Childminder in Middlesbrough

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 May 2015 25 November 2008

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of teaching is outstanding because the childminder successfully follows and extends children's individual interests. As a result, children's future learning is extremely well supported.  The childminder has very high expectations of children as she regularly completes observations, assessments and tracking documents. Consequently, all children make rapid progress in their learning and development.  Children's communication and language skills are exceptionally well promoted. The childminder engages in constant discussion, uses effective questioning techniques and ensures children have enough time to respond. This successfully supports children's critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.  The childminder creates a homely and friendly environment, which effectively promotes children's emotional well-being. Children show high levels of confidence in their surroundings because they have a strong sense of self and belonging.

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This provision is outstanding

 Children are safeguarded well because the childminder successfully implements a detailed range of written polices, procedures and risk assessments. Therefore, children's welfare is fully protected.  The childminder has established very effective links with the local primary schools and shares information with teachers. This ensures a complementary approach and means children are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage in their learning.  The childminder and her co-childminder work extremely well together to ensure children are provided with high-quality care and education. They are both qualified to level 3 and attend relevant training to further their professional development. This means they have an excellent understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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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

 continue to extend the already excellent practice in teaching children about literacy, for example, by providing even more opportunities for them to access a wider selection of mark-making resources.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas accessed by the children.  The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for the children.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records, policies and procedures with the childminder, including evidence of qualifications and suitability of all adults in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of inspection and through written feedback forms obtained by the childminder.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder provides children with a wide selection of high-quality resources, which enables them to engage in focused play. Children show excitement as they participate in a rich variety of challenging and stimulating activities. As a result, children acquire an excellent range of skills needed for school because they are well motivated and absorbed in their learning. Children thoroughly enjoy being artistic and develop their creativity as they use a selection of craft materials to make rainbow fish. The childminder encourages children to explore, experiment and represent their own ideas. This successfully supports their expressive arts and design skills. Children's early reading and writing skills are effectively promoted as the childminder involves them in story time and supports them to write their own names. There is now scope to enhance the excellent programme for literacy, for example, by providing further resources for children to make marks in all

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who attend. This is outstanding

areas of their play. The childminder actively involves parents in their children's learning and development. This ensures parents feel valued and respected as they are able to support their children's learning at home. Parents are extremely complimentary about the childminder. They make comments, such as 'We are always well informed. This has a really positive impact on my child's progression and happiness'.

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outstanding

Children are very happy, settled and relaxed because they have developed strong relationships with the childminder and their peers. The childminder knows all children extremely well and effectively manages their personal needs. Younger children are well supported during their care routines and provided with constant reassurance and guidance when learning to walk. Excellent use is made of community activities, such as singing and signing sessions, to successfully promote children's personal, social and emotional development. In addition, children have daily opportunities to access fresh air and be physically active. Children have an exceptional understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy. For example, they talk to the childminder about the importance of washing their hands to get rid of germs. Children are encouraged to be independent and confidently help with tasks during snack time. The childminder manages children's

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outstanding

behaviour well, which means they play cooperatively together.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder uses excellent systems to check that children are progressing exceptionally well. These also enable her to quickly identify and address any gaps in children's learning. The childminder fully understands the importance of self-evaluation to reflect on her daily practice. She is extremely enthusiastic about her role and strives for continuous improvement. This successfully enhances future learning opportunities for children. The childminder has established highly effective partnerships with parents and other professionals, including the local authority. This makes a very strong contribution to meeting the needs of individual children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY101853 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 848125 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 November 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in the Marton area of Middlesbrough. She works alongside another registered childminder. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She has a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder receives funding for the provision of early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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