Childminder in Middlesbrough

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 April 2015 26 October 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 childminder effectively supports children in preparation for attending nursery or school. She teaches children to be independent, confident and supports them well in developing good social skills.  The childminder promotes children's acquisition of language and communication skills very well. She interacts with children effectively and encourages them to use and say new words correctly as they play.  The childminder understands how children learn through play. She successfully helps children to make good progress in their learning, by focusing on children's individual interests.  The childminder is calm and consistent in her approach. She discusses and agrees strategies with parents to manage children's behaviour. This consistency helps to teach children the difference between right and wrong.  The childminder has robust safeguarding procedures in place, which she rigorously implements. All visitors are closely monitored, risk assessments are thorough and

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This provision is good

children are kept safe and secure at all times.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder keeps the television on for large parts of the day. This has a tendency to distract children, reducing their levels of concentration.  There are further opportunities to enhance play areas with a wider range of natural resources to extend children's learning.

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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

 help children to further concentrate and focus attention on their play, by minimising visual and sound distractions  enhance children's imaginary, physical and sensory experiences even further, for example, by introducing real objects, such as fruit and vegetables into the role play area.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector talked with children and observed activities in the rooms used and looked at the outdoor environment.  The inspector held discussions and conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and the qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector viewed a wide range of documentation, including relevant policies and procedures, children's assessment files, visitor records, risk assessments and the childminders self-evaluation form.  The childminder looked at letters from parents and carers, taking their views into account.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a good range of activities and experiences for children. She motivates children and challenges them appropriately, so that they make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder gathers information from parents, which help her to establish starting points for children. Subsequent observations and assessments are shared with parents and other professionals, as necessary. As a result, any gaps in children's learning and development are quickly identified and appropriate support sought, as needed. Children thoroughly enjoy taking photographs with the digital camera. The childminder shows children how much she values their contributions by displaying the printed images. The childminder teaches babies to sing, clap hands and wave, making learning fun. She effectively supports them in developing their physical skills, by providing lots of opportunities for them to crawl and toddle around the furniture.

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who attend. This is good

Older children enjoy learning about shape and colour as they play with the cars and build with the boxes. However, children sometimes lose focus and concentration because they are distracted by the television.

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good

Children show how secure they feel with the childminder as they freely move around the setting. Babies happily snuggle in when they get sleepy and older children listen well and respond to any requests. This shows how children have established emotional attachments and positive relationships with the childminder. The childminder keeps children safe and ensures that she works with parents to establish and maintain care routines. Children demonstrate how relaxed they are with the routines. They are confident and self- motivated, happily sitting down for their snack. Children are taught how to look after themselves through effective hygiene practices, such as hand-washing. The childminder provides activities that teach children about making healthy food choices. For example, she includes pretend apples and oranges in the role-play area. Children enjoy counting and sorting the fruit. However, the fruit is not realistic in weight or texture, which does not

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good

give children a true likeness of the real objects to enhance their experiences.

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provision is good

The childminder understands her responsibilities in meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She demonstrates her knowledge of what to do should she have a concern over a child's welfare. Children's progress in learning and development is closely monitored through effective tracking. The childminder continually self-reflects, adapting her paperwork and practice, as necessary. The childminder communicates and works effectively with others so that there is continuity in children's learning. She consults with local authority advisers, nursery staff and other childminders, sharing ideas and good practice. The childminder is well qualified and is very keen to continue developing her skills. This is evident as she plans a child-centred environment, values and respects all children and families and meets the needs of all the children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY298430 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 856469 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Linthorpe, Middlesbrough. She operates all year round, from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant National Vocational Qualification at level 3.

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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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