Childminder in Redcar and Cleveland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 August 2015 3 August 2011

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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

 Children are safeguarded well. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities to keep children safe. She attends child protection training and effectively minimises risks to children in her home and on outings.  The childminder provides good quality care and learning for the children. She knows the children well and completes regular observations of them at play which she uses to plan for their development.  The childminder develops children's understanding regarding healthy lifestyles, through regular discussions about food that is good for them. Children are provided with healthy snacks and drinks. This maintains children's health while promoting their understanding of how they can stay healthy.  Children are happy and settled. They build a strong attachment to the childminder. They are well cared for and their emotional well-being is promoted.  The childminder has built strong relationships and has good communication with

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This provision is good

parents which enable her to gather the information she needs to meet children's individual needs well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the best use of spontaneous opportunities to challenge children's thinking and 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

 make better use of opportunities to challenge children's thinking and extend their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the playroom and outdoors.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked through children's assessment records and reviewed a selection of records, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of the childminder and adult members of the household, and evidence of the childminder's qualification and training.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder is well qualified and uses her knowledge to provide a wide range of activities that covers the seven areas of learning. Children are provided with a well- resourced environment. Children are supported to make good progress in their development through a balance of adult-led activities and opportunities for them to play and lead their own learning. However, from time to time the childminder does not recognise or use opportunities to challenge children's thinking or extend the learning that is going on, for example, by asking questions that encourage them to think. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the relevant guidance and uses this to plan the next steps in children's learning. The quality of teaching is good. The childminder follows the interests of the children very well, responding to their emerging interests and encouraging them to make new discoveries. Children are motivated to learn. Children

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who attend. This is good

relish finding various insects in the outdoor area. The childminder has well-embedded strategies to involve parents in their children's learning to enable this to continue at home.

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good

The childminder has very warm and caring attachments to the children in her care and relationships are strong. Children display high levels of confidence and are encouraged to take reasonable risks during play. The childminder encourages independence at all times. This helps children to be prepared for their next stage in learning. The childminder offers regular praise and encouragement and leads by example. She is a very good role model. As a result, children display very good behaviour. The childminder reminds children to follow hygiene practices. The garden is freely accessible and children enjoy planting and learning to care about living things. There are ample opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. They also attend regular outings and visit local amenities. The childminder demonstrates a very good knowledge of safeguarding practices and what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare. Children learn how to stay safe as they

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good

actively get involved in assessing risks in their environment.

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provision is good

The childminder regularly reviews children's learning and demonstrates a good understanding of children's skills and abilities. This enables her to quickly identify any gaps in learning. The childminder takes positive steps to evaluate her effectiveness and to make improvements. She reflects on her practice and training, and learns from previous experiences to improve her teaching and outcomes for children. She seeks the views of parents to establish what aspects of the provision could be better. Parents are very complimentary about the care she provides and the good progress children make.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY418663 Local authority Redcar & Cleveland Inspection number 851946 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 August 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Middlesbrough. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds 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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