Childminder in Middlesbrough

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 June 2015 15 October 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 childminder skilfully interacts with children and asks them questions that allow them to reveal their thoughts and ideas. This effectively supports children's language and mathematical development and they are keen and confident learners.  The childminder has strong, well-established partnerships with all those involved in children's care and learning. This means that children receive continuity and are very well prepared for their next stage in learning, such as school or nursery.  Children's social and emotional development are extremely well supported due to familiar routines and the calm and caring approach they receive from the childminder. They behave very well because the childminder supports them to understand rules and boundaries.  Children thrive in the well organised and highly stimulating indoor and outdoor areas. They use the resources extremely well, in an imaginative and creative way.

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This provision is outstanding

 Children make rapid progress in their learning and development because the childminder completes comprehensive observations and assessments. She uses these, and her in-depth knowledge of children's individual needs and interests, when planning for their development.  The childminder is exemplary in evaluating and reviewing the quality of service she provides. She effectively involves parents in the rigorous tracking of children's learning and development and continuous scrutiny of her practice. Consequently, she has clear priorities to enhance her already outstanding provision.  The childminder demonstrates an excellent understanding of how to protect and safeguard children. Through the implementation of detailed policies, she actively promotes children's safety and welfare.

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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 with further professional development, in order to maintain and enhance the already outstanding provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke to children, and observed and evaluated play and learning activities with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation and a range of policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, her self-evaluation form and discussed plans for development.  The inspector took account of written feedback provided by parents.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The quality of teaching and learning are outstanding. The childminder's in-depth understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage ensures that activities are tailored to support children's individual learning needs. She fully embraces working with other providers and parents to ensure continuity for children. This leads to children's exceptional progress, given their starting points. Children spend lots of time outdoors, where they are able to explore and investigate their extremely well-equipped surroundings. The childminder challenges children in their play to maximise their learning. For example, she challenges them to add up and predict how heavy the watering can will feel as she adds water. She gives them time to work out a strategy to solve the problem and supports them sensitively when they need it. The childminder uses daily activities to promote older children's early mathematical and literacy skills. For example, when digging for insects

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who attend. This is outstanding

children match the insect to the picture displayed on the wall and match the word to the picture. After children have planted seeds, they develop an understanding of how to care for them, by watering and placing them in the sun. The childminder uses letters and numbers displayed in the indoor and outdoor areas to help children understand print within the environment.

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outstanding

Children are settled and very content in the care of the childminder. She uses praise to encourage children, supporting their self-esteem and building their confidence. The childminder knows children very well and skilfully guides their behaviour, so they learn to share, cooperate with each other and adapt to change. She works with parents to ensure that behaviour strategies are consistent and emotional support is given to children who need it. Children have excellent opportunities to develop positive and independent play, due to the well-chosen resources that are available to them. The childminder provides healthy snacks and light meals. She extends learning from home, involving children in preparing snacks and discussing healthy foods. They enjoy a wide range of activities that give excellent support for their physical development.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder constantly reflects on her practice and looks for ways to make improvements. She seeks the views of parents and children, in order to make an accurate evaluation of her strengths and areas for development. Parents are overwhelmingly positive and they comment on the excellent progress their child is making, through the exceptional care and support. The childminder has completed a childcare qualification and accesses local training to enhance her practice, for example, attending training on how boys learn in the outdoor environment. This has a positive impact on her practice. She is currently developing priorities for her own professional development. She has put systems in place to monitor children's learning and progress. She demonstrates an inspirational and positive attitude towards making her practice the best it can be.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY297131 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 861602 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Middlesbrough. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-year-old children. The childminder 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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