Childminder in Sunderland

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder discusses the importance of providing children with a home- from-home environment, where they feel safe and secure. She explains how she will get to know children and their individual needs well, to allow her to promote their all-round development. In addition, the childminder is aware of her responsibility to involve parents in establishing children's starting points in learning. n The childminder shows a commitment to her professional development to increase her skills and knowledge. She works closely with other childminders to enable her to share ideas and suggestions for future practice. n The childminder intends on providing children with regular opportunities to participate in outings, such as visits to the local park, woodland area and beach. She talks about using these experiences to support children to learn about the natural world around them. n The childminder knows how to positively manage children's behaviour. She

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This provision meets requirements

recognises the benefits of being consistent in her approach. The childminder discusses how she will give children time to process their thoughts and implement distraction techniques. n The childminder understands how to identify potential signs and symptoms of abuse. She talks about the child protection procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's well-being. Furthermore, the childminder keeps up to date about broader safeguarding issues, including female genital mutilation and child sexual exploitation.

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This provision meets 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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Setting details

Unique reference number 2525677 Local authority Durham Inspection number 10209566 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 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Peterlee, County Durham. She operates all year round from 8am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, and from 9am to 6pm on Saturday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed the environment and the range of resources available for children. n The childminder talked to the inspector about how she intends to deliver the early years foundation stage, and discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including qualifications and training certificates.

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Inspection activities

26 October 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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26 October 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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