Childminder in Redcar and Cleveland

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 has a calm and reassuring approach that puts children at ease. Children are happy in her care and show a sense of belonging. They involve the childminder in their play and confidently choose toys from the wide range available.

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The provision is good

Children are curious and eager to learn. The childminder supports this well by providing activities that interest them. For example, when children enjoy a book about dinosaurs, the childminder helps them to create habitats for toy dinosaurs. Children are resilient. The childminder's praise and encouragement supports them well to keep trying when they find some tasks tricky. For example, she shows children where to put their fingers to make it easier to squeeze dough through holes while making models. Children benefit from a range of activities that help them to develop new knowledge and skills across all areas of learning. The childminder's carefully planned teaching contributes to children's good achievements.

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The provision is good

The childminder acknowledges that children have missed out on some social experiences due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She plans visits to play sessions and the library to help children to experience being part of a larger group and to develop their confidence further.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's developing language and communication skills well. For example, she repeats words and phrases back to children to help them to pronounce words correctly. Children enjoy listening to her read books and they join in with familiar words and phrases. n Children develop good skills in mathematics. For example, the childminder talks to them about shape, size and numbers while she helps them to complete a puzzle. Children start to recognise numbers and count in order. n The childminder has a good knowledge of child development. She uses her accurate assessments to identify any areas of learning where children may need slightly more support. This helps the childminder to focus her teaching on what children most need to learn next, and children quickly catch up in their learning. n The childminder plays alongside children, which helps them to engage in their learning. Overall, they listen carefully and concentrate during activities.

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Occasionally, however, they become distracted by the television, which the childminder leaves playing in the background. They lose focus and learning opportunities are lost. n The childminder helps children to be independent. Children enjoy the responsibility of preparing their own snack and happily help to clear away activities after their play. This helps to prepare them for school and later life.

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28 September 2022 n Children learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles. The childminder teaches good hygiene habits, such as washing their hands before eating. Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise during outings to local parks and play areas. The childminder has introduced daily toothbrushing into her setting, to teach children about dental health. n The childminder has clear expectations and gives children gentle guidance for their behaviour. Children are polite, helpful and show respect. They benefit from plenty of praise, which helps to raise their self-esteem. n Children enjoy helping the childminder to grow fruit and vegetables. This helps them to learn about nature. Children feed and water the plants, and watch them grow. The childminder uses the opportunities this brings to teach children about care and consideration for living things. n The childminder keeps parents informed about what their children do throughout

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the day, for example by sharing photos. However, she does not consistently gather enough information from parents about their children's learning and experiences at home, to help her to build on these more precisely. n Children learn how to keep themselves safe. The childminder teaches them how to hold a knife safely while they slice banana for a fruit salad. She teaches them about road safety during walks in the community. n The childminder takes steps to improve her knowledge and to enhance her practice. For example, she attends online training courses and shares knowledge and ideas with other childminders. This demonstrates a good capacity for continuous improvements to her teaching.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps her knowledge of safeguarding legislation up to date, for example by accessing local safeguarding partnership webpages. This helps her to know what to do if she is worried about a child's welfare. The childminder knows the children in her care, and their families, well. She is alert to any changes that might indicate that they need support. The childminder checks her home often to ensure that it is safe for children. She maintains equipment such as fire blankets and smoke alarms. The childminder holds a paediatric first-aid qualification and carries first-aid supplies. This helps to ensure that accidents are dealt with swiftly and appropriately.

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should:

n minimise distractions that cause children to lose focus during their play n gather more information about children's learning and experiences at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444428 Local authority Redcar and Cleveland Inspection number 10229602 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 7 Date of previous inspection 28 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Middlesbrough, Cleveland. She provides care 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.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home used for childcare. She talked about her plans for children's learning and the activities that she provides. n The inspector observed the childminder's teaching and assessed the impact on children's learning and development. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about leadership and management matters. The inspector looked at relevant documents provided, including evidence of the suitability checks carried out on adults living at the address. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. She took account of the views of parents from written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

28 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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Inspection activities

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