Bradley, Gaynor Marie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 August 2015 16 February 2012

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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 is committed to continued improvement. She keeps up to date with current childcare practice to help her maintain good quality childcare. Children are well cared for and make good progress in their learning and development.  Children are very happy in this home-from-home environment. The childminder's calm, caring and kind nature ensures that children's emotional well-being is effectively nurtured through secure and trusting relationships.  The childminder sees the safeguarding of children as her utmost priority. She uses effective measures to ensure that the premises are safe and secure, and follows stringent procedures to ensure children are safe when on visits and outings. She has a thorough understanding safeguarding procedures and is alert to signs that indicate that children may be at risk of abuse.  The childminder makes good use of the local community to promote children's physical

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This provision is good

development and their understanding of the world.  The childminder develops positive relationships with schools and nurseries, and works with them to promote children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best possible use of opportunities to enhance children's mathematical development in various contexts.  The childminder is not successful in gathering precise information from parents on entry to the setting about what they know their children can do at home.

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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

 make better use of opportunities to extend children's mathematical development in a range of contexts  explore further ways to help parents share what they know their child can do on entry to the setting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises, toys and equipment.  The inspector observed activities in the home and carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of the childminder and household members.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided in written form.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder monitors where children are in their learning and identifies their next steps. She promotes these through a variety of activities that encompasses children's interests. Details are sought from parents about what their children like to do, to help them settle. However, the childminder does not ask parents to contribute to initial assessments of their children's learning and development. This means that she does not always have a fully comprehensive overview from which to plan learning when children first start. Children thoroughly enjoy playing in the well-resourced garden, and overall, their learning in this area is well considered. They enjoy a range of vigorous play activities which promote their physical skills. However, the childminder has not fully explored the ways in which she can extend children's mathematical development in a variety of contexts, including outdoors. Children's communication and language skills are

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who attend. This is good

promoted well. They listen carefully to the childminder as she explains the instructions for playing games, and demonstrate their understanding by successfully following the rules. The childminder also builds on their vocabulary by introducing new words and extending their sentences during all conversations.

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good

Children have positive relationships with the childminder. They are happy and comfortable in her care and demonstrate much affection towards her. The childminder helps children to be independent and confident in preparation for nursery and school. Children learn to manage their own toileting needs and initiate their own play. They attend group situations where they socialise with a wider range of children and adults. Children behave well as the childminder's behaviour expectations are clear. She teaches children to respect each other and play well together. Children demonstrate their understanding of this when they play games together, ensuring all children are included. The childminder raises children's awareness of how to keep themselves safe through daily routines and activities. For example, she reminds them about the possible consequences of running indoors and teaches them what they need to do in an emergency.

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provision is good

The childminder fully understands her responsibility to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Since her last inspection she has gained a childcare qualification and taken training provided by the local authority. This has strengthened her understanding of how children learn and develop, and she uses this knowledge to help her provide good quality care. The childminder is well organised and ensures that appropriate documentation is used to support her overall practice. She undertakes thorough self- evaluation. She regularly seeks feedback from parents, children and childminding colleagues, and uses this to highlight her strengths and areas for improvement. Partnerships with parents are positive and they speak highly of the childminding provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY432863 Local authority Stockton on Tees Inspection number 853347 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Ingleby Barwick. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a 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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