Childminder in Middlesbrough

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

The childminder creates a calm, relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Children develop an affectionate bond with her and show that they feel happy and safe in her care. There is a wide range of age-appropriate resources available indoors and in the garden. For example, older children show sustained levels of concentration as they access felt-tip pens and excitedly colour in and decorate pictures for Halloween. The childminder encourages and promotes children's knowledge of colour by asking them questions. Young children demonstrate an increasing knowledge of primary and secondary colours. The childminder has high expectations and is a good role model. Children are very well behaved. They know the daily routine and are kind and respectful. For instance, they tidy away promptly, and without being asked, in preparation for their next chosen activity.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides children with opportunities to be physically active. Children dance along to their favourite songs. They develop their coordination and show delight as they manage new moves. The childminder provides a healthy range of food for snack and teatime. Children bring in their own packed lunch from home. They learn valuable social skills as they sit together to eat and talk about their day. They talk about eating healthy foods at snack time, such as fruit and vegetables.

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need to do better?

n The childminder develops a curriculum based on children's needs and interests. She uses the information she gains from parents when children start, to build on what they already know and can do. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress over time because their individual learning needs are quickly identified. n Overall, the childminder's curriculum is planned well and supports children's learning and development. For instance, she plans an activity using coloured rice as she recognises some children are working on their colour recognition. However, she does not always use spontaneous opportunities to extend mathematical development during activities, for example encouraging children to count or problem-solve. n Generally, the childminder uses every opportunity to model and reinforce language. This supports children's early language and communication skills. For example, children love to snuggle up with the childminder to look at books and

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listen to stories. However, on occasion, the childminder does not always introduce new and interesting words that are linked to children's play, to help expand their vocabulary. n The childminder supports children to develop their physical skills. For example, they scoop a variety of colourful lentils and beans into small pumpkins and

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31 October 2022 thread pasta onto string. This helps to develop their small muscles in preparation for future writing. n The childminder takes children to groups and on outings. This includes trips to places of historical interest, playgroups, shops and local parks and gardens. These trips enhance their awareness of the world around them. n The childminder takes account of children's views. She involves them in decisions throughout the day. For example, she displays photos of the activities children have taken part in and encourages them to discuss what they like and what they would like to do again. This encourages children's voice. n The childminder supports children to develop an understanding of their personal safety. Children acknowledge that certain rules are in place for their well-being. For example, children understand that when crossing a road, they must hold on to the pushchair and not talk to strangers.

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need to do better?

n The childminder regularly meets with other local childminders to share ideas for good practice. She liaises with the local nursery that children attend. This develops a consistent approach in supporting their learning. n Parents speak highly of the childminder. They talk about how she has supported their child's learning and well-being over time. They say they feel 'blessed' that their children are with her. The childminder keeps them informed of their children's progress through a range of ways, including messaging services, reports and verbal feedback. n The childminder is very reflective and evaluates the experiences for children well. She is dedicated and passionate about the quality of the service she provides. She completes the required mandatory training to keep her knowledge and skills up to date and plans to complete courses to help her develop her current good teaching skills to an even higher level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a strong understanding and knowledge of her responsibility to protect and safeguard children. She introduced strict protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and continues to maintain some of these, such as regular handwashing. The childminder recognises possible signs and indicators of abuse. She has a clear procedure to follow to report any concerns about children's safety. The childminder works closely with the local authority in keeping up to date with safeguarding training, as well as current issues in the local authority that can affect children's welfare and safety. The childminder ensures that her home is secure, and she minimises risks and hazards. She reminds children during play about the importance of taking risks in an appropriate way.

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should:

31 October 2022 n enhance the curriculum for mathematics to extend children's skills to the highest level n make better use of opportunities to support and extend children's vocabulary to enhance their language and communication skills even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2597316 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 10251431 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in the Acklam area of Middlesbrough. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder receives funding to provide free 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 their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder 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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