Childminder in Stockton-on-Tees

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children show they feel safe and happy with the childminder and her family. They benefit from close, nurturing relationships and show high levels of confidence. Overall, the childminder knows children well and prepares activities they enjoy. For example, older children show interest in creative activities and mark making. The childminder ensures they can independently access paint, scissors and brushes. She introduces new words and encourages children to try and write them as they play. Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder consistently encourages children to be kind and polite. They develop good social skills and are ready to move onto school. Children particularly enjoy learning outdoors and the childminder ensures the area is fun and exciting for them to explore.

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The provision is good

Since the last inspection, the childminder has attended a paediatric first-aid course. This meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years foundation stage. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder has continued to offer families flexible childcare places and meet their individual needs, including overnight care. Parents are complimentary in their feedback. They say the childminder has a 'wonderful relationship with their children and they are well- cared-for'.

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need to do better?

n Children benefit from a range of exciting activities and experiences with the childminder. For example, they show enthusiasm to go into the garden and collect flowers and berries to use at the 'potion station'. They demonstrate good knowledge of the wildlife they see and the world around them. The childminder encourages children to use their imagination as they play and helps them to develop their ideas and critical thinking. n The childminder plans activities which help children to develop the skills they need to start school. For example, she provides experiences which children are interested in to help them to concentrate for longer periods of time. Children focus on creating their beanstalk and have good control over their paintbrush. However, on occasion, the childminder teaches older children incorrect letter sounds as they practise writing skills. n Children's good health and independence is promoted by the childminder. For

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example, she provides a range of healthy foods at snack and encourages children to wash their hands before they eat. Children choose from a range of fresh vegetables and enjoy creating wraps for their lunch. They know how to brush their teeth and take an active part in their own self-care. n A strength of the curriculum is the development of children's personal, social and emotional skills. The childminder focuses on building their resilience and self- esteem. She regularly praises children and encourages them to share. Children

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5 August 2022 show confidence in their ability and ask for help when they need it. They have a good awareness of the childminder's consistently high behavioural expectations. n The childminder gathers information about children when they start her setting. For instance, she finds out about their individual care and learning needs. This helps her to promote consistency and continuity for children. However, for those children who attend on a less frequent basis, this information is not always up to date for their development achievements. This means that, occasionally, children are not provided with the challenge needed to fully extend their learning. n Partnerships with other professionals are good. The childminder identifies potential delays in children's learning swiftly. She knows how to use assessments effectively to help create targeted learning plans, for example, to further promote children's speech and language. In addition, the childminder shares

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children's development information when they move onto school. This helps to promote consistency for children. n The childminder regularly reflects on her skills and practice. She has accessed a range of professional development courses to continually drive forward improvements. For instance, she has increased her knowledge on how to support children's emotional well-being and provides information to families to help them stay safe online.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibilities to keep children safe from harm. She understands how to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements and has updated her paediatric first-aid qualification. This helps her to respond swiftly to medical emergencies. The childminder has robust procedures in place to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare. She recognises potential signs of abuse, including neglect and mental ill-health. The childminder knows what to do if an allegation is made against herself or a member of her household. Children are kept safe in the childminder's home. She has created specific risk assessments for pets and keeps the environment secure.

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should:

n help older children continue to develop their early literacy skills and ensure all letter sounds are modelled correctly n consider ways to gather further information about children's learning, specifically children who attend irregular or ad-hoc places, to consistently challenge and extend their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441921 Local authority Stockton-on-Tees Inspection number 10236906 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 4 Date of previous inspection 2 March 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Eaglescliffe. She operates all year round with flexible opening hours, Monday to Sunday. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2 and is registered for overnight care.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the setting 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 The inspector and childminder completed a joint observation indoors during a planned activity. n The inspector held a discussion with the childminder in relation to the leadership and management of the setting. She looked at relevant documentation such as evidence of qualifications and the childminder's suitability to work with children. n The childminder obtained written feedback from parents for the inspection.

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Inspection activities

5 August 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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