Childminder, Out-of school day care in Durham

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder talks about the resources she has to motivate children and engage them in their learning. She explains that she likes children to follow their interests and talks to them to find what they are interested in. The childminder discusses how she provides a range of drawing and art and craft materials to support children's interests. n The childminder explains how she supports children to develop their communication and language skills. She talks about how she uses books to develop children's communication. The childminder explains how she has discussions with children about the importance of giving other children time to talk and listening to others when they are talking. n The childminder discusses how she manages children's behaviour. She explains how she talks to children and helps them to understand how their behaviour affects other children. The childminder explains she has consistent expectations

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in place. n The childminder explains how she has good relationships with local schools. She discusses how they share information regularly about children's care needs. n The childminder explains how she keeps children safe online. She explains how she shares messages with parents from school about online safety. The childminder describes how she also gives advice to parents about different apps that children may use and the importance of checking whether links or adverts are also appropriate. n The childminder explains how she uses a range of methods to communicate with parents. She describes how she shares information about what their children are doing and how she can support them further. The childminder gathers feedback from parents to help her to identify if there are any areas for development. n The childminder discusses how she keeps her knowledge and skills up to date. She receives regular updates from the local authority and researches things in

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her own time to improve her practice further. The childminder has recently researched different aspects of safeguarding to strengthen her skills and knowledge. n The childminder discusses how she keeps children safe. She explains how she uses risk assessments to identify potential hazards. The childminder talks about the plans she has in place to minimise the risk of accidents and injuries. For example, she describes how she keeps children safe when she collects them from school.

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This provision meets requirements

27 November 2024 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 EY542735 Local authority Durham Inspection number 10367957 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 10 Date of previous inspection 4 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Durham City. She operates during term time, from 7.15am to 9am and from 3pm to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder occasionally offers care during the school holidays, by prior arrangement.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the parts of her home she uses for childmindng purposes. n The inspector viewed a range of documents, including those relating to the suitability of the childminder and members of her household. n The childminder explained how she supports and cares for children and keeps them safe.

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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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27 November 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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