Childminder in Durham

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder promotes an ethos of diversity and strives to ensure that all children and their families feel welcome in her home. She explains how she provides books for young children which celebrate diversity. Children learn about different languages, such as by learning to count in the different languages spoken in the setting. The childminder has a key focus on ensuring all children feel safe and happy here. n The childminder understands the key priorities for young children's learning and development. She explains how she supports children to progress, particularly within their speech, confidence, physical development and independence. She aims for children to become confident and expressive talkers and uses a wealth of stories, songs and rhymes to support children in this. n The childminder discusses how her curriculum supports children to develop the knowledge and skills needed to help them succeed when they begin school. For

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example, she has a clear focus on helping children to develop self-care skills, such as toileting and dressing themselves, in readiness for Reception class. n The childminder understands her role in identifying when a child may show signs of special educational needs and/or disabilities. Where this is the case, she understands her responsibility to support children and parents, which may include seeking support from outside agencies. n The childminder understands the need to promote children's positive behaviours and has a key focus on teaching children skills, such as turn taking and sharing. n The childminder has a robust understanding of how to help children to learn about safety. She makes effective use of risk assessments, both in the premises and when on outings. For instance, she teaches children how to stay safe around dogs and how to cross the road safely. n The childminder describes how she will work with parents to ensure that she has

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all the necessary information to fully meet the needs of every child in her care. Parents praise the quality of communication they receive. Furthermore, they say their children feel safe and happy here and benefit from the strong and caring relationships the childminder has established. n The childminder has an active role in supporting lines of communication between parents and school. She ensures that messages and information are passed on promptly, ensuring continuity of care for children.

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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 EY432148 Local authority Durham Inspection number 10351356 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 15 Date of previous inspection 30 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Kirk Merrington. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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 The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. 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 inspector viewed written feedback from parents. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

11 July 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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11 July 2024 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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