Childminder in Stockton-on-Tees

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's home is filled with fun and laughter. She actively joins in children's play. This contributes to children's high levels of motivation and their enjoyment in activities. For example, when the childminder and children dance and sing along to familiar songs, children giggle with glee. They are very much at ease in her care.

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The provision is good

There is a very active curriculum, in which children benefit from plenty of visits to local places of interest and outdoor spaces, such as parks and play areas. The childminder is mindful to support children across all areas of learning at such times. For example, she helps children to recognise numbers on houses and bins while walking. Children learn about the natural world during planned activities at the beach and in the forest. They build on their life experiences alongside making good progress in their early learning. Children achieve well.

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The provision is good

The childminder talks to children often about their emotions, which helps them to express how they are feeling and minimise frustrations. Children show remarkable consideration for others. They are very tolerant of one another. For example, when a baby tips out the tub of animals a child has collected, although disappointed, the child smiles and invites the baby to join in their play.

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need to do better?

n Mathematics is a strength in the childminder's teaching. Activities are precisely focused to help children to develop a sound understanding of numbers and their values. For example, they correctly count a number of items and match them to the correct numeral. Children show strong skills in this area of learning. n The childminder plans learning experiences that, overall, meet the needs of all children. Older children are very independent learners who select their own activities and play harmoniously together. The childminder is mindful of involving the youngest children and adapts activities to match their needs. However, babies, who are keen to explore, do not consistently benefit from precisely planned experiences to further enhance their learning. n Children work together to solve problems. The childminder supports this well, for example, by making suggestions and asking questions. Children persevere when

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faced with a challenge. For example, they keep trying to fit pieces of train track together to make the ends meet up. They are resilient learners who show great pride in their achievements. n The childminder prioritises children's health and safety. Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and learn about the benefits of nutritious food. They learn ways to keep themselves safe, for example when learning how to cross roads safely during walks in the local community. Children explain what they need to

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27 June 2024 do to stay safe at the beach. n There is an effective, two-way flow of information between the childminder and parents. She gives them regular updates, via an electronic app, about their child's day. She shares her plans for children's learning to enable parents to support this further at home. Parents commend the childminder for the 'positive influence' she has on their children's lives. n Children benefit from the experience of being part of a larger group of children, for example, when they meet with other childminders and their children. They develop confidence in a range of social situations. This helps to prepare them for moving on to school. n During active play, such as dancing and singing, children become engrossed and do not want the activity to end. They are motivated and keen to learn. However, during less active or quieter periods, children's attention can be fleeting. They move between activities quickly. The childminder plans fewer opportunities for

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children to learn more and deepen their understanding during some activities. n The childminder reflects on her practice. She builds on her own knowledge and experience to help her to enhance her teaching. For instance, following a recent training course, she intends to refresh some of her toys and equipment to give children more opportunities to develop their own ideas during play.

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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 support children more consistently to pay attention and develop their concentration span further n plan even more precise opportunities for babies to explore and investigate.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538188 Local authority Stockton-on-Tees Inspection number 10351485 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 16 Date of previous inspection 12 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Ingleby Barwick, Stockton on Tees. She operates all year round from 7.50am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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 her evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home used for childcare. She discussed her early years curriculum and how she organises her provision. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. She observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector checked evidence of the ongoing suitability of the childminder and people at the address. She looked at a sample of documents provided for inspection. n The inspector took account of parents' views from written feedback provided.

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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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