Childminder in Middlesbrough

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2015 18 June 2010

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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's teaching is good. Children's language and communication skills are promoted very well.  The childminder forms exceptionally strong relationships with the children. Their self- esteem and sense of belonging are promoted to the highest level. Children's individual needs are consistently and extremely well met.  The childminder provides children with a stimulating learning environment both indoors and outdoors. Children benefit from a very wide range of high-quality resources that effectively promote all seven areas of learning. They are interested, motivated and develop positive attitudes towards learning in readiness for school.  The childminder regularly updates her knowledge of procedures to safeguard children's welfare. As a result, she protects children from harm.  The childminder shows a keen commitment to improving her practice. She attends training to further her good knowledge and understanding, and seeks out support and

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This provision is good

information from a range of sources.  The childminder makes excellent use of routines to reinforce children's learning about hygiene and healthy eating.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder occasionally does not fully challenge children's thinking during their play to make the most of every learning opportunity.  The childminder does not always gather extremely detailed information about what children can already do and have learnt to best inform her planning from the start.

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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

 extend children's thinking during activities to challenge them even further so that they make the very best possible progress  strengthen the depth of information sought from parents and other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage to identify very quickly what children have already learned and can do.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed play activities on the childminding premises.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and of all other adults who live on the premises, as well as evidence of the childminder's qualifications.  A joint observation was carried out by the inspector and the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documents, including policies and procedures.  The inspector took into account the views of parents expressed in writing.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder plans a balance of adult-led play and opportunities for children to choose from the wide range of highly attractive and accessible resources. She closely monitors children's progress across the seven areas of learning to identify any gaps in learning. The childminder regularly provides very helpful summaries for parents and involves them in assessment processes. She supports the development of children's communication and language skills well, for example, by commenting on their play and her good use of questioning. As a result, she motivates them to further their learning. However, the childminder occasionally misses some opportunities to make the very best use of activities to extend children's thinking, problem solving and learning even further. As a result, teaching is good rather than excellent.

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outstanding

The childminder provides a highly welcoming, well-organised and reassuring environment. She effectively promotes children's independence skills. Children enjoy fresh air and exercise. As a result, children are successfully finding out about how to have a healthy lifestyle. The childminder's positive attitude and excellent practice ensures children are happy and behave consistently well. The childminder regularly takes children to play sessions so that they can socialise with larger groups of children. Children develop confidence extremely quickly and are very well prepared for their move to nursery or school. The childminder supports children's excellent understanding of the wider community and how to keep themselves safe. The childminder involves children in helping to keep the home safe and secure.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements and how to keep children safe. This knowledge is supported by detailed policies and procedures, which parents are asked to read. Parents highly praise the level of care and learning their children enjoy. The childminder has built very effective partnerships with other settings, such as nurseries and schools, to help support children's move to the next stage of their learning. The childminder gathers very good quality information about children's likes, dislikes and routines when they join the setting, in order to make initial plans for their care. However, information gathered about the starting points for children's learning is not always as detailed. This does not give the childminder the best opportunity to plan successfully for their learning from the beginning. The well-qualified childminder evaluates her strengths and areas to improve and takes into account the views of children

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provision is good

and parents. As a result, the childminder clearly identifies and accesses research and training to support further improvements to the good quality of her teaching.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY274092 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 860869 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 June 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Middlesborough. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years 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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