Childminder in Redcar and Cleveland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 August 2015 2 February 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 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 has a good understanding of her role in safeguarding the children and knows who to contact if she has a concern about a child. Policies and procedures underpin her good safeguarding practice which helps to ensure children are kept safe from harm.  Partnerships with parents and other professionals are strong. This supports children's learning and development between home, nursery and the childminder's home.  The childminder understands the importance of regularly updating her knowledge by attending training which helps to enhance her provision for children.  The childminder knows children well and provides activities according to their interests, which helps to ensure a supportive approach to children's learning.  Children are very well supported in their communication skills. The childminder provides a very stimulating environment for children and joins in their play; encouraging verbal

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide enough opportunities for young children to freely practise their early writing skills.  Young children do not always have opportunities to develop their own ideas during art and craft activities.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to develop their early writing skills  provide even more opportunities for children to think about and use their own ideas during creative activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and learning in the rooms used and looked at the outdoor environment.  The inspector discussed an activity undertaken during the inspection, with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at suitable times, throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of paperwork, including policies, procedures, children's assessment files and planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and the qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views provided in letters.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment where she has developed very close and sensitive relationships with children ensuring that they feel comfortable. The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's learning through a wide variety of activities. However, on occasion children do not always have enough opportunities to spontaneously practise their early writing skills. During a painting activity the childminder focuses on the end result and children do not always have the opportunity to develop their own ideas during creative art activities. The childminder adapts learning to children's stage of development. She provides opportunities for children to engage in challenging situations, encouraging them to try out new skills. The childminder has built up very strong relationships with parents to support children's learning and development. This provides a good basis for children to learn and to develop the key skills needed for

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who attend. This is good

their next stage in learning, including school.

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good

The childminder places high importance on children feeling safe, secure and comfortable. She supports children to learn about good personal hygiene. For example, she supports children in washing their hands. Children are becoming increasingly independent and are learning to care for themselves with support. For example, younger children cooperate when having their nappies changed. The childminder develops positive relationships with children which helps to promote children's sense of belonging and builds their self-esteem. Children are growing in confidence and are sociable. They play together well and are respectful to others. This helps to prepare children for their next stage of learning, such as nursery and school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to implement the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Children play and learn in a stimulating environment. The environment is safe and secure as the childminder has conducted risk assessments for all areas of her home, and has effective measures in place to ensure the safety and well- being of children. The childminder has high expectations of herself and the children. She is skilled in building on children's interests and extending their learning opportunities, ensuring children's good progress in all areas of learning. Children's development is recorded on a regular basis demonstrating the good progress they are making. The childminder has a strong commitment to her professional development and to the continual improvement of her provision for children. She has gained a formal qualification and attends regular training which enhances her provision for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY275307 Local authority Redcar & Cleveland Inspection number 860900 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 2 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Redcar. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, 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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