Childminder in Stockton-on-Tees

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not hold an up-to-date paediatric first-aid certificate. This means that she does not have a current knowledge of how to care for children in the event of an accident or incident. n The childminder is knowledgeable about the possible signs and symptoms, which may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She explains the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder recognises the importance of referring any safeguarding concerns swiftly. She explains how she makes sure that her environment is safe and secure for children to play in. n The childminder explains how she will be vigilant when away from her home and how she will risk assess all the environments she would visit with children. She demonstrates a good understanding of how to teach children to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder describes how she will make sure that children learn to stay together as a group to cross the road.

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder explains how she will plan her curriculum to meet individual children's learning and development needs. She talks about gathering information from parents to help to identify children's starting points in learning. The childminder describes how she will use children's interests and what they already know and can do, to best support children's learning. n The childminder knows the importance of developing children's confidence and self-esteem. She describes how she will work with parents and use settling-in visits to ensure that children feel safe and secure in her home. n The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour in a positive way. She describes how she will talk to children about their feelings and the impact that their behaviour has on other people. The childminder discusses how this will help children to build caring relationships and develop their understanding of being considerate and thoughtful towards others.

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder talks of how she will enable children to develop their independence skills. For example, she describes how she will give children the time they need to learn to put on their own coats and shoes. The childminder explains how she will teach children to be healthy through encouraging them to eat a healthy diet.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

obtain and maintain a relevant paediatric first-aid certificate. 08/03/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2609158 Local authority Stockton-on-Tees Inspection number 10260244 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Stockton. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, on Saturday and Sunday.

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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 inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children. n Evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children was checked by the inspector. n The inspector looked at the policies and documents that the childminder will use when caring for children.

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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

8 February 2023 8 February 2023 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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