Childminder in Stockton-on-Tees

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 January 2015 12 July 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The quality of teaching is consistently good. Consequently, children make good progress across the seven areas of learning.  The childminder teaches children basic literacy and numeracy skills from an early age. Consequently, they are confident to recognise letters and use numbers, which helps to prepare them for the eventual move to school.  Children have very good relationships with the childminder. This is because settling-in procedures are robust and the childminder knows them well.  The childminder recognises the importance of preparing children for the next stages in their development. This has a positive impact on their emotional well-being, self- confidence and independence.  The childminder thoroughly understands the safeguarding and welfare requirements. Therefore, children are kept safe in her care.  The childminder effectively uses the self-evaluation to make improvements to her setting. This demonstrates her drive and commitment to improving outcomes for

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not have highly successful strategies in place to engage all parents in their children's learning. As a result, information about children's achievements at home, is not used to help enrich the planning process.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 enhance the ongoing information gathered from parents about children's achievements at home, to help further plan for their future learning needs.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector toured the premises used by children during the inspection and observed children's activities.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector obtained the views of parents through letters and questionnaires.  The inspector looked at documents, including a selection of policies, children's assessments records and checked evidence of the childminder's suitability.

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who attend. This is good

Children make good progress across the seven areas of learning and are actively engaged in their experiences. This is because the childminder understands how children learn through play and exploration. For example, children develop language skills as the childminder models clear vocabulary to them, as they play imaginatively. The childminder provides a range of resources to encourage children to develop early literacy skills. For example, children enjoy using the pencils to try and form the letters in their name. They show excitement when they pick out the magnetic letters, which they recognise and stick them to the board. The childminder provides children with a good level of support and challenge. As a result, they are willing to persevere and learn new skills. There are effective partnerships in place with schools and other settings children attend. This enables the childminder to promote continuity of learning for children. The childminder

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who attend. This is good

provides parents with a written summary of children's progress when they are aged between two and three years. However, she does not always gather the detailed information that she needs about children's learning at home to enrich the planning for individual children's learning needs.

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good

The childminder collects a wealth of information when new children attend the setting, such as their individual routines and preferences. Consequently, children are happy in her care and benefit from having their needs met very quickly. The childminder is very sensitive and caring towards the children, which has a positive impact on their emotional well-being. For example, she supports children who are just starting to use the toilet. They sing songs together while they wash their hands. This teaches children the importance of good hygiene practices. Children benefit from resources, which are all accessible to them both indoors and outdoors. This enables them to be independent and make choices about their learning. The childminder is a good role model for children and manages behaviour positively. As a result, they are very polite and well mannered.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements and how to keep children safe. For example, she carries out daily risk assessments to keep areas safe for children. The childminder has attended training to update her knowledge of safeguarding procedures. She provides a range of activities, which are suitable for children and cover the seven areas of learning. The childminder monitors the educational programme by using her observations of children and reflecting on their experiences. This contributes to the good progress children make. Since the last inspection, the childminder has used the self-evaluation effectively to improve her practice. This has had a positive impact on children's progress. The childminder has worked hard to build relationships with the families and children who attend and they are pleased with the level of care provided.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 305793 Local authority Stockton on Tees Inspection number 876760 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 July 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in Fairfield, near Stockton. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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