Childminder in Durham

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Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard the children in her care. She is aware of the signs and symptoms that could indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She understands the procedures to follow if she were to be concerned about a child's welfare. Additionally, since the last inspection, she has improved her knowledge and understanding of the procedures to follow if an allegation were to be made against herself or a family member. n The childminder explains how she ensures her early years curriculum will support children's development, across all areas of learning. She has a clear understanding of how young children learn and is aware of the importance of sequencing her curriculum to make sure that children continue to make progress as they grow and develop. n The childminder explains how she will gather information about what children know and can do when they join her setting and how her knowledge of each

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child will inform what she plans to teach them. n The childminder is keen to ensure that children benefit from a wide range of experiences before they attend school. She discusses how a visit to the local park can be used to broaden children's knowledge and understanding of nature, as well as providing opportunities for supporting them in their physical development. n The childminder explains that stories and songs are at the heart of her curriculum. Books are used to stimulate children's interests in wider areas of learning. For example, if a child is interested in butterflies after seeing them in a book, this interest could be extended to explore creative development through painting butterflies. n The childminder is aware of the procedures to follow if she were to become concerned about a child's development. She discusses the importance of communicating well with parents, as well as referring to external agencies when

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needed. n The childminder discusses the importance of teaching children behaviours which will keep them safe. For example, she discusses road safety procedures and how these support children who attend her setting to cross the road safely. n The childminder is aware of the importance of promoting diversity and has an inclusive ethos in her setting. She discusses how she will support children to develop self-confidence and self-esteem.

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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 313817 Local authority Durham Inspection number 10305775 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 6 Date of previous inspection 9 March 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1982 and is located in Burnopfield. She operates her provision all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n The childminder discussed the leadership and management of her setting with the inspector, including how she ensures that arrangements for safeguarding are effective. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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