Setting 2804277

Report for childcare on domestic premises

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Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

The curriculum is designed to provide children with a strong foundation for future learning. Overall, staff have high expectations for what children can achieve. Some children achieve very well. For example, they show a deep understanding of numbers and learn to recognise and write letters from their name. However, the arrangements to support those children who need additional help with some aspects of their learning need further attention. Although staff have some awareness about children who are developing at a slower pace than expected, they do not act swiftly or decisively enough to reduce the risk of children falling further behind in their learning.

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The provision requires improvement

Staff are kind and caring. There is a clear focus on forming trusting relationships, which helps children to feel safe and secure. Children are happy, confident and show a strong sense of belonging. They seek out staff to share their experiences and often approach them with a hug. Play spaces are safe, well organised and appealing to children. This encourages their motivation, and the majority of children focus well during both indoor and outdoor learning. They follow staff's gentle, consistent guidance and behave well. This contributes to the calm, supportive atmosphere where children play well alongside, and with, one another.

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need to do better?

n There is not a member of staff with the necessary training and skills to lead and coordinate support for children who are slower to progress or those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Children's needs are not consistently supported at the earliest opportunity. This risks a significant delay in arranging and securing the support that some children need to help them to make sustained progress. n The limited oversight of children's emerging learning needs weakens the overall quality of education. Staff observe children to assess their abilities and, generally, use their findings to plan for future learning. However, they do not fully recognise the significance of the gaps that some children have in their development. Teaching is not focused well enough to help these children to catch up in their learning. That said, most children do make good progress. n There are some notable strengths in staff's teaching. They present activities well

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need to do better?

and give clear explanations and carefully model new skills. For example, they demonstrate 'good looking' and 'good listening' during a group activity. Children learn to communicate well with both adults and other children. Babies quickly learn words and actions when they enjoy song times with staff. n Staff help children to develop an understanding of emotions, such as feeling happy, sad or angry. They calmly manage children's minor conflicts and encourage children to consider others' feelings. Children develop early

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need to do better?

7 July 2025 friendships and show kindness. For example, they pull up a seat for their friend at the ice-cream stall and welcome them into their play with a smile. n Children have plenty of opportunities for active play. For example, they enjoy visits to local play areas where they can freely run and engage in vigorous exercise. Babies benefit from fresh air, for example when they take their naps outdoors. Alongside the balanced, nutritional menus and good hygiene routines, these opportunities support children's good physical health well. n There is a good focus on developing independence. Staff encourage children to manage tasks themselves. Children show responsibility, for example, when they help to tidy the room and put their shoes away. Children show resilience during play. Toddlers try hard to walk along balance beams. Older children persevere when they find it tricky to get water from the tap in the mud kitchen.

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need to do better?

n Parents are very complimentary about the provision. They say their children consider the staff team and their friends to be their 'other family'. Staff keep parents updated about children's activities and what they intend for children to learn next. However, the arrangements for parents to share information and to contribute to the care and learning plans for children are less well embedded.

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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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Due date

ensure that there is a designated special educational needs and disabilities coordinator who has the appropriate knowledge and skills to identify and respond to children's developmental needs and ensure appropriate and timely interventions 30/09/2025

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Due date

guide staff on the accurate and effective use of assessment to recognise significant gaps in children's learning and to plan targeted strategies to accelerate their progress. 30/09/2025

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should:

n gather more information from parents to ensure that care and learning plans for children are well informed and as effective as possible.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2804277 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 10408922 Type of provision Childcare on domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Sessional day care

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inspection

Total number of places 22 Number of children on roll 23

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Golden Stars Childminding partnership registered in 2023 and is located in Middlesbrough. There are 10 members of childcare staff. Of these, three hold qualified teacher status, and six hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The setting is open from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, during term time only. The setting provides government-funded early education sessions and receives additional funding for disadvantaged children.

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Inspection activities

n The nominated individual, who also manages the provision, showed the inspector around the setting. She discussed how the provision is organised and talked about the aims for the early years curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The provider worked alongside the inspector to observe and evaluate a group activity together. n The inspector spoke to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The provider and the deputy manager met with the inspector to discuss leadership and management of the provision. n The inspector looked at a sample of relevant documents, including evidence of qualifications and the suitability checks carried out on staff. n Two parents spoke to the inspector during the inspection. The inspector also took account of the views of other parents through written feedback provided.

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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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