Childminder in Redcar and Cleveland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 February 2015 8 June 2011

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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 childminder has established good partnerships with parents and local primary schools to ensure children are prepared for the next stage in their learning. This effectively promotes children's emotional well-being.  The quality of teaching is good. Children are motivated by a stimulating, well-resourced learning environment that effectively promotes independent learning. As a result, children are enthusiastic learners.  The childminder completes observations and assessments of the children and uses this information to develop future planning and identify the children's next steps in learning. Consequently, children are making good progress in all areas of their development.  Children form close bonds with the childminder because she gets to know them well and ensures their needs are met. She makes good use of settling-in visits to get to know children so that they feel safe and confident in her care.

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This provision is good

 Children follow good hygiene routines. They learn how to keep themselves healthy and enjoy nutritious food and exercise.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not fully maximise opportunities to develop children's mathematical skills further, particularly during role-play activities.  The childminder does not regularly gather and take account of the views of parents when deciding what could be improved at the setting.

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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 already good practice in teaching children about mathematics by further developing opportunities for them to count and use numbers, for example, when engaging in role-play activities  improve the system for evaluating practice by including more opportunities to gather and act upon suggestions and ideas of parents.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for the children.  The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records, policies and procedures with the childminder, including the children's development records and evidence of qualifications. The inspector verified that suitability checks have been completed on all adults in the household.  The inspector and childminder undertook a joint observation of an activity.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop and knows what to do to support their progression. She plans activities and experiences, across all areas of learning, which take into account children's interests and next steps in learning. Children thoroughly enjoy opportunities to initiate their own play and follow their interests and they do this with confidence. For example, older children enjoy using props and puppets to retell a story. The childminder is nearby to offer support and makes good use of opportunities to ask a range of questions to support children's critical thinking skills. The childminder generally promotes children's mathematical development well as she uses appropriate language to improve their awareness of shape, colour and size. However, occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to improve children's learning further by counting and using numbers during activities.

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good

Good settling-in procedures ensure the childminder knows the children well and they are supported effectively in their move from home. The childminder works closely with parents to share relevant information about their children to ensure they benefit from consistency of care. She effectively encourages good manners and children learn boundaries in regards to their behaviour. Children receive praise and encouragement from the childminder to reinforce their positive actions which fosters children's confidence and self- esteem. During the daily routine, the childminder encourages children to be independent where possible. For example, the childminder supports them as they wash their own hands before eating. Regular outings in the local area, such as visiting the local park and forest, enable children to explore different environments and gain an understanding of the wider community. Consequently, healthy lifestyles are effectively promoted and children

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good

develop a suitable knowledge of how healthy practices promote their overall health and well-being.

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provision is good

Children are safeguarded well because the childminder has a good knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. A range of policies and procedures are implemented, which ensures a safe and secure environment for the children. The childminder is committed to promoting good-quality provision for children and their parents and has attended various training courses to continue developing her knowledge. She has put into place systems for evaluating what is working and what needs to improve. However, this could be further developed by gathering regular opinions from parents and using them to effectively identify and act upon ideas for improvement. The childminder has regular contact with other childminders in the local area, which enables her to share ideas and discuss best practice. This further supports children to make good progress in their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY413284 Local authority Redcar & Cleveland Inspection number 879786 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Guisbrough, Cleveland. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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