Childminder EY382097

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children thrive in the care of this loving childminder. They have a very good relationship with her. Children demonstrate this as they play with fishing nets, putting them on the childminder's head. They laugh and giggle as they do this. Parents comment that their children love going to the childminder's house. The childminder knows children well. She notices when children appear tired or upset and takes effective action to help them relax. The childminder teaches children the importance of holding hands and staying next to her when they go outside. This helps to keep children safe.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations. She supports children's communication and language. The childminder uses books and rhymes effectively as a means to develop children's vocabulary. She plans ways in which to extend children's language. For example, when children play with the foaming soap, the childminder highlights key words, such as 'squeeze' and 'soft'. She takes time to listen to what children are saying. This supports children's learning effectively. Children behave well. The childminder has clear expectations, which she consistently reinforces. For example, when children attempt to climb on a bench outside, she reminds them not to climb, and children get down. They line up to move between the inside and outside play spaces with confidence. This helps to support a calm environment.

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need to do better?

n The childminder teaches children how they can look after the environment. During the inspection, she provides resources to help children learn about the impact of rubbish on our coasts. Children learn about different sorts of rubbish and discuss what happens when it is left. They look forward to visiting the beach to develop this understanding further. n The childminder recognises the value of songs and rhymes in supporting children's language skills, as well as their emotional well-being. Children beam with delight as they sing songs about sea creatures, such as sharks. They concentrate well and join in the actions. Through the use of additional resources, children learn about 'bubbles' and 'turtles'. This helps to support their language and learning. n The childminder's curriculum is generally carefully planned to help children to develop their knowledge and skills. For example, she focuses precisely on

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need to do better?

helping children to develop their understanding of numbers and quantities. However, some aspects of the curriculum for literacy are not as well sequenced. For example, she focuses on teaching children how to write their name before they have the necessary skills for this. This occasionally impacts on children's concentration.

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need to do better?

24 September 2025 n The childminder teaches children how they can keep themselves healthy. She provides a range of healthy meals and snacks with plenty of fruit and vegetables. From a young age, children learn to wash their hands before eating. They learn the importance of brushing their teeth. Children enjoy fresh air and exercise as they play in the childminder's garden. This helps children to understand how they can keep themselves healthy. n The childminder has a good relationship with local schools and nurseries, overall. When she collects children, she finds out how children have been. However, the childminder has not yet considered ways in which she can gather more detailed information about children's care and learning to help her support all children's learning to an even higher level. n The childminder has a good attitude to her professional development. She attends a range of training and reflects on key messages. The childminder

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need to do better?

reviews how she can improve her provision further. For example, she has considered how she can improve her curriculum for mathematics following training. This has improved children's learning in in this area. n The childminder works effectively with parents. She uses a range of methods to share information about children's learning. These include both face-to-face and electronic communication. The childminder gathers information about what children are doing at home. She shares detailed information about children's learning to help parents to extend children's learning at home. Parents comment that the childminder provides them with advice and support. This helps to promote a consistent approach to children's care and learning. n The childminder provides effective support to any assistants she employs. She shares detailed information about her policies and procedures. The childminder identifies professional development opportunities to help them develop their

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knowledge and skills further so that their practice continues to improve.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture towards safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n develop understanding of the order in which children develop their literacy skills and plan more effectively for the skills children need to learn n find effective ways of sharing and gathering information with any schools and nurseries that children also attend to support their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY382097 Local authority Hartlepool Borough Inspection number 10398727 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 12 Number of children on roll 17 Date of previous inspection 6 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Hartlepool. She provides care during school term time, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday. The childminder works with two assistants when needed. The childminder provides government funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around her home and explained how she organises her curriculum. n The inspector observed children playing and learning. n The childminder and inspector evaluated an activity. n The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n Parents spoke to the inspector and provided written feedback for the purpose of the inspection. n The childminder showed the inspector a range of documents, including those relating to the suitability of those living or working on the premises.

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Inspection activities

24 September 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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Inspection activities

24 September 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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