminder gives very young babies a flashing ball to hold. She interacts well with them and they begin to make early sounds and babble. n Partnerships with parents are superb. The childminder shares high-quality information from the outset to support children's learning. Parents describe her, using words such as 'superstar'. They say that they see 'massive improvements' in their children's development, as a result of attending her provision. n Children's good health is supported well. The childminder promotes practices such as handwashing on arrival to her home. Children quickly adopt these measures and attend to this when they arrive after their morning in nursery. Healthy, nutritious food provided by the childminder further supports their

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need to do better?

physical well-being. n The childminder reviews her practice well, overall. She seeks the views of parents and children to help her to identify ways she can improve further. For example, questionnaires are used on a regular basis. However, the childminder does not yet review and reflect on the full range of resources available in her home to support children's development to its highest level. n The childminder is dedicated to continually improving her professional knowledge. This is evident when the childminder describes the range of training she has accessed since her registration. This information is used well, overall, to improve her skills and help her to evaluate the quality of the provision.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has good knowledge of safeguarding. She is confident in naming the main forms of child abuse and describes possible signs to indicate a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder has effective systems in place to share information with parents about any existing injuries children may have when they arrive at the childminder's home. This helps to keep children safe. The childminder ensures that her home and garden areas are safe for children to access. Recent developments include actions such as creating a surface on one level. This supports children's safety while they play outdoors.

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should:

n ensure that activities support younger children's development at the right level for their age and stage of development n use self-evaluation more effectively to create a high-quality learning environment that fully supports the delivery of the curriculum.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2508694 Local authority Redcar and Cleveland Inspection number 10191587 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 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Redcar. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and inspector took part in a learning walk. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of her suitability. n Parents provided their views, which the inspector took account of.

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Inspection activities

15 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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Inspection activities

15 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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