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 safe and nurturing environment. Children show they feel safe in her care and have secure relationships with her. The childminder is a good role model for children and provides clear, consistent boundaries for behaviour. This helps children to develop their awareness of social expectations, and their behaviour is good. The childminder knows children very well. She gathers information from parents about their individual routines and implements them in her home. This helps to promote continuity for children. The childminder helps children to build secure foundations for future learning. She provides experiences that are based on children's interests and develops their awareness of new topics through planned activities. For example, children learn about Chinese New Year and make their own dragon eggs.

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The provision is good

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder used a doorstep drop-off system to keep families safe. Parents are now welcomed back into the setting and the childminder provides detailed information about their children's day. Parents speak highly of the childminder and leave positive feedback for the inspection. They say that they are 'thoroughly happy' with the care provided by the childminder and enjoy the regular updates in their children's development books.

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need to do better?

n The childminder ensures that learning is sequenced and provides activities which help children to build on their existing skills and knowledge. For example, she prepares children for a trip to the farm. The childminder teaches children the names of the animals in the play farm and encourages them to make animal sounds. n The childminder models language to children throughout their play and exploration. She teaches children new words and helps them to extend their vocabulary. Children show enjoyment as the childminder reads stories to them and they are keen to join in with singing and action rhymes. However, on occasion, the childminder sings and talks too quickly for children to repeat and copy her. n Children are well prepared for the next stages in their learning. The childminder encourages them to be independent and take an active part in their own self- care. Young children help to dress themselves, and older children can put on

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their own coats and shoes. The childminder supports children during transitions and ensures that they are emotionally ready to move on to school. n The childminder uses assessments effectively to identify children's stages of development. Parents carry out ongoing assessments to help the childminder understand what children can do at home. The childminder uses this information to plan children's next steps and identify any areas where children may need

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11 March 2024 further support. She works in partnership with other professionals where appropriate to promote continuity of learning for children and close potential gaps. n The childminder prioritises children's good health. She teaches them about the importance of good oral hygiene and reads stories about trips to the dentist. Children bring healthy packed lunches and enjoy eating fresh fruit at snack time. The childminder provides a range of physical activities, which children thoroughly enjoy. These include action songs, shopping and trips out of the setting. The childminder plans to enhance the curriculum for children to learn outdoors if they wish. n The childminder focuses on supporting children's personal, social and emotional development. Children benefit from specific praise from the childminder. They show delight as they receive praise for sharing and taking turns. Young children show kindness to others and offer a cuddle. They begin to develop good social

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skills and regularly attend playgroups in the local area. n The childminder accesses a range of professional development opportunities to develop her skills and knowledge consistently. For example, she has recently accessed training to support challenging behaviour and using positive instructions. This helped her to meet the needs of some of the children in her care. The childminder has a good relationship with professionals from the local authority and works alongside other childminders to share good practice.

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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 interests first.

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should:

n reflect on existing strategies and consider further ways to support children's speech and language n enhance the outdoor area to enable children to access the full curriculum if they prefer to learn outside.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY346902 Local authority Redcar and Cleveland Inspection number 10317056 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 12 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 18 May 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in New Marske, Redcar. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant and co-childminds with her husband.

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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 observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact on children's learning. n A joint observation was carried out by the childminder and the inspector during an unplanned activity indoors. n The inspector held a discussion with the childminder in relation to the leadership and management of the setting. She looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the childminder's and her assistant's suitability to work with children. n The childminder gathered written feedback from parents for the inspection.

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Inspection activities

11 March 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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