Childminder in Middlesbrough

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has not maintained her paediatric first -aid certificate since registration. This does not meet the requirements of the early years statutory framework. However, she has updated her risk assessments and policies to reflect the COVID-19 (coronavirus) guidelines and intends to use these to help keep children and families safe. The childminder understands the risks that children may be exposed to at home and knows how to secure support for them to keep them safeguarded. n The premises are not currently suitable for the childminder to provide care for children. For example, the security of the setting is compromised as workers need continuous access in the majority of rooms. The noise level from work being carried out is very high. This prevents the childminder from providing space for children to learn, rest and concentrate. In addition, conversations are difficult to hear. The childminder plans to complete ongoing renovation work to

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This provision does not meet requirements

her property before children attend. n The childminder does not have a thorough understanding of how to provide children with a balanced, varied curriculum. For example, she is unable to discuss how she will help children make good progress across the different areas of learning. The childminder intends to access further training to help her refresh her skills and knowledge. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals who work with children. For example, she discuses how she intends to gather information from families to help new children settle in and promote continuity for children.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

maintain an up-to-date, relevant paediatric first-aid certificate at all times 30/09/2021

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Due date

12 August 2021 ensure the premises are safe and suitable before providing care and learning opportunities for children 31/12/2021

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Due date

improve knowledge of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. 31/10/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549526 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 10130884 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 2 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Marton In Cleveland. She operates all year round, seven days per week, from 6am to 6pm, except for family holidays. The childminder has a relevant level 3 qualification in childcare. She offers funded early education places for two-, three and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the setting and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed the indoor and outdoor areas intended to be used by children. n The inspector and childminder discussed the learning and development requirements within the early years foundation stage. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as suitability checks and training certificates.

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Inspection activities

12 August 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

12 August 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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