Childminder in Redcar and Cleveland

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

The childminder provides a warm, nurturing, home-from-home environment. Children are happy, settled and enjoy attending the setting. They have formed close relationships with the childminder. The childminder organises the resources so that children can independently make choices during their day and guide their own learning. She places a strong focus on children's personal, social and emotional development to ensure that they are confident and have the skills they need in preparation for school and future learning.

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The provision is good

Children use past experiences in their role play. They pretend that a building block is a camera and set the table so they can eat their pretend toast. Children experience a range of activities which help them to develop their social skills and spend time with larger groups of children, such as trips out to local playgroups and visits to the local library with the childminder. They enjoy regular walks where they learn about the local areas and talk about nature. Children behave well. The childminder supports them to learn how to share and take turns.

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The provision is good

Children love being outdoors and exploring the childminder's well-equipped garden. They have many opportunities to practise their physical skills. For example, they climb the steps of the slide and learn how to jump safely from the steps.

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need to do better?

n The childminder offers a broad and balanced curriculum. She can explain what the children know and what she wants them to learn. She supports the individual needs of children well and children make good progress. n The childminder has a robust settling-in procedure that meets children's individual needs. This supports children to be settled, happy and ready to learn when they first start. The childminder gathers detailed information from parents about what children already know and can do at the beginning. She uses this information to plan activities to support children with what they need to learn next. n The childminder encourages children to develop their communication and language skills. For example, she supports them in developing their vocabulary by modelling new language as they play. Children enjoy singing songs and sharing storybooks. The childminder talks a lot to children and narrates their

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play. She uses opportunities that arise naturally through play to develop children's mathematical understanding of counting, shape and colours. n The childminder supports children's personal and social development effectively. For example, she plans a range of play experiences with other childminders. These experiences provide children with the opportunity to play with others and develop early friendships. The childminder follows children's individual needs

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29 February 2024 throughout the day. For example, she quickly recognises and responds to children when they show signs of tiredness or hunger or require changing. n The childminder promotes children's personal hygiene. They know they must wash their hands before eating. The childminder follows robust procedures to ensure that she manages children's allergies and special dietary requirements effectively. She talks to children about caring for their teeth. However, she has not considered how to work with parents to help identify those who need a dentist. n The childminder promotes children's personal safety. She ensures that children remain safe during outings through consistent and rigorous procedures. The childminder explains clearly to children the rules and boundaries when crossing the road. This helps children learn how to keep themselves safe. n Parents are very complimentary of the childminder and the care their children

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receive. They comment on the strong relationships they have with the childminder and are pleased with the progress their children make. The childminder keeps them informed about their child's day through daily photos and discussions. n The childminder keeps her training up to date and explores the range of courses available to further extend her knowledge. She is very aware of the strengths of the setting. However, she does not yet set clear targets for the future aimed towards raising standards even further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interest first.

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should:

n develop methods for promoting the good oral health of children through links with parents n reflect more ambitiously on the overall quality of the setting to help set clear targets for future development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY381090 Local authority Redcar and Cleveland Inspection number 10317013 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 4 May 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Middlesbrough. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education 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 the setting. n The inspector had a discussion with the childminder about how the curriculum is delivered. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact on children's learning. She spoke with the children during the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation with the childminder. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder and looked at relevant documentation. n The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Inspection activities

29 February 2024 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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