Childminder in Middlesbrough

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a clear understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She is able to explain child protection procedures and knows what to do if she is worried about a child. n The childminder has a secure understanding of risk in her home and how to mitigate these risks. Her home is spacious and hygienic. She holds an up-to-date paediatric first-aid certificate. n The childminder has a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She demonstrates that she understands child development and knows how to provide challenging and enjoyable activities. n The childminder discusses how she will provide regular opportunities for children to learn about living healthy lifestyles. She explains how she will provide opportunities for children to develop their physical skills, indoors and outdoors. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She discusses

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how she will use suitable strategies to manage children's behaviour. The childminder knows how to help children to develop respect for each other, form strong relationships and learn to share. She understands how to help children to develop their confidence and independence in preparation for their eventual move on to school. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals. She explains how this will provide a consistent approach and support children's care and learning. She recognises the importance of professional development and strives for continuous improvement.

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This provision meets 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY364577 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 10117113 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 6 Date of previous inspection 24 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Coulby Newman, Middlesbrough. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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 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 their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises that are used for childminding and the resources that the childminder provides. n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children in her care. n The inspector reviewed a sample of documentation, including the childminder's policies and procedures, and current paediatric first-aid qualification. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will safeguard children. n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she plans to continue to evaluate her provision and attend training to build on her knowledge and skills.

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Inspection activities

29 September 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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