Childminder in Redcar and Cleveland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 May 2015 19 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 Outstanding 1

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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 provides a very well-planned, welcoming and challenging environment for children, both indoors and outdoors. Children have access to a wide range of resources and activities which support all areas of their development.  The childminder supports children's emotional well-being extremely well. Children are remarkably confident and well behaved. Less confident children are supported exceptionally well to feel at ease. Consequently, children are extremely well prepared for the next stage in their learning, for example, moving on to nursery or Reception class.  The childminder gives high priority to safeguarding children. Her up-to-date training, comprehensive policy, and close attention to guidance and procedures mean she knows how to keep children safe from harm.  The childminder's practice is very well organised. Records and documentation support every aspect of her work and exceed the requirements of the Early Years Foundation

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This provision is good

Stage.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder holds relevant childcare qualifications at level 3. Consequently, she has a very good understanding of how children learn, and plans activities and opportunities for them based on the next stage of their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, children are not given enough time to explore activities or practise new skills. This means the childminder sometimes misses opportunities to extend their 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

 ensure that teaching strategies and activity planning consistently allow children enough time at activities to extend and maximise their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed practice in all rooms and outdoors.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector evaluated an activity alongside the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documents including policies, procedures and children's records.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents gathered prior to the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

Children have lots of space to play, including an appealing outdoor area and bright, welcoming rooms. There are lots of resources for children to access independently that support all areas of their learning. Children show wonderful imaginative skills as they create models at the craft table, choosing their own materials to represent their ideas. The childminder plans a wide range of fun and stimulating activities that are based on children's interests, and accurate observations and assessments of their learning. As a result, all children are developing at a good pace, and are eager and excited to learn. For example, children enjoy exploring an exciting sensory area as they experience different textures, sounds and smells. They enjoy watching bubbles blowing in the wind outside. However, the activity ends as the childminder brings the children back indoors to move on to another activity. She misses the opportunity to embrace their interests and enthusiasm

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who attend. This is good

as part of her teaching. Therefore, children are not always fully supported to learn and make progress as quickly as they could.

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outstanding

The childminder provides an extremely supportive environment where children flourish. She is vibrant, enthusiastic, and knows the children's needs and interests exceptionally well. As a result, children are extremely happy, confident and self-assured. The childminder is highly skilled in promoting children's independence at every opportunity. She supports them to manage fastenings when they dress up and prepare their own fruit at snack time. Children are developing a strong awareness of healthy lifestyles as the childminder talks to them about changes to their bodies, as they take part in fun exercise sessions outdoors. They eat nutritious home-cooked meals and discuss healthy choices. The childminder has strong links with local schools and nurseries. She shares information about children's progress so that all adults involved in children's learning are consistent in helping children to achieve and learn.

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provision is good

The childminder has a thorough knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Clear and comprehensive documents, including policies, procedures and check lists, show that she is committed to ensuring she understands and meets all requirements. She reflects regularly on her practice, and seeks the views of parents and children, to identify clear priorities for improvement. The childminder provides strong support for her assistant and ensures that the assistant maintains up-to-date knowledge through attending training. Children are kept very safe as the childminder pays high regard to safeguarding procedures, which are shared and discussed with her assistant. Partnerships with parents are well established and contribute significantly to the good progress children make. Feedback from parents is overwhelmingly positive. They are delighted with the progress children are making and comment about the 'outstanding' and 'amazing' care the children receive.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY338388 Local authority Redcar & Cleveland Inspection number 862768 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Redcar. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She has an unqualified assistant who works with her occasionally.

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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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