Childminder in Darlington

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a range of resources to support children's interests. These are organised so that children can access the toys they want to play with independently. n The childminder explains how she manages children's behaviour. She has clear rules and expectations that children follow. She uses praise and rewards to reinforce positive behaviour. She talks to parents and the school, when necessary, to establish a shared approach to supporting children's behaviour. n The childminder has attended a range of training to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. She reflects on key messages from training and makes changes to her own provision. The childminder talks about how she has made resources for mathematics more accessible following recent training. n The childminder explains how she teaches children about healthy lifestyles. She discusses how children walk to, and from, school. She talks about how she

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teaches children about the importance of washing hands and brushing their teeth. The childminder explains how she provides a range of healthy meals and snacks. n The childminder talks about how she works with parents. She explains how she talks to them at the beginning and the end of the day. She discusses how she shares information with parents about the range of activities that children have taken part in. n The childminder discusses how she supports children's communication and language. She explains how she talks to children about their day when she picks them up from school. She discusses how she engages children in games and activities that encourage their communication. n The childminder explains how she works with staff at the school. She shares how she finds out about children's days. She talks about how she encourages children to complete any homework that they may have. n The childminder talks to children and parents about online safety. She gives clear

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This provision meets requirements

messages on age-appropriate programmes and applications. She discusses how she does not allow mobile phones or other devices in her home in order to keep children safe. n The childminder explains how she keeps children safe. She shares how she teaches them about how they can keep themselves safe when they walk to, and from, school. She talks to children about protecting themselves from strangers and how to contact emergency services.

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This provision meets requirements

15 May 2025 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 301034 Local authority Darlington Inspection number 10392847 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 18 September 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1990 and lives in Darlington. She operates for 47 weeks of the year. She operates from 7am to 8.45am and 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the parts of her home she uses for childminding. n The inspector talked to the childminder to find out how she supports children's care and learning. n The childminder showed the inspector a range of documents. n The childminder explained how she keeps children 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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15 May 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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