Gill, Sarah

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 benefit from the warm and inviting environment created by the childminder. They demonstrate affectionate attachments to her and her assistant. They show that they feel safe in the childminder's home. The childminder has recently become an ambassador for her chosen curriculum. She uses naturally sourced equipment and resources. Modern toys and technology are removed from the learning environment and replaced with everyday items.

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The provision is good

Children are creative and imaginative. They are curious and want to explore the environment. This builds on their confidence and independence. Children join in with making decisions, such as whether they want to help with the preparation of meals. They relish the sensory experiences offered to them. For example, they delight in discovering the different smells in the heavy duty large plastic tray tray filled with coffee, mint and thyme.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistant have high expectations for children's behaviour. Children behave exceptionally well. They share and take turns, play alongside each other very well and are extremely polite. Children demonstrate respect for the childminder and her assistant, who are good role models. For example, when asked to tidy up, children respond quickly to instructions. They provide children with clear and consistent behavioural boundaries. They understand the difference between right and wrong and avoid conflict and disputes.

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need to do better?

n Children are keen to engage with the childminder and her assistant. They facilitate their play well and engage them in conversation. For example, children are provided with opportunities to paint and explore colour mixing. Children talk enthusiastically about mixing red and green paint and are fascinated to discover that the result is brown. n The childminder and her assistant intend for children to become as independent as possible. Even young children know to go to the portable sink when it is time to wash their hands. They copy what they see the other children doing and are very pleased with themselves. Young children help themselves to tissues, wipe their own nose and put the paper in the bin. n Children's personal routines are respected very well. The childminder and her assistant are kind and sensitive to their individual needs. Babies are very happy and settled in their care. Younger children are closely supervised when they

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sleep outside in the fresh air and are offered reassurance during play. This helps to build on their physical and emotional well-being. n Occasionally, some activities are not matched to children's age and stage of development. This was demonstrated when some children quickly lost interest

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29 April 2022 during a group activity when making cheese pasties together. The timing and content of the activity was too long and failed to fully engage the younger children present. As a result, they quickly became disinterested and lost concentration. n Children's mathematical development is supported well as they learn about weight and measure. They learn about shape as they cut dough into circles. The childminder's assistant helps children to use scales to weigh the ingredients. However, in her enthusiasm for them to excel, she does not always give children enough time to think about the questions asked and provides the answer for them. Children do not receive the time they need to think and to be able to respond with their thoughts and ideas. n The childminder encourages children to follow a healthy lifestyle. She provides children with nutritious meals and a selection of fruits at the open snack table.

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Children develop strong physical skills. For example, toddlers strengthen their legs as they move around on ride-on cars. n The childminder skilfully interweaves different customs and cultures into activities. This provides children with rich and diverse learning, which includes festivals and stories. For example, children listen to African music to help them to relax throughout the day. n The childminder seeks the views of parents, children and other childminders to help to improve her practice. For example, she provides a summary of children's progress to share with parents to support home learning. Parents' comments are very complimentary. They value the quality of care and support the childminder provides. For example, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder read stories to the children via video calls. n The childminder and her assistant are passionate and keen to develop their practice to the highest level. However, professional development is not always

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used effectively to improve their knowledge of the curriculum and how children learn.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants have a secure understanding of their responsibility to protect children. They understand how to identify signs that a child may be at risk of harm. This includes broader safeguarding issues, such as exposure to extreme views and female genital mutilation. The childminder and her assistants are aware of the action to take if they have concerns about a child. The childminder has suitable risk assessments in place. She ensures that her setting is appropriate for children, and she carries out daily checks to identify and minimise hazards.

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should:

29 April 2022 n give children enough time to process their thoughts and express their ideas when responding to questions n review the planning of activities to match the age and stage of development of all children consistently, so that all activities engage them n engage in targeted professional development to raise the quality of the provision to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2571104 Local authority Redcar and Cleveland Inspection number 10226031 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 12 Number of children on roll 21 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Saltburn-by-the-Sea. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 6. The childminder works with two assistants.

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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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable for children. n The childminder and the inspector had a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, her assistant and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

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

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