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 provides a warm, caring environment for children. She gathers information from families to help her get to know children's preferences, routines and interests. Children show they feel safe with the childminder. They show confidence as they explore their surroundings and access resources independently. The childminder supports children to take turns and build friendships. She encourages them to be kind and provides calming cuddles when they become frustrated. Children begin to show an understanding of behavioural boundaries and expectations. They show they feel happy and secure in the childminder's care.

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The provision is good

Children make good progress in their learning, and the childminder focuses on building secure foundations for the future. She provides a range of stimulating experiences and provides children with next steps to meet their learning needs. Children show enjoyment in activities and are keen to join in. The childminder helps children to develop the skills they need to start school. For instance, she focuses on helping them to develop their communication skills, and their personal, social and emotional development is prioritised. The childminder ensures that parents and families are kept up to date with children's learning and development. Parents are particularly pleased with the communication and information they receive about their children.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides an effective balance of child-led and adult-led experiences. She helps children to learn through their play and builds on their explorations. For example, children thoroughly enjoy building and stacking, and they show extended levels of concentration. The childminder uses this opportunity to encourage them to count how many they can stack. Children show an interest in growing and planting. They use the spoons to put the soil in pots, and the childminder models new language and vocabulary to them. n The childminder focuses on helping children to develop their communication and language skills. She provides a narrative for children as they play and models new words to them. Young children begin to show an interest in books and stories. The childminder encourages them to turn the pages carefully, and they discuss what they can see in the pictures. During walks out of the setting, the

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need to do better?

childminder encourages children to listen and point out the different things they see and hear in the environment. n The childminder ensures that she refreshes and maintains her skills in first aid and child protection. She ensures that her assistant has a first-aid qualification and understands the procedures to keep children safe. The childminder is part of a local childminding group and works alongside the local authority early years team to maintain good practice. However, she does not access training

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need to do better?

15 January 2025 opportunities to develop her teaching skills. On occasion, her intent for children's learning is unclear. For instance, young children are encouraged to begin mark making before they have fully developed their small-muscle skills to grip the pens. n Children develop good levels of self-confidence, resilience and independence. The childminder supports them to begin potty training and encourages them to find their own coats before they go outdoors. She ensures that their care needs are met effectively. Children benefit from attending local groups with the childminder. They develop good social skills and become more confident in a larger group. This helps them to prepare for starting school. n Overall, children's good health is promoted by the childminder. For instance, she teaches them how to brush their teeth and provides healthy snacks. Children enjoy daily exercise and fresh air each day. However, on a number of occasions,

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need to do better?

children do not wash their hands with soap, and messages about the importance of good hygiene are missed. n The childminder has developed good relationships with children and families. She provides information to parents about how to stay safe online. The childminder teaches children how to stay safe. Young children show an understanding of road safety and talk about how cars can be dangerous. The childminder gathers feedback from parents and children to help her evaluate her provision. Older children write down their feedback for the inspection and describe the childminder as 'amazing, respectful, kind and fun'.

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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 implement ways to further develop her teaching skills and knowledge to ensure she maintains strong practice n help children gain an understanding of why it is important to follow good hygiene practices.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY367792 Local authority Stockton-on-Tees Inspection number 10368030 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 12 Number of children on roll 22 Date of previous inspection 6 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Stockton-on-Tees. She works alongside an assistant. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education places for children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, 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 The childminder provided written feedback from parents and children for the inspection.

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Inspection activities

15 January 2025 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

15 January 2025 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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