Childminder in Redcar and Cleveland

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows how to help children learn and make progress across all seven areas of learning. She discusses the activities and resources she intends to provide for children. The childminder describes how she will adapt her teaching to meet children's individual needs. In addition, she discusses how she intends to promote inclusion and support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder intends to gather detailed information from parents to help children settle in. For instance, she will collect information about babies' specific feeding times and routines. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents to promote continuity of care for children. n The childminder comments on how she will provide children with nutritious meals and with plenty of opportunities for fresh air and exercise. She understands the importance of promoting children's health, well-being and

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independence. For instance, the childminder comments on how she will support children to take an active part in their own self-care. She describes how she will be consistent and positive in managing children's behaviour. n The childminder knows how to keep children safe and protect them from harm. She has an extensive knowledge of a range of broader safeguarding issues, including female genital mutilation, county lines and the potential signs of radicalisation. The childminder discusses the procedures and risk assessments which she has developed specifically in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. n The childminder continues to develop her skills and knowledge by taking part in online training courses and reading updates. For example, she has gained an understanding of the expectations of the new early years foundation stage. In addition, she has refreshed her paediatric first-aid qualification to help her to

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deal with accidents and emergencies swiftly.

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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 2521987 Local authority Redcar and Cleveland Inspection number 10208106 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 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 the Guisborough area of Cleveland. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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 indoor and outdoor areas intended to be used by children. n The inspector and the childminder discussed the learning and development requirements of 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, including evidence of suitability checks and training certificates.

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27 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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27 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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