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 thoroughly enjoy their time at the stimulating setting. They receive individual attention from the caring, nurturing childminder. This helps to them feel unique and valued. The childminder responds sensitively to children's emotional needs. She is extremely calm and patient and gives children time to become engaged in activities. Children show great pleasure as they bang wooden spoons together and explore musical instruments. The childminder understands when babies are ready to move on to the next activity, and she supports them to access new resources.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy regular outings, such as visits to toddler groups, soft play and walks in the local woods. These help to extend their understanding of nature and the world around them. The childminder occasionally meets with other childminders. This helps children to further develop their social skills. Children enjoy sitting on the childminder's lap and listening to stories. She encourages children to touch the pages and lift the flaps to see what lies beneath. She changes her voice to keep the storytelling exciting and to keep children engaged. Babies babble in response. The childminder uses sign language and reinforces some words as she reads. Children's language skills are developing, and they are becoming confident communicators.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is a reflective practitioner. She regularly reviews her practice and identifies areas for improvement. The childminder attends a range of mandatory training courses. However, she has not identified training opportunities to support her to raise the quality of her already good teaching skills. n The childminder plans a rich curriculum for children. She provides a stimulating learning environment with lots of interesting curiosities for children to explore and investigate. Children are beginning to learn about each other's diverse cultural backgrounds, and what makes them unique. For example, children find out about Thanksgiving traditions and enjoy making pumpkin pie. This helps children to learn about the wider world around them. n There is very good support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder works closely with a range of other professionals, to

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support children to catch up in their development. She confidently implements the suggested strategies, to help children to make the best possible progress. n The childminder is very knowledgeable and skilled in promoting children's all- round learning. She monitors children's learning closely to assess what they can do and to identify any possible gaps in their learning. The childminder focuses her planning on what children need to learn next. This helps children to make

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8 December 2021 good progress. n Children benefit from daily fresh air and exercise. The childminder provides a varied range of healthy, nutritious meals and snacks. Mealtimes are social occasions, with children sitting together with their friends. The childminder makes sure that she caters for children's different dietary requirements. She regularly talks to children about the importance of being healthy. n The childminder establishes highly effective partnership working with other early years settings that children attend. They regularly share information about children's learning and development. This means information about their wider learning is taken into account when planning activities. n Parents are very complimentary about the service that the childminder provides. They comment that they are 'absolutely thrilled' with the care they receive. The childminder seeks parental views and opinions and actively involves them in

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children's learning. n The childminder is a good role model and has high expectations of children's behaviour. She gives clear instructions and children understand what is expected of them. Children receive lots of praise and encouragement from the childminder, which helps to develop their confidence and boosts their self- esteem. n The childminder is aware of the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on some children's development. She makes sure that she plans activities to help children develop their confidence and resilience. n The childminder is very caring, sensitive and nurturing. She knows the children in her care very well. She quickly responds to children's needs. For instance, when babies become tired, they are quickly provided with cuddles and reassurance. 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 has a good understanding of all safeguarding issues. She knows the correct procedure to follow to keep children safe. The childminder regularly updates her training and demonstrates a strong understanding of the different signs and symptoms of possible abuse. She understands what to do in the event of an allegation being made against herself or a family member. She is confident with aspects of safeguarding, such as the 'Prevent' duty and county lines. The childminder has a well-written policy, which clearly details the contact numbers for the relevant agencies.

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should:

n seek wider training opportunities to raise the quality of education to an even

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY555061 Local authority Redcar and Cleveland Inspection number 10174601 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 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Guisborough. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, term time only. The childminder is a qualified teacher. She occasionally works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 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 completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector through written feedback.

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Inspection activities

8 December 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

8 December 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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