Childminder in Redcar and Cleveland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 September 2015 25 March 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder promotes learning well. Activities for the children are wide ranging, inviting and cover all areas of learning well. Children make particularly good progress with their communication and mathematical development.  The childminder promotes children's independence well. Children confidently choose their own activities and are motivated to learn.  The childminder offers a very inclusive service. Children are supported well with developing an understanding of similarities, differences and the wider world.  The childminder effectively meets the safeguarding requirements to keep children safe. Her provision is secure. All safety checks are carried out rigorously and hazards are made safe. She has good knowledge of child protection and the procedure to follow should she have concerns about the welfare of a child.  The childminder guides children well with regard to her expectations and house rules.

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This provision is good

She promotes positive behaviour at all times and children apply their learning well.  Children's literacy and thinking skills are developed well. The childminder shares books with the children and involves them in stories by encouraging them to think about what may happen next.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always ensure that all children are given enough time to respond to questions and develop their thinking skills.  The childminder does not always gather sufficient information from parents about their children's learning 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

 provide children with more time to process information and fully consider their responses to questions  gather more information from parents regarding their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults who live in the household.  The inspector took into account the views of parents during the inspection and spoke to the childminder and children at convenient times.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The qualified childminder fully understands and implements statutory requirements. Safeguarding arrangements are effective. The childminder reflects well on the quality of her provision and regularly seeks the views of children and parents. This enables her to make effective improvements and support the ongoing needs of children and their families. The childminder works closely with her assistant. She offers regular support and supervision to ensure they keep up to date with training that strengthens their knowledge and enhances their practice. The childminder has a good understanding of the importance of working in partnership with other settings, teachers and specialised professionals, when this is needed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is consistently strong. There is a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated play. The childminder regularly keeps parents updated about their child's learning and progress. She accurately observes children's learning and assesses their progress. This enables her to plan appropriate activities which challenge children and motivate them in their learning. However, she does not always gather information from parents about children's learning at home to enable her to consolidate and extend their learning by including their wider experiences. Children use their imaginations well as they enjoy role-play experiences. They play well together and develop good cooperative skills as they take turns and share resources. The childminder offers support and encouragement as children play. However, she does not always give children enough time to respond to questions and develop their thinking skills, as she answers questions for

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers a flexible settling-in procedure for children and their families. She works closely with parents to enable her to meet children's individual needs. This helps children to feel secure and, as a result, they settle quickly. Children develop very strong relationships with the childminder, who is nurturing and sensitive to the needs of children of all ages and stages of development. Children quickly develop confidence as the childminder offers regular support and encouragement. This supports children's emotional well-being and helps prepare them for their next stage in learning. Children have regular access to outdoor play and plenty of physical exercise. This contributes to their good health and their understanding of how to manage risks. The childminder also makes full use of the local amenities and takes children on regular outings to develop their understanding of the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder consistently checks the children's learning and development to ensure they all make good progress. This allows her to quickly identify any gaps in children's learning. The childminder forms accurate assessments on children's development to plan appropriate next steps in their learning so they acquire the skills they need for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY338416 Local authority Redcar & Cleveland Inspection number 873335 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Cleveland. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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