Hunter-Jenkinson, Shelly Dawn

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a caring and stimulating environment for children. She has developed secure bonds with children and meets their individual care needs effectively. Young children benefit from established routines and consistency. The childminder regularly collects information from parents to promote continuity of care. Children show that they feel happy and safe. They explore with confidence and are enthusiastic to join in with activities. For example, they show excitement when playing with bubbles in the garden and jump around to pop them. The childminder has high expectations for children. She understands how to help them to make good progress in all areas of their learning.

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The provision is good

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder has focused on supporting children's personal, social and emotional development. She is a good role model for children and consistently praises them for their positive behaviour. Children begin to learn to share and take turns. The childminder supports them if they struggle with their emotions and encourages them to talk about how they feel. The childminder maintains effective partnerships with parents and families. This helps to promote continuity of learning and include parents in children's development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a sequenced curriculum and builds on children's existing skills. She uses observations and assessments to help her to find out what children already know. This helps her to plan challenging activities so that children make good progress. n The childminder promotes children's communication and language development. For example, she models words to babies as they explore dough. Babies copy her actions to make patterns and use rollers. Older children begin to use sentences. The childminder adds extra descriptive words as she repeats sentences back to them. This helps to extend children's vocabulary and develop their pronunciation. n Children begin to develop secure foundations for their future learning. For example, toddlers start to show early signs of writing as they make marks with crayons. The childminder uses mathematical language during play and children say some number names in order. They begin to develop good levels of

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concentration during activities that interest them. n The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for children to develop physical skills outdoors in the fresh air. Children thoroughly enjoy racing around the garden and playing with the bicycles and footballs. However, experiences outdoors are limited and, on occasion, young children are not engaged in learning. n Children enjoy the healthy meals and snacks provided by the childminder. She

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30 May 2022 encourages them to sit at the table together and praises them for their good manners. Children wash their hands before they eat, and the childminder ensures that areas they use are clean and hygienic. However, she does not teach children about the importance of making healthy choices, such as why they eat fruit and vegetables. n Children learn about other people in the world and celebrations. For instance, they read stories about the royal family and play imaginatively to make cakes to celebrate the Queen's platinum jubilee. Older children recognise the flag for the United Kingdom and develop their understanding of the wider world. n Parents leave positive feedback for the childminder. They say that their children are always happy to attend and they have a good relationship with the childminder. Parents say that they feel included in their child's learning. They feel that communication is good, particularly in meeting children's care needs

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and routines. n The childminder is proactive in refreshing her skills and knowledge to work with children. She regularly accesses reading material and attends professional development courses. For example, the childminder has recently refreshed her first-aid qualification and made changes to her provision. These are in line with the new early years foundation stage guidance.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She confidently identifies potential signs of abuse and neglect. There are clear procedures to follow if she has concerns about children's safety or if an allegation is made against her. The childminder regularly researches child protection issues to ensure that she is aware of wider concerns. Examples include signs of county lines and exploitation. The childminder teaches children how to play safely and manage appropriate risks. For instance, young children know that they need the safety mats for the slide.

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should:

n enhance opportunities for all children to access the full curriculum outdoors so that they are consistently engaged in learning n help children to understand the importance of living healthy lifestyles and making healthy choices.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY408061 Local authority Darlington Inspection number 10232576 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 9 Date of previous inspection 3 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Darlington, County Durham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n A joint observation was carried out by the childminder and the inspector during a planned activity indoors. n The inspector held a discussion with childminder in relation to the leadership and management of the setting. She looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of qualifications and the childminder's suitability to work with children. n The inspector took account of verbal feedback from parents.

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Inspection activities

30 May 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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Inspection activities

30 May 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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