Childminder in Middlesbrough

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 October 2015 27 April 2010

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder has not yet provided parents with a written summary of their child's progress in learning and development between the age of two and three years.  The childminder has not yet fully extended opportunities to improve her teaching skills.

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It has the following strengths

 Teaching is effective. The childminder plans activities which promote children's development across all seven areas of learning. Children are well prepared and ready for school, when the time comes.  Good partnerships have been developed with parents, schools and other professionals. Information about children's care and learning needs is effectively shared and help promote consistency and continuity as children move between settings and home.  Behaviour is very good. Children are happy, follow rules and routines and show consideration and respect for others.  The childminder is reflective, evaluates her practice and values input from parents and children to help her make improvements.  The childminder is flexible when children start in the setting to reflect their differing needs and this helps them settle quickly, feel safe and secure.  The childminder has a very good understanding of the importance of providing children

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It has the following strengths

with a good balance of support and challenge. They develop independence, the confidence to try new things and know that the childminder is there to offer help and encouragement if they need her.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 provide parents with a written summary of the progress check for children aged between two and three years. 08/11/2015

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 access development opportunities to further improve good teaching and help children make the most rapid progress possible.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the setting used for childminding.  The inspector observed children in the kitchen and playroom and assessed the quality of teaching.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation including, children's records, policies and procedures, risk assessments, qualifications and suitability checks.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Policies and procedures promote health and safety and can be seen in practice. The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding procedures and understands how to report concerns about the welfare of children in her care. The childminder ensures that parents are well informed about their children's learning and development by discussing the progress they make with them, including the progress check for children aged between two and three years. However, although she does this, she has not provided parents with a written summary of the progress check as required. The childminder monitors the quality of her assistant's practice and ensures that he understands his responsibilities within the setting. The childminder is well qualified and committed to continuous professional development. However, self-evaluation does not yet focus on professional development to raise the

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

quality of teaching and ensure that children make the best progress possible.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Children are engaged and involved as they enjoy the activities and resources provided. The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of children's starting points and attainment. Assessments are accurate and are used to help children progress and meet their next steps in learning. However, because the childminder has not completed written summaries of the progress check, closing any gaps that have been identified in children's learning and development cannot be precisely met through partnership working. In spite of this, children are active learners and interact well with the childminder. She skilfully extends children's vocabulary to promote their speech and language development. Children enjoy sharing their thoughts and ideas with the childminder as she plays alongside them. They help solve problems and enjoy making decisions as they lead their learning and become confident communicators. The childminder works well with parents

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

and regularly talks to them about how to support learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder works well with parents to establish children's needs. However, the absence of the progress check means that children's learning and well-being are not yet fully supported. However, the childminder forms close bonds with the children in her care. She is warm and affectionate towards them and helps them develop confidence, self- assurance and a desire to learn. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and gathers information about children's starting points, individual interests and needs. This helps her provide an exciting and developmentally appropriate environment for learning and effectively meet their care routines. Children benefit from snacks and meals that are healthy, nutritious and meet their dietary needs. They enjoy lots of fresh air and exercise and learn about living healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

All children make steady, and in some cases good, progress from their starting points. They are motivated and enjoy learning. Children develop good independence and acquire skills for future learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 500949 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 855482 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 April 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder's husband is an occasional assistant. The setting opens from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder 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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