Childminder in Durham

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has not kept her knowledge of child protection up to date. As a result, she does not have a good enough understanding of the 'Prevent' duty guidance or signs that a girl may be subjected to female genital mutilation. However, that being said, the childminder demonstrates a reasonable understanding of some of the signs that a child may be being abused. The childminder knows where to report any concerns that she may have about children's safety. n The childminder explains how she will observe children to find out where they are in their learning. She discusses how she will plan activities to extend children's learning further. n The childminder shows the inspector some of the resources she has to extend children's learning. She talks about how she will use books, songs and rhymes to support children's communication and language. The childminder explains how she will develop older children's literacy and mathematics skills.

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder talks about how she plans to work with parents. She explains how she will share information about children's learning with them when they collect their children. n The childminder is aware of her responsibility to complete a progress check for children aged between two and three years and share this with parents. n The childminder describes how she will manage children's behaviour. She explains how she will take time to talk to children and help them to understand the consequences of their actions. n The childminder explains how she will help children to stay healthy. She discusses how she will provide nutritious snacks. The childminder talks about how she will ensure that the meals she provides for children are balanced and contain different food groups, such as protein and carbohydrates. She explains how she will use the local beach, garden and parks to ensure that children get fresh air and exercise.

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder discusses how she plans to evaluate her setting. She is aware that she wants to do further training to strengthen her knowledge of supporting children's learning.

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This provision does not meet requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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

improve understanding of the different types of abuse, such as the 'Prevent' duty guidance and female genital mutilation. 22/02/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2539474 Local authority Durham Inspection number 10215317 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 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Seaham. She cares for children all year round. The childminder is open from 7.30am to 7.30pm on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, and from 7.30am to 1pm on Thursday.

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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 her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of the premises that children will use, and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the curriculum for children, and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The childminder showed the inspector the policies and procedures and documentation that she will use when caring for children. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder. She took account of the evidence of suitability for persons living in the household. n The inspector and childminder had a discussion about how she evaluates her

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provision and makes plans for improvement.

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Inspection activities

1 February 2022 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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1 February 2022 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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