Childminder in Middlesbrough

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 April 2015 11 May 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 and some elements are outstanding. As a result, children make very good progress across all seven areas of learning.  The childminder prepares older children for their move to school by teaching them literacy and numeracy skills. As a result, children confidently use numbers and are beginning to write a range of words.  The childminder and her assistant are very good role models for children. Consequently, behaviour is excellent and children are very well mannered.  The childminder has built effective relationships with parents and other professionals who work with children. This promotes continuity of care and learning for children.  The childminder has effective policies and procedures in place to protect children from harm. Therefore, children are kept safe and secure in her care.  The childminder regularly collects feedback from parents which contributes to her self-

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This provision is good

evaluation. As a result, her practice and provision are continually improved to maintain high standards of care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder and her assistant do not consistently model language clearly and slowly for the youngest children. As a result, children miss out on some opportunities to learn new words to develop their communication skills rapidly.  The childminder does not always remind children about the importance of why healthy food, good hygiene and exercise is good for them. This means that children's understanding of what contributes to a healthy lifestyle is not always fully extended

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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 young children's communication development so they make rapid improvement, by modelling appropriate language to them clearly and slowly  support children's growing understanding of how to keep themselves healthy, by reminding them about why it is important to eat healthy foods, practise good hygiene and exercise regularly.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the children and 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 and her assistant.  The inspector looked at documents, including a selection of policies, children's assessments records, and checked evidence of the childminder and her assistants suitability.  The inspector obtained the views of parents through questionnaires and written feedback.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a range of experiences which are stimulating and interesting for children. For example, children of differing abilities join together to explore a tray filled with cereals and toy animals. Young children delight in naming the different animals they find and enjoy the sensory aspect of the activity. Older children develop small physical skills and their understanding of the world as they use tweezers to pick out the animals and talk about their different features. Consequently, all children are enthusiastic and participate for extended lengths of time. The childminder completes learning files for children, which are shared with parents and other settings children attend, such as schools. Written assessments of children's progress are regularly completed and the next steps for their learning are discussed. Therefore, children benefit from continuity and parents are supported to extend learning at home. However, there are times when the

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who attend. This is good

childminder and her assistant do not model clear language for the youngest children. This does not support them to make rapid progress in their communication development.

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good

Children are happy, settled and confident around the childminder and her assistant. This is because they show genuine care for the children and know them very well. The childminder encourages children to be independent and develop self-help skills. For example, older children are able to use the toilet without help and are supported to put on their own coats and shoes. Consequently, children are well-prepared for the move to school. Children sit together at the table to enjoy a range of freshly prepared snacks and meals. However, the childminder does not always make best use of opportunities to remind children about why it is important to eat healthy foods, exercise regularly and practise good hygiene. As a result, the clear messages about what contributes to a healthy lifestyle are not always shared with the children.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. For example, she has carried out a Disclosure and Barring Service check to verify that her assistant is suitable to have contact with children. The childminder uses opportunities to develop children's awareness of safety and risk. For example, children are reminded to use the stairs on the slide safely and take care on the trampoline. The childminder monitors the education program for children using tracking sheets and observations of their experiences. This means the seven areas of learning are covered in interesting ways for children to make good progress. The childminder holds regular appraisals with her assistant to effectively reflect on the quality of teaching and learning for children. This helps to identify any areas of further training. They both have appropriate childcare qualifications and have attended short courses about the Early Years

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provision is good

Foundation Stage, which has a positive impact on children's experiences. Parents are very pleased with the provision, describing the childminder as 'dedicated' and 'committed'.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY384700 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 873897 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 18

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Tollesby, in Middlesbrough. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a level 3 qualification and works with an assistant who has a Foundation Degree in Early Years.

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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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