Childminder in Redcar and Cleveland

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is fully aware of her responsibility to protect children from harm. She can confidently discuss the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows who to contact if she suspects a child is at risk of harm. The childminder knows what to do if an allegation is made against herself or a member of her household. She risk assesses regularly to make sure that her home is safe and secure for children. This ensures that children are kept safe. n The childminder has a clear understanding of how to manage children's behaviour. She plans to do this by setting clear rules and expectations for children. The childminder discusses how she will use praise to encourage children's positive behaviour. The childminder describes how she will encourage children to learn to have respect for one another, and to learn about each other's religions, cultures, similarities and differences. n The childminder has a good awareness of the importance of promoting children's

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healthy lifestyles. For instance, she will encourage children to be active by providing them with opportunities to engage in a wide range of physical activities in the garden and on outings to the local park. The childminder explains how she will work with parents to ensure that their children eat nutritious and well-balanced meals and discusses that she will provide healthy snacks. This will help children to learn about making healthy choices. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates that she knows how to plan an exciting, interesting curriculum. She has a sound knowledge and understanding of how to promote all areas of development. The childminder has a wide selection of age-appropriate resources for children to access independently. She understands that she needs to help children to prepare for their next stage of learning. The childminder discusses how she will help children to develop self-confidence and independence.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows how to build strong partnerships with parents and other settings that children may attend. She understands the importance of sharing information to ensure continuity in children's care and learning. n The childminder understands the importance of keeping her knowledge and understanding up to date through training. She discusses how she will carry out her own research and reading to keep her knowledge current. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates an understanding of the importance of assessing what children know and can do. She can confidently discuss the required assessments, such as completing the progress check for children when they are aged between two and three years.

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This provision meets requirements

21 November 2022 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 EY493855 Local authority Redcar and Cleveland Inspection number 10236738 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 0 Date of previous inspection 20 March 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Marske By The Sea. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The inspector talked to the childminder about her understanding of the learning and development requirements and how she would plan the curriculum. n The inspector viewed relevant documents that the childminder uses when caring for children. This included evidence of suitability checks for household members, and evidence of qualifications and training, including a current paediatric first-aid certificate.

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Inspection activities

21 November 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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21 November 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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