Kate Tennant

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 childminder plans the environment well, indoors and outdoors. She knows exactly what interests the children who attend. Children arrive happy and are excited to start learning straight away. They become engrossed in the activities and happily persevere, developing new skills. For example, children took part in a chosen activity about dinosaurs with puzzles and books for over 20 minutes. The childminder helps children to recall and repeat their previous learning, so they remember more. For example, as they look at books about the dinosaurs and compare them to the puzzle.

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The provision is good

Children are well supported to develop their communication and language skills. The childminder engages them in meaningful conversations as they play. She responds well to young children's verbal and non-verbal communication. For instance, she models good conversational skills by speaking clearly and using lots of repetitive language. Due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, parents now drop off and collect children at the front door. In light of this, the childminder has continued to communicate with parents to inform them of their child's progress. For example, she sends them photographs and daily notes of their child's day, and next steps in learning.

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need to do better?

n Parents speak highly of the care and support this childminder provides. They feel their children develop good social skills and thoroughly enjoy the variety of activities and trips within the community. They talk about the 'caring and nurturing approach' and that 'she puts her heart and soul into meeting children's needs'. n The childminder observes and assesses children continually. She uses this information successfully, overall, to plan for their learning. The childminder organises activities that will consolidate children's knowledge, and build on their interests and next steps in development. Children are provided with a good mixture of play and learning opportunities across the curriculum. n Children listen to the childminder and respond to her guidance. They are kind to each other and behave well. Children enjoy being independent and are confident when developing new skills. For example, they concentrate intently as they use

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child-safe knives to slice fruit to make fruit salad for their snacks. n The childminder encourages children to have a can-do attitude to learning. When children try to fit two shapes together as they build a dinosaur house, she encourages them to keep trying. Children persevere and the childminder supports them to complete the task, helping to raise their self-esteem. n Currently, the childminder uses some good methods to develop her knowledge of the early years. For instance, she liaises with the local authority and reads

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18 August 2021 information online. This helps her to gain good tips for her own practice. However, she recognises that she needs to seek out further training and support, to develop her skills to a higher level. n Children have plenty of opportunities to strengthen the muscles in their hands to develop their early writing skills. They use spades and brushes as they look for bones, and skilfully use a range of paint brushes to paint and draw. Older children enjoy starting to explore with writing letters in their names and talk confidently about these. However, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to extend children's mathematical skills during their play. For example, when children find bones, she does not support children to sequence by size or carry out simple calculations. n The physical development of children is well supported. In the garden, children climb the steps to the playhouse and use the slide confidently. They skilfully

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negotiate space when moving around the space. Children benefit from regular trips to the park and go for walks in the local countryside. n The childminder has established very good links with other early years settings that children attend. They share information about children's progress and key target areas. This ensures a seamless education for children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has good knowledge of signs and symptoms that may suggest a child is at risk of harm. She completes appropriate training to secure her understanding of child protection, including wider safeguarding procedures, such as protecting children who may be exposed to extremist views. The childminder has good knowledge and understanding of how to report any concerns regarding children's welfare. She risk assesses her home and the outdoor area to minimise any hazards. The childminder's home is secure and well organised.

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should:

n extend opportunities to develop children's early mathematical skills during their play n increase opportunities for professional development to continually develop knowledge of early years practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY559653 Local authority Redcar and Cleveland Inspection number 10190257 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in May 2018 and lives in Skelton. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a degree in early childhood studies. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-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 her evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a learning walk. They discussed the learning environment and how the curriculum is organised. 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 observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of household members. n Parents' views were gathered through written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

18 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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