Childminder in Durham

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not understand the procedure to follow if an allegation is made against herself or a member of her family. She does not recognise the requirements to contact the designated officer or report the allegation to Ofsted, to help to keep children safe. n The childminder is able to discuss how she would respond in a variety of situations if a child was unwell or had an accident. However, she does not hold a current paediatric first-aid certificate. This means that she does not have an up- to-date knowledge of how to care for children in the event of an accident or incident. n The childminder does not understand the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She is not able to discuss how she will plan a curriculum which covers all areas of learning or how she will monitor children's progress. n The childminder is unable to explain about the requirements of completing a

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progress check when children are aged between two and three years. This means that she does not understand the need to provide parents with a written summary of their child's development. n The childminder recognises the signs and symptoms that indicate a child is at risk of abuse. She knows who to contact if she has a concern about the welfare of a child. The childminder describes how she will maintain accurate attendance records and be alert to patterns of children's repeated absence. n The childminder discusses how she will work with parents. She describes how she will share information about their children's activities through conversations. The childminder understands the importance of sharing information with other settings children attend, to provide continuity in care for children. n The childminder describes how she will take children on a variety of outings in the local environment, to help them to develop an awareness of the world

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around them. For example, she will take children to the beach, countryside and parks. The childminder discusses how she will take children to local playgroups to give them opportunities to socialise with other children. n The childminder explains how she will support children to behave well. She is aware of the importance of teaching children to become independent, and to share and take turns. The childminder describes how she will help children to learn about the differences between themselves and others. n The childminder talks about how she will teach children the importance of good hygiene and following a healthy diet. She describes how she will cater for children's individual dietary and medical needs, and provide them with nutritious snacks and homemade meals. n The childminder is experienced in working with children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). She explains that her setting is inclusive and

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she will welcome all children. The childminder understands the importance of liaising with other professionals to support children with SEND.

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This provision does not meet requirements

24 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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Due date

increase understanding of the correct procedures to follow if an allegation is made against the childminder or a member of her family to protect children and keep them safe 21/12/2022

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Due date

gain a valid paediatric first-aid certificate 21/12/2022

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Due date

develop knowledge of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage, including how to plan a curriculum which covers all areas of learning and how to monitor children's progress 21/12/2022

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Due date

improve knowledge of the requirements to complete a written progress check when children are aged between two and three years, and share this with parents. 21/12/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2574310 Local authority Durham Inspection number 10249079 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 0 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Ushaw Moor, Durham. She operates during the school holidays and at weekends from 8am to 8pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 her evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to plan and deliver an early years curriculum for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will keep children safe and protect them from harm. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she will ensure that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

24 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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Inspection activities

24 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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