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n The childminder has a clear vision for delivering an effective early years curriculum. She discusses the importance of observing children to identify their interests and developmental needs. She explains how she will use this knowledge to plan stimulating activities that capture their curiosity and help them to learn and remember more. n Supporting children's good health and well-being is a key area of the childminder's intentions for her provision. She understands the importance of offering a balanced and nutritious diet, for example, by providing home-cooked meals. She also values the role of fresh air and physical activity in children's routines, and plans to provide activities, such as walks to local parks and play areas. n The childminder has a strong understanding of ways to support children's behaviour. She values a positive approach with plenty of praise and encouragement. She talks about the importance of considering children's

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individual experiences and needs when managing her expectations for their behaviour. She recognises the importance of helping children to understand and regulate their emotions. n Valuing children's individuality is important to the childminder. She is committed to ensuring that her provision is sensitive to diverse needs, traditions and beliefs. She discusses ways to adapt her practice to ensure that routines, activities and experiences meet the needs of the range of children attending. n The childminder recognises the significance of building strong partnerships with parents and other professionals. She discusses effective ways to share information and create a consistent approach that will enable her to meet children's learning and development needs as well as possible. n Continuous improvement is a priority for the childminder. She explains her dedication to providing the best care and learning experiences that she can for

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children. She discusses effective ways to review her provision, such as monitoring the impact her teaching has on children's progress. She is committed to building on her own knowledge and skills to help her to build on her practice.

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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 EY439953 Local authority Stockton-on-Tees Inspection number 10380365 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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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 6 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Stockton-on-Tees. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The inspector talked to the childminder about her arrangements for self- evaluation and improvement action. n The childminder shared her plans for delivering the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector and childminder discussed the childminder's arrangements to meet safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The childminder shared relevant documents to demonstrate how she meets the requirements of the statutory framework.

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19 March 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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