Childminder in Redcar and Cleveland

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the safeguarding and welfare requirements. Since the last inspection, she has worked alongside her co-childminder to develop risk assessments which help her to ensure areas are safe and suitable for children. She has attended training to build on her awareness of various hazards to children and developed procedures to ensure everything is suitable for use. n The childminder discusses how she will promote children's good health and independence. She plans to teach children about their oral hygiene through activities and toothbrushing in the setting. She knows how to help children to begin to use the toilet and take an active part in their own self-care. The childminder will discuss healthy packed lunch food items with families and children. n The childminder recognises the importance of building secure relationships with children and their families. She intends to gather detailed information about their

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development, care needs and any routines, to promote continuity. The childminder discusses how she promotes positive behaviour and describes the strategies she would use to support children to identify and manage their feelings. n The childminder describes how she will use assessment information to plan an exciting and challenging curriculum for children of all ages. She recognises the importance of promoting children's communication, physical, and personal, social and emotional development, to help them build secure foundations for the future. The childminder discusses how she will prepare children for the next stages in their learning, such as starting school. n The childminder values working in partnership with parents and other professionals who support children. She knows how to identify potential gaps in children's learning and understands how to make referrals to support children's development, such as to speech and language therapists and health visitors.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has continued to develop her skills and knowledge to work with children. She has accessed various training opportunities to ensure she knows how to identify, record and report concerns about children's welfare swiftly. She is keen to continue her professional development to help her meet children's specific needs.

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This provision meets requirements

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 2779801 Local authority Redcar and Cleveland Inspection number 10404675 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 0 Date of previous inspection 7 April 2025

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2024 and lives in Middlesbrough. She is registered to work 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 inspector viewed the indoor and outdoor areas intended to be used by children. n The inspector and childminder discussed the learning and development requirements within the early years foundation stage. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as suitability checks and training certificates.

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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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