Childminder in Durham

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to support children in all areas of learning and how to provide a well-planned curriculum. She knows how to help children of different backgrounds, abilities and ages to be ready for their next stage in learning, including school. n The childminder understands the importance of working with parents, outside professionals and other providers. She explains that this will help to ensure continuity and progression in children's early learning and development. n The childminder recognises the importance of promoting children's personal development, so they learn to behave well and respect others. She values children's uniqueness and describes how she will nurture their self-confidence and independence. n The childminder knows the requirements, documents and records that she needs to support the running of her childminding setting. n The childminder understands how to safeguard children. She knows how to

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This provision meets requirements

identify the signs of possible harm to a child. The childminder understands how to report any concerns about a child in her care to the appropriate local agencies. She describes how she will risk assess outings and activities to help to keep children safe. n The childminder understands the need to maintain her professional development to support children's development. She understands the importance of evaluating her setting regularly to drive improvement.

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This provision meets 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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Setting details

Unique reference number 2651611 Local authority Durham Inspection number 10260022 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 20 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021. She lives in Newton Aycliffe, Durham. The childminder operates all year round, from 6am to 6pm, 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 their evaluation of the childminder. n Although there were no children in the early age range present at the time of this inspection, there were children present who were over the age of five years. The inspector accompanied the childminder on a walk to collect children from the local school. She spoke to the children about what they enjoyed doing at the childminder's and the childminder's expectations for their health, hygiene and behaviour. n The inspector viewed the premises and discussed resources and equipment, to assess their suitability for childminding purposes. n The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of the curriculum she intends to teach and her observation, assessment and planning methods.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector looked at policies, certificates and documents the childminder will use when minding children. n The inspector evaluated the childminder's ability to drive continuous improvement.

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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

7 December 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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