Childminder in Middlesbrough

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 May 2015 7 January 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 good because the childminder plans a mixture of adult-led and child-initiated activities. Consequently, all children make good progress across the seven areas of learning.  The childminder uses number language, encourages counting and talks about shape and space throughout children's play. This successfully promotes their mathematical development.  Children are starting to develop their own understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy. The childminder involves children in regular fire evacuations to ensure they know what to do in the event of an emergency. In addition, the childminder follows good hygiene practices, and children talk about the importance of washing their hands.  The childminder uses a fair and firm approach to manage children's behaviour effectively. This means children respond well to instructions, as they are fully aware of the boundaries.

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This provision is good

 Children are safeguarded well because the childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities to protect their welfare. She knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children in her care.  The childminder has established good partnerships with parents. She ensures they are well informed about their children's achievements, and encourages them to give feedback. This creates a consistent approach to children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The organisation of some resources does not always fully support children to make independent choices about their play.  The childminder does not display children's own work and photographs within the playroom to enable them to value their achievements and those of others.

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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

 improve children's ability to make independent choices in their learning, for example, by arranging resources in the playroom to ensure they are more accessible  extend opportunities to further promote children's personal, social and emotional development, for example, by displaying a selection of children's own work and photographs.

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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 through written comments provided in the children's learning journey files.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides children with a good range of fun and interesting learning experiences. Therefore, children are actively engaged and motivated in their play. Children show good levels of concentration and perseverance, as they complete jigsaw puzzles and eagerly complete the task. The childminder effectively develops children's understanding of the world, as she talks about growth and changes over time. Children thoroughly enjoy participating in a planting activity to grow their own sunflower. The childminder extends children's learning well, as she uses a familiar story and pictures to support this activity. She uses good questioning techniques to develop children's communication and thinking skills. Children's coordination is promoted as the childminder encourages them to use small tools, such as tweezers, to move objects from one dish to another. The childminder completes regular observations and assessments on children to identify their next steps in

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who attend. This is good

learning, and track their ongoing progress. As a result, children gain a good range of skills needed for the move to school.

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good

Children's emotional well-being is promoted because they have developed positive relationships with the childminder. This means children are happy, settled and secure in their surroundings, even if they are new to the setting. The childminder creates a warm and friendly environment to support children's development. However, resources, including books and mark-making materials, are not always easily accessible to children to enable them to make their own choices and decisions. The childminder makes effective use of community activities, such as sing and sign sessions. This develops children's confidence and self-esteem. However, there are no examples of children's own work and photographs displayed within the playroom, to promote their personal, social and emotional development further. Children have daily opportunities to participate in physical play, and the childminder involves them in regular outings to ensure they are active. There

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good

are good settling-in procedures to ensure children are well supported when first starting in the childminder's care. She fully understands the importance of working in partnership with local primary schools to prepare children for their future move.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage because she is qualified to level 3. She attends relevant training, and works closely with other childminders in the local area to share ideas and suggestions. This shows the childminder is committed to further her personal and professional development. Children learn in a safe and secure environment because the childminder completes risk assessments to minimise potential hazards. Self-evaluation systems are used to enable the childminder to reflect on her daily practice and identify areas for future development. This shows a good capacity to maintain continuous improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY285442 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 861221 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in the Marton area of Middlesbrough. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She has a childcare 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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