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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children enjoy and benefit from a warm and welcoming, nurturing environment. They have a very close bond with this experienced childminder. Children approach her for cuddles and reassurance. The childminder sensitively meets the needs of the children. She recognises when they are tired or hungry, and she works with parents to maintain their home routines. This means they feel safe and happy in her care.

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The provision is good

Children are curious and keen to learn. The childminder encourages children to have a go. When trying to fit shapes on the corresponding pegs, children concentrate well. When they find something tricky, the childminder sensitively models how to correctly place it and encourages them to keep going. This means children are building resilience and determination when learning. Children have fun and enjoy the soothing properties of water. They copy the childminder's actions when she demonstrates how to fill pots with water and pour the water out.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides many opportunities for children to learn about their wider community. They visit local parks and shops and regularly take trips to feed the ducks. This gives children rich learning experiences and chances to mix with a variety of people.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has worked hard to address the actions from the previous inspection. She has gained support from her early years consultant to evaluate and reflect on the quality of her provision. n The childminder implements a play-based curriculum. She recognises that through play, children learn valuable skills that support their language and communication, physical skills and personal development. She observes and monitors children's progress and uses this information well to help her plan the next steps for each child's learning and development. n The childminder recognises that some children use repetitive play, such as trying to post objects through gaps, and have a fascination with objects that spin. However, she does not have an enhanced understanding of how to use the repetitive play of young children to maximise their learning. n The childminder skilfully supports children's communication and language. She

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need to do better?

uses clear narration during play, including new words for children to use and understand. She encourages young children to repeat words, so they learn to say them correctly. Young children practise their language skills while they play. The childminder is responsive encouraging back and forth conversations. n Children have opportunities to develop their physical skills in a range of ways. The childminder takes children out on local walks and to use a range of other

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need to do better?

30 April 2025 equipment in different parks. This provides opportunities for children to build confidence and practise their climbing and balancing skills. The childminder supports younger children to perfect their walking skills. She works closely with parents to ensure their approaches are consistent. n Children are beginning to show a keen interest in books and pictures. The childminder invites children to share a book, which they are eager to do. However, children do not have independent access to books as they are stored on a high shelf. This limits the opportunities they have, to learn how to handle and respect books and develop a love of reading. n Children learn about how to stay healthy. They eat healthy snacks and have access to fresh water. They enjoy daily outdoor play in the garden. n The childminder is a good role model. She consistently demonstrates good manners when speaking to children. This helps children to understand and

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need to do better?

mirror her expectations. Children behave well and understand the clear boundaries set for them. The childminder helps children to gain good self- esteem and confidence. She encourages them in their play and gives them plenty of praise for their achievements. n Partnership working with parents is strong. The childminder knows the children and their families very well. She talks to parents daily and shares learning information and ideas for activities to help them to build on learning at home. Parents' feedback is overwhelmingly positive, and they are impressed by the progress their children make, especially in their communication and language and social skills.

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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 interest first.

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should:

n provide more opportunities for children to access books for their own pleasure n develop an understanding of how to use the repetitive actions of young children when they play, to help maximise their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY341055 Local authority Stockton-on-Tees Inspection number 10365345 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 12 Date of previous inspection 14 August 2024

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Norton, Teesside. She operates from 6.30am until 8pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, apart from bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 5. The childminder offers government-funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector carried out a discussion with the childminder on how the curriculum is delivered. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from their written feedback.

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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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