Childminder in Redcar and Cleveland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 January 2016 22 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 well-qualified childminder has a thorough understanding of how children learn. She skilfully observes children as they play and provides time to enable them to become deeply involved in their learning. She plans appropriately challenging activities to support children's development even further.  This highly dedicated childminder is committed to providing good quality childcare for the families she works with. She is enthusiastic, hardworking and has implemented many positive changes to her setting since her last inspection.  Partnerships with parents are excellent. Parents are very complimentary about the childminder and rate the quality of her service highly. They are regularly involved in their children's learning and provide feedback to assist in reviewing the quality of the provision.  The childminder takes children on regular outings. Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise, either in the childminder's garden or walks in the area. These

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This provision is good

help to support children's physical well-being and teach them about the local environment.  Children make good progress from their starting points, particularly in developing their communication and language skills. They sit snuggled on the childminder's knee to listen to their favourite stories. The childminder pauses at intervals to encourage children to talk about what happens next.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always share precise information about children's achievements and next steps with other providers and schools which children attend.

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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

 strengthen the partnerships with other providers and schools where children attend, so that more precise information is shared about children's achievements and next steps in learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities 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 policies and suitability of adults living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children at convenient times during the inspection and took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is fully aware of her responsibilities to protect children from harm. She regularly attends relevant safeguarding and paediatric first-aid training to update her knowledge. Rigorous self-evaluation processes are in place. The childminder reflects on the impact of her practice in supporting children to make good progress, and seeks parents' views for areas to improve. The childminder maintains an appropriate range of policies and procedures to underpin her practices, which she shares with parents. The childminder regularly tracks the progress children make. This helps her to swiftly identify any gaps in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is strong. Children have the confidence and freedom to lead their learning. The childminder sensitively joins in as children play and helps them develop roles as they act out real-life experiences. This helps to promote children's imagination and creative skills. Children use their exploratory skills as they add ingredients together. They happily play with fake snow, using their senses to explore the texture. Young children are supported with their physical development as they scoop the snow in their hands. The childminder supports older children to develop their understanding of shape and size. They use all of their senses to make new discoveries in their learning. She talks to the children about the texture of the fake snow and encourages them to describe the marks they make. This supports children's literacy skills. The childminder takes regular opportunities to model mathematics during play and daily routines. Children count and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

compare objects during their independent play. The childminder also supports children to recognise colours in their environment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children share strong attachments with this warm and caring childminder. The childminder knows children very well. She is sensitive to children's needs, values their opinions and recognises their achievements. Children are highly motivated and their behaviour is exceptional. The childminder is attentive, offers praise and explanations, and provides a good role model for children. She has a clear behaviour policy in place. Children are effectively supported in developing their understanding of sharing and taking turns. They understand and follow the childminder's clear expectations, boundaries and rules. They form excellent friendships and are considerate and respectful of one another. The childminder provides children with nutritious meals, snacks and drinks, and makes full use of opportunities to develop children's understanding of healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn how to become independent and attend to their personal needs. Young children learn how to use the toilet and wash their hands, and they enjoy doing things for themselves. The childminder helps children build the skills and positive attitudes that they need for the next stage in their learning, and in readiness to go to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY275275 Local authority Redcar & Cleveland Inspection number 860899 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Cleveland. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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Telephone number

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