Childminder in Middlesbrough

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 December 2015 Not applicable

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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 uses a range of highly effective strategies to support children who speak English as an additional language. This includes helping them to use their home language as part of their play and learning activities, supporting their communication skills very well.  Good systems are in place to observe and assess children's learning. This information is used well by the childminder to plan for children's next steps in development which helps them to make good progress.  Children are happy and enjoy the time they spend with the childminder and her own children. They are motivated to try new activities available and show confidence in exploring their environment.  The childminder is well qualified and has a good knowledge of how young children learn and develop. She plans appropriately challenging activities to support them to make good progress.  The childminder demonstrates good knowledge and understanding of the importance of

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This provision is good

partnership working, in order to support children's individual needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children, sometimes, cannot independently access some toys and resources, in order to initiate and direct their own play.  There are times when the childminder does not always help children to use known and new mathematical language to consolidate and extend their learning during play-based 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

 extend opportunities for children to develop their choice and independence skills  improve opportunities to use familiar and new mathematical terminology with children during activities and help them apply their learning and use mathematical language confidently in different situations.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all parts of the home used for childminding.  The inspector observed play and learning activities and spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed regulatory documentation including evidence of suitability checks, children's details, learning journals and a sample of policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and how this is organised to drive improvements that benefit the children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder reviews all aspects of her provision. This helps her to identify areas for further development in consultation with parents. The childminder is committed to improving the service she provides. She accesses a wide range of professional development opportunities to ensure her knowledge is kept up to date. Children's assessments are monitored well. Information gathered is documented and used effectively to help the childminder identify where children may require intervention to support their individual needs. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of signs and symptoms that may indicate possible abuse of children. She knows how to proceed if an allegation is made against her.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses an effective range of strategies to support children's communication and language skills. For example, she introduces new words as children play with artificial snow and ice cubes. They begin to use words, such as sticky, to describe their experiences. This helps to expand their growing vocabulary, supporting their speaking skills well. Children enjoy listening to stories and sharing books with the childminder. They point to pictures they recognise and confidently turn the pages of the book. This helps to develop a love of reading and supports their literacy skills very well. Regular exchanges of information about children's achievements ensure parents are kept updated with the progress their child is making. Written comments from parents show how satisfied they are with the service provided and how well they feel the childminder supports their children to make progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Good quality information is shared between the childminder and parents regarding children's welfare on entry. This ensures information, such as children's routines, are maintained and their individual emotional and physical needs are met. The childminder supervises children well at all times. She supports them to develop an understanding of areas they can and cannot go to within her home. For example, the childminder places a safety gate at the entrance to the kitchen while she prepares their meals. This helps children to learn the expectations and boundaries set within her home. Children access the garden area regularly where they are supervised well and they enjoy regular outings in the local area. The childminder describes how visits to areas, such as the local park, are used to help support children's physical health and well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn successfully, make good progress and the quality of teaching is good. They thoroughly enjoy using their fingers and hands to make marks in the artificial snow. This helps to develop the small-physical skills required for early writing, supporting them well in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444847 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 1007112 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Middlesborough. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language. She holds a relevant 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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