Childminder in Stockton-on-Tees

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 July 2015 8 December 2008

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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's teaching is good. She knows the children very well and tracks their progress carefully, identifying where they need additional help. As a result, children make good progress in all areas of learning, given their starting points and abilities.  The indoor and outdoor play areas are very well organised and resourced. The childminder ensures that children are able to make independent choices in their play.  The childminder is a good role model. As a result, children are well behaved and are learning to share and be kind and caring to their friends.  The childminder's knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements are thorough. She regularly updates her training, including first aid and safeguarding. As a result, children are kept safe and protected from harm.  Partnerships with parents and with other providers are very well established. The childminder shares information with partners to ensure continuity of children's learning.

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This provision is good

 The well-qualified childminder evaluates her provision thoroughly, which enables her to identify what she can do to bring about continuous improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's teaching is not always fully focused on helping children to think creatively to increase their problem-solving skills even further.  The childminder does not always make use of all opportunities to further support children's interest in nature.

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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

 raise children's already good level of achievement by providing them with even more opportunities to think and solve problems for themselves  find even more ways to support children's interest in nature and living things.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed children at play, both inside and outside.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took into account the views of parents expressed in the childminder's parent surveys.  The inspector looked at children's learning records and planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, the policies and procedures, and the childminder's self-evaluation.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder's effective teaching supports children's good progress. She completes regular, detailed assessments of their achievements. This helps her to identify children's next steps in learning and meet their individual needs well. Children enjoy outings to playgroups and parks and they discover more about their community and the wider world. After a visit to a butterfly park, the childminder helps to promote children's understanding of the world by providing them with caterpillars to care for. The children enjoy a story about a butterfly. However, the childminder does not always provide enough opportunities to extend this interest further. The childminder reinforces mathematical concepts, such as numbers, size and shape, through discussion during creative activities. She supports the development of children's communications skills and concentration, as she provides a commentary on what they are doing. The childminder encourages children to solve

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who attend. This is good

problems by asking challenging questions. However, she does not always allow enough time for children to think and explore materials to find the answers. This means they have fewer opportunities to come up with their own solutions.

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good

Children develop very good physical skills and enjoy fresh air as they play energetically with the garden equipment. They show their understanding of self-care skills and are supported to choose healthy snacks and wash their own hands before eating. Children have strong relationships with the childminder and are very well behaved. They benefit from clear routines and rules and are encouraged to be kind and caring to each other. Children build strong friendships with each other. The childminder ensures that the environment, indoors and outdoors, is very well organised. Children can make their own choices about their play and develop their independence skills. They are becoming active learners who are confident to try out new activities. This helps them to prepare for their move on to the next stage in their learning.

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provision is good

The childminder has a clear understanding of what she should do if she has any concerns about a child. She minimises risks by carrying out regular safety checks. This helps to protect children from harm. The childminder meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage very well. She reflects carefully on her provision, including the quality of her teaching. The childminder regularly takes into account the views of parents and children in her evaluation. As a result, she identifies what she needs to do to make improvements. The childminder regularly attends training and uses her learning to improve outcomes for children. The childminder communicates regularly with parents and provides them with ideas to continue their child's learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY248599 Local authority Stockton on Tees Inspection number 999032 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 17

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 December 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Stockton-on-Tees. She operates all year round, from 7.15am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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