Childminder in Durham

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has failed to make and sustain improvements to the overall quality of her provision. She has not kept her knowledge and understanding up to date. The childminder does not undertake continuous professional development to help to ensure all children receive good quality education. She has not addressed all necessary actions in a timely manner, or sufficiently enough to improve her provision and the outcomes for children. n The childminder has not yet developed an appropriate curriculum to ensure that all areas of learning outlined in the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage' are considered and planned for, with particular regard to the prime areas of learning. n In addition, the childminder is still not clear about how to use accurate assessment procedures to suitably plan for children's next steps and support their ongoing development in all areas of learning. n Since the last inspection, the childminder has however, improved her knowledge

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and understanding of the safeguarding children policy and procedure, including the role of the local authority designated officer. n She has also improved her knowledge of how to identify and respond appropriately to signs of possible abuse and neglect at the earliest opportunity. The childminder is aware of how to access relevant guidance documents and publications to support her understanding of how to promote children's safety and welfare. n The childminder demonstrates an acceptable knowledge and understanding of how to manage children's behaviour. For example, she explains that she intends to support young children to learn to share and take turns. n The childminder is aware of how to meet children's individual care needs and she also now ensures that drinking water is accessible for all children. n The childminder has given some consideration to the environment since the last inspection. She ensures that children now have easy access to some suitable

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resources, including books and age-appropriate mark-making items. n The childminder keeps parents informed of their child's time with her. She also now keeps a daily record of the names of the children being cared for and their hours of attendance.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

develop an understanding of an appropriate curriculum to ensure that all areas of learning outlined in the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage' are considered and planned for, with particular regard to the prime areas of learning 29/11/2024

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Due date

increase knowledge of how to use accurate assessment to suitably plan for children's next steps and support their ongoing development in all areas of learning 29/11/2024

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Due date

undertake appropriate professional development to improve the quality of teaching and education. 06/12/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482366 Local authority Durham Inspection number 10337756 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 0 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 28 February 2024

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Peterlee. She operates her childminding service all year round from Monday to Friday, 7am to 5.30pm, except for family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how they would promote children's learning and development. n The childminder discussed with the inspector how they would ensure the premises is safe and suitable. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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Inspection activities

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