Childminder 2730985

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Inadequate

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The provision is good

The childminder demonstrates commitment and dedication to providing high standards of care and learning for children. She has worked diligently to implement the necessary improvements since the last inspection, ensuring the highest standards of care are consistently maintained. Parents and children's family members speak highly of the childminder. They say that they feel their children are safe here and that she 'genuinely cares about every child'. Other parents value the support they receive from the childminder and feel she is like an extended family member. They are very proud of their children's learning, particularly their social skills and language development, which they attribute to the childminder's hard work.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a sequenced and balanced curriculum for children. This helps them to make good progress across every area of their learning. Children develop good levels of confidence and self-esteem. They benefit from the praise offered by the childminder and her assistants and keep trying to develop new skills. Children are well prepared for the next stages in their learning, including starting school. The childminder encourages them to be independent and take an active part in their own self-care. Children are keen to brush their teeth in the group and learn about staying healthy and safe. They develop good levels of focus and concentration during small-group times and sit together socially at mealtimes.

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need to do better?

n Since the last inspection, the provider has made changes to the procedures for assessing risk and hazards. She uses detailed checks on a daily and monthly basis to ensure areas used by children are safe and suitable. The childminder has provided her assistants with specific training to develop their understanding of health and safety in the setting. n The childminder continually develops her knowledge and skills to work with children and supports her assistants to access professional development opportunities. For instance, they have recently considered how they can prepare the environment to support children's play. This has had a positive impact on children's engagement and they develop good levels of concentration. The childminder plans to observe her assistants' practice in the future, to provide them with feedback and promote continuous development. n The childminder focuses the curriculum on supporting children to build secure

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foundation for their future. Children benefit from a wide range of activities, which broaden their experiences and ignite their interest in learning. For instance, they enjoy trips out of the setting to see butterflies and sea creatures. This helps to consolidate their learning in the setting and teaches them about the wider world.

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need to do better?

11 July 2025 n Children show enthusiasm in their learning and are keen to join in with experiences. The childminder and her assistants carefully prepare the environment with activities that challenge children and extend their learning. Children show enjoyment as they explore sea creatures in the water tray and babies enjoy the sensory experience as they squeeze the water in the toys. However, on occasion, opportunities are missed to focus on helping children to make progress towards their individual learning goals as they play. n The childminder consistently promotes children's communication and language development. This aspect of the curriculum is very strong. Children learn new vocabulary and the childminder carefully explains concepts to them to help them understand. Children are skilled at recalling prior learning and discuss their knowledge of seahorses and turtles, using complex sentences to describe where

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need to do better?

they lay their eggs. n Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder and her assistants are positive role models for children. They teach them how to be kind and how to take turns. Children benefit from secure relationships with the childminder and she knows how to meet their individual care needs. For instance, the childminder is aware of changes to children's sleeping routines and ensures she follows this in the setting. n The childminder regularly reflects on children's learning and uses assessments of their progress to target particular areas of learning. Mathematics is a strong area of the curriculum. Toddlers have an exceptional understanding of basic mathematical concepts, such as full and empty. They can count in sequence past 10. Older children are challenged to show 'how many is five' on their fingers and work on subitising, to recognise how many items they can see without counting them.

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need to do better?

n The arrangements to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is very positive. The childminder demonstrates excellent knowledge and understanding of how to work alongside other professionals involved with children. She works towards targeted plans to help close gaps in children's learning and regularly shares detailed information with families.

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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 consider ways to observe and reflect on assistants' practice to help them develop their skills even further

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should:

11 July 2025 n focus teaching during children's play and exploration, to help children make progress consistently throughout the day.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2730985 Local authority Redcar and Cleveland Inspection number 10404795 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 9 Number of children on roll 22 Date of previous inspection 7 April 2025

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023 and lives in Redcar and Cleveland. She operates Monday to Friday, term time only, from 7.30am until 5pm, with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has qualified teacher status. She usually works with two assistants, one who holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 6 and one who has qualified teacher status. The childminder offers government funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She spoke to the childminder and her assistants about children's learning and development. n A joint observation was completed by the childminder and inspector, indoors during planned activity. n The inspector held a discussion with the childminder in relation to the leadership and management of the setting. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of recruitment, assistants' qualifications and their suitability to work with children. n The inspector spoke to parents and obtained feedback for the inspection.

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Inspection activities

11 July 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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11 July 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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