Childminder 2779801

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder works closely with a co-childminder to create a secure environment for children. However, during the inspection, expired medication cream had been used, and several first aid items were out of date. The childminder had not thoroughly completed morning risk assessment checks, and metal darts were found in a dartboard above a sofa in the playroom. This does not ensure children's safety.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite the breaches found, children settle happily in this nurturing setting where the childminder and her co-workers make sure all children's care needs are met in a warm, calm and productive atmosphere, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The team are passionate about providing a high-quality care and learning experience for all children. As a result, children are happy, confident and eager to participate in the stimulating learning activities on offer. Their emotional and physical well-being blossom.

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The provision is inadequate

Children behave very well. The childminder takes every opportunity to praise children's positive behaviour. She consistently talks to them about how they are feeling to help them learn to share, take turns and to help others. For example, older children find a lost bunny for a younger friend and say, 'there you are' in soft words of comfort. The childminder is a positive role-model for children.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and co-workers work well together and have a secure overview of the agreed curriculum intent. This has a strong focus on the social, communication and physical skills children need to learn before they leave the setting for school. For instance, the childminder helps children gain a good understanding of mathematical concepts. They practise counting, comparing and estimating often. n The childminder monitors children's progress well and provides parents with detailed learning guidance. All children make progress in relation to their starting points and demonstrate very good social skills. n The childminder and co-workers place a strong emphasis on promoting children's language skills. For example, the childminder responds positively to any attempt babies make to speak. She listens carefully to everything children say, and often bursts into song so they can sing together as they play. Younger children

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practise the new and familiar words they hear, such as 'duck' and 'empty'. This helps build children's confidence, language skills and vocabulary. n Children explore a vast range of resources and experiences that cover all areas of the curriculum. For example, the childminder follows children's interest in spring flowers and Easter and creates an outdoor florist shop with fresh and

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7 April 2025 artificial flowers for children to buy and sell. Children have fun describing the flowers they will choose and flower arranging in dough. This helps to promote children's creative development. n Children are supported to learn to develop their physical skills and climb on the large climbing equipment. The childminder helps them decide if it is a good idea or a bad idea to stand at the bottom of a slide. These skills support children to develop an understanding of how to keep themselves safe. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents are very complimentary about the childminder and co-workers and the service they provide. They comment, 'their child's speech improved almost immediately' and, 'so much thought and energy are put into making plans for special trips that really interest my child'. n The childminder provides children with healthy snacks and fresh water throughout the day. Children begin to make healthy choices when selecting

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foods to eat. For example, during snack they choose to eat whole apples or oranges. She encourages children to hydrate and use anti-bacterial gel after coming in from outside or having a nappy change. However, the childminder's messages to children about the benefits of having a healthy, hygienic lifestyle are not as consistent as they could be, in particular during snack times and role play situations. n The childminder is keen to engage in training to help her improve outcomes for all children. For instance, she has recently attended training in the benefits of loose parts play to ignite children's imagination, creativity and problem-solving skills. n The childminder knows her children well and knows what works for them. She recognises that children enjoy being helpful and caring. This creates a friendly, family atmosphere. Children smile as they help out at tidy-up time. They know it is to make the floor safe to play later. This helps children to feel a valued

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member of the setting and supports their self-esteem. Generally, the childminder supports children to manage some tasks on their own. However, at times, this is not consistent and the childminder does not routinely promote ways for children to build on their independence and learn to do things for themselves.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

There is not an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Due date

7 April 2025 strengthen risk assessment procedures to ensure all adults can identify hazards in the environment that pose a risk to children, such as metal darts left in a dart board in the playroom and out of date medications and creams intended for children's use. 11/04/2025

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should:

n offer children further opportunities to develop their independence and promote ways for them to carry out more tasks for themselves n strengthen skills to help support children to understand the benefits of following a healthy lifestyle, including making healthy food choices.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2779801 Local authority Redcar and Cleveland Inspection number 10397275 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 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2024 and lives in Middlesbrough . She always works with another childminder in their home. The setting operates all year round from 7.30 to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 6 qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and co-minder spoke to the inspector about the curriculum and children's learning and development with a particular focus on physical, social and communication and language. n The inspector observed the quality of education and care being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning and well-being. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector talked to children and staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder and co-minder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. These included risk assessments, safeguarding information, complaints and documentation to demonstrate the suitability of all adults living and working in the premises.

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Inspection activities

7 April 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

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