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 form close relationships with the childminder. They show that they are trusted and feel safe. Children use mathematical language during play. They build bridges with wooden blocks and pieces of train track. They count and learn about the different gradients of ramps as they push toy vehicles up and watch them zoom down the other side. Children use magnetic shapes and attach these to the metal surfaces. Children match dinosaur toys to images on card. They understand how to operate small electronic toys. Children eagerly press buttons on large toy vehicles and watch as they race across the floor.

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The provision is good

Children engage well in all activities on offer. They use their hand-to-eye coordination to discover how to operate switches, locks, and metal catches. Children laugh as they discover the different animal pictures that are hiding underneath. They learn the importance of following excellent hygiene practices and have a range of healthy foods to choose from. Children listen and respond to questions asked. They engage in conversation with the childminder about what they like doing at home and what is important to them. The childminder introduces new words to children as they play, such as 'diplodocus'. This helps to expand children's vocabulary.

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n Children settle quickly. The childminder offers a caring and nurturing environment for children. She gathers important information from parents when children first start at the setting, including information about what children know and can already do. This helps the childminder to identify what it is that children need to learn next. n Children benefit from a wide range of exciting outdoor activities. They immerse themselves in learning about the world around them. Children recall a recent trip to the seaside. The childminder encourages children to recall the discoveries they made. For instance, when children found patterns on different shells. They talk about the sea creatures that they found, including a crab and investigated how it moves. The childminder also takes children on nature walks and trips to the park. Children use their physical skills to climb, balance, stomp and run. n The highly qualified childminder uses her knowledge and experience to plan a

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challenging curriculum that helps children prepare for their next stage in learning. She identifies what it is that children need to learn and observes children during their play. This helps her to identify and address any gaps in children's learning. n Children are confident learners. The childminder praises as they play. This helps to promote children's self-esteem. However, older children require support to help manage disagreements between themselves and to understand the feelings

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12 July 2021 of others. n Parents value the childminder highly. They commend her on the care and support she offers for children. Parents feel that their views are taken into consideration and that they put trust in her. They state that they feel that their children are well prepared for school and compliment the childminder on her partnership working, particularly during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. n The childminder completes training and reviews the overall quality of her practice. Although the childminder has no children on roll with special educational needs and/or disabilities, she sources training to help keep her knowledge and skills up to date. In addition, the childminder works closely with parents to deepen her understanding of their families' cultures. The childminder attends celebrations and traditions. She uses her knowledge to put this into practice. This helps to widen children's understanding of the difference and

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similarities between themselves and others. n The childminder encourages children's efforts to be independent. However, on occasions, the childminder does things for them before supporting children to do things for themselves. For example, finishing tasks during activities or learning to dress themselves. n Children follow good hygiene practices. They understand ways to keep themselves safe and healthy. For example, during the COVID-19 pandemic the childminder provided activities for children to learn the importance of following high standards of hygiene. She talked to children about the virus and offered reassurance to children who were concerned. This helps to promote children's emotional well-being.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to respond and report any concerns that may indicate a child might be exposed to a risk of harm. She is vigilant and supervises children well. The childminder has policies and procedures in place that help her to maintain an efficient setting. She is alert to changes in guidance and understands the procedure to follow if there was an allegation made against her or a member of her household.

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n extend children's awareness of how to resolve conflicts between themselves and understand the needs of others n encourage children to keep trying with their own challenges and support children to become more independent, particularly in relation to managing their own self- care needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY552631 Local authority Redcar and Cleveland Inspection number 10174859 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 17 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, Cleveland. She operates her provision all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds early years professional status. The childminder provides funded early education for two- and three-year- old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n Parents spoke to the inspector during the inspection and expressed their views about the service the provider offers. n Children's views were captured throughout the setting. The inspector held discussions with children and observed them during play. n The inspector reviewed appropriate documentation that helps to ensure the safe and efficient running of the setting.

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Inspection activities

12 July 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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12 July 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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