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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are very settled and happy at this friendly and welcoming setting. The childminder has lovely relationships with the children in her care. They form close bonds and enjoy each other's company. The childminder knows children individually very well. She plans a wide range of interesting and imaginative activities and experiences that she knows will challenge and interest them. For example, children thread cereal hoops onto lengths of dried spaghetti. They make marks with paint sticks and roll and cut dough.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans strong support for children's personal, social and emotional development. She encourages children to be respectful and kind to their friends. Children register themselves into the setting at the start of the day. This helps them feel a sense of inclusion and belonging. Secure daily routines help children feel confident and relaxed. New children settle very quickly. The childminder provides praise and encouragement to children. This helps to raise their self- esteem. The childminder supports children's growing independence well. She encourages children to put on their coats and shoes, and to cut up their food at lunchtime. Children are supported to make simple choices and decisions, including what to play with next. They learn good daily hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before meals and how best to clean their teeth.

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n The childminder supports children's learning well, overall. She models new skills and provides clear instructions. Children are very happy and engaged as they play imaginatively with toy cars, a garage and a pretend kitchen. They show focus and concentration as they play. n Children have access daily to fresh air and exercise. The childminder prepares a variety of balanced snacks and meals. She encourages children to try new foods and adapts the menu to accommodate children with allergies or specific dietary needs. This supports children's physical health. n The childminder plans good support for children's physical development. Children benefit from opportunities to climb and balance during trips to local parks and soft-play centres. They throw balls and build their strength as they push wheeled toys in the enclosed garden. n Overall, the childminder provides good support for children's communication and

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language skills. She repeats back to children what they say so they know they are understood. The childminder supports children to strengthen their vocabulary by reading familiar stories and introducing new words as they play. The childminder asks children questions to help support their use of language and understanding. However, she does not always leave enough time for children to formulate their ideas and responses, to extend their skills even

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25 July 2023 further. n Children learn about their local community and life outside the setting through regular trips and outings. For example, the children enjoy visits to local toddler groups and trips to a farm and museum. n Parents speak very highly of the childminder. They say she is thoughtful and caring. Parents praise the progress their children make, particularly in their social and language development. They say their children feel safe, settled and happy and are growing in confidence as a result of the childminder's care. n The childminder has built strong partnerships with parents. She works closely with them to support children with toilet training, for example. The childminder is supportive and provides advice to parents, such as ideas about promoting positive behaviour. n The childminder understands the importance of working with professionals in education and health who are involved with the children in her care. This helps

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to provide a consistent approach to support for children's development. n The childminder embraces continuous professional development and keeps her skills up to date. She has identified opportunities to develop her knowledge further. For example, by learning more about children's brain development and how to support children's additional needs. n The childminder reflects well on activities and experiences for children. She researches activities and share ideas with other childminders. The childminder is open to suggestions from parents and has a positive attitude towards continuous improvement.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe. For example, she gently reminds children to walk rather than run while inside, and to tidy away their toys so that they do not trip. The childminder keeps herself up to date with any changes in legislation, and is aware of all aspects of safeguarding. The childminder attends safeguarding training and holds a current first-aid certificate. She demonstrates a sound knowledge of safeguarding signs, symptoms and procedures. The childminder knows who to contact should she have a concern about a child and the procedures she must take to keep them safe.

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should:

n provide more time for children to think of their ideas and responses to questions, to extend their communication skills n develop opportunities for professional development in order to improve the already good quality of teaching still further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491765 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 10301373 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 25 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Middlesbrough. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education places 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 her setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home that children access. They discussed how the childminder organises her setting and plans the curriculum and experiences for children. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documents. This included evidence about training and suitability of those living on the premises. n The childminder and inspector reflected on an activity together. The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector took account of the views of a number of parents.

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Inspection activities

25 July 2023 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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