Childminder in Middlesbrough

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

Children are happy and settled, and they form secure attachments with the nurturing childminder and her assistant. Children frequently cuddle up to the childminder, involve both the childminder and her assistant in their play and demonstrate feeling safe in their care. Children know the routines and boundaries well and are confident to explore the environment. Children independently choose what they want to play with from the wide range of resources that are available to them. The childminder and her assistant use children's interests well to engage them in play.

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The provision is good

Overall, the childminder provides an ambitious curriculum for children. She understands what they need to learn and provides a varied range of activities and play opportunities that engage children. For example, children enjoy imaginative play in the travel agents, as they pretend to book holidays and make connections with different places in the world. The childminder extends this to using currency in the shop from different countries. Children make good progress from their starting points.

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The provision is good

The childminder places a strong focus on the use of books and songs to deliver her curriculum. For example, she supports children's interest in bugs and butterflies through observations of the life cycle of a caterpillar. She extends this interest through books and songs to support children's understanding and use of language.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistants are committed to their professional growth. They diligently research topics and best practice, particularly when providing advice. The childminder participates in training sessions to enrich the learning experiences of children. For instance, she undertakes courses to expand her understanding of communication and language skills to improve her support for learning. This helps her to make continuous improvements. n The childminder finds out about children and their families from the start. She gains information about children's routines at home, prior experiences and any changes to family circumstances. The childminder uses this information to provide a safe and secure environment. She is in tune with what children need and she supports them. For example, she supports children who speak English as an additional language by integrating words in their home language into her

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need to do better?

routines. This helps children to build emotional security and resilience. n The childminder promotes children's early speaking and listening skills well. She uses books, songs and nursery rhymes to develop children's language and communication. She provides regular early literacy sessions that help children develop a love of sounds and words. However, at times, the organisation of

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16 July 2024 some group times means that older children are not always able to concentrate to extend their learning further. n The childminder skilfully supports children to manage their emotions and respect one another, using mirrors to help them to understand their feelings through facial expression. She explains why children need to share and that they need to wait until friends have finished with resources. This encourages children to learn to work together. The childminder praises children for 'good sharing' and being 'kind'. This develops children's social and emotional skills and teaches children the behavioural expectations of the setting. n The childminder has formulated strong relationships with parents and carers. She shares information with them at drop-off and collection times about their children's development. She also sends photos of the activities and experiences they have shared. Parents speak highly of the childminder and how much they

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have seen their children develop in her care and the excellent commitment from the childminder and her assistants. n The childminder takes a kind and caring approach to support the children in her setting. She follows their interests and supports them to make independent choices. This enables children to be actively involved in their learning. However, at times, the childminder does not extend activities for older children to provide additional challenge to increase their learning to an even higher level. n The childminder supports children to develop healthy lifestyles. She provides children with a range of fresh snacks and healthy meals. The childminder reminds children of the importance of washing their hands before eating and after using the toilet. Children benefit from daily fresh air and exercise accessing the garden daily and accessing the local park.

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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 extend the opportunities and experiences for older children to further expand on their interests and challenge them to a higher level n organise group time more effectively to provide older children with opportunities to concentrate without distraction.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444847 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 10351416 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 18 Date of previous inspection 4 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Middlesbrough. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4 and works with assistants. 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 childminder. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early year's provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the childminder's setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

16 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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Inspection activities

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