Childminder in Middlesbrough

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 September 2015 26 September 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder is extremely supportive to children, especially during times of change. Settling-in procedures are flexible to meet their specific needs. Children's emotional well-being is highly prioritised. This helps children to settle quickly and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure.  Children demonstrate excellent imaginative skills. They carry out role-play activities and act out real-life experiences during their play.  The childminder promotes mathematical language remarkably well. Children are encouraged to recognise numbers in their environment and play games involving putting numbers in order.  The childminder organises her environment exceptionally well. She uses a creative approach to play and supports children's exploratory skills exceedingly well. Children are able to access a wide range of stimulating resources and materials that they need to continue their play.  Children have regular access to the outdoor environment and are encouraged to take

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This provision is outstanding

calculated risks and explore the world around them. Children have a wealth of opportunities to develop their physical skills.  Children consistently display positive behaviours. The childminder is an excellent role model and supports children very well to share and take turns during their play.  The childminder uses tracking systems to accurately identify children's developmental needs and analyses specific groups of children. This enables her to swiftly access any support that may be needed.

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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

 continue to focus on opportunities for professional development, in order to enhance and maintain the already excellent level of practice.

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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 in the household.  The inspector took into account the view of parents during the inspection and spoke to children at appropriate times.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and implements these exceptionally well. There are robust policies in place. These policies are shared with parents and are regularly updated to reflect current guidance and legislation. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Children's safety is at the heart of her practice and she thoroughly understands her role and responsibilities to protect children from harm. The childminder attends training to update her skills and knowledge. This impacts very well on the quality of her practice. She works closely with other childminders and uses the knowledge gained to review and reflect on her own practice. The childminder recognises that, in order to maintain her already excellent practice, she needs to continue pursuing further professional development opportunities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Teaching is outstanding. Children are deeply engaged in their learning and demonstrate high levels of motivation. The childminder sensitively joins in with children's play, asking well-timed questions to extend their learning further. Children are given a sense of belonging as they see their work displayed within the environment. The experienced childminder regularly involves parents in their children's learning. Through strong communication, she highlights the progress their children make and successfully encourages them to contribute to assessments. This enables her to develop a wider understanding of the children's needs and allows her to plan challenging and highly stimulating activities. This helps children to be exceptionally well prepared for their next stage in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder offers a warm and sensitive approach and is skilled in helping children to form secure emotional attachments. The childminder displays the highest possible aspirations for children. She offers praise and encouragement and talks through their successes. Children show perseverance when faced with challenges throughout their play. This demonstrates their high levels of self-confidence. The childminder has extremely high standards of care. Care routines are sensitively followed so that they do not disrupt children's play. Children develop exceptional self-care skills. The childminder consistently encourages children to do things for themselves. She promotes healthy lifestyles extremely well. Children enjoy nutritious meals and snacks. The childminder takes every opportunity to extend children's understanding about the importance of healthy eating.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children start in the childminder's provision with skills and experiences that are appropriate for their age. During their time with the childminder, children make outstanding progress. All children are working exceptionally well towards the early learning goals and are well prepared for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY427091 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 852742 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Middlesbrough. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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