Childminder in Redcar and Cleveland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 February 2016 4 October 2012

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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 taken steps to keep her knowledge and skills current. She does not yet fully understand how some of the legal requirements affect her practice.  The childminder does not always support children's understanding of healthy practices, in particular to reduce the spread of germs.  The childminder reflects on her practice, but does not effectively evaluate the quality of her provision to identify and address areas of weakness.  Occasionally, the childminder does not make the best use of opportunities for children to develop their early mathematical skills.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder makes accurate observations and assessments of children's learning. This helps her to check on their progress and identify any areas where children may need more support.  The childminder gives children lots of opportunities to initiate activities for themselves and lead their own play. Children are motivated and enjoy their learning. Overall, this helps to prepare them for more formal learning in readiness for their move on to school.  The childminder effectively supports children's emotional well-being. She has a calm and reassuring approach, which puts children at ease and they settle into her care quickly.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Due Date

 implement a programme of continuous professional development and ensure there is a complete and up-to-date understanding of all legal requirements. 31/05/2016

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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

 provide children with clear messages about the importance of good hygiene routines  improve the system for self-evaluation to include the views of parents and children, and identify priorities for development that drive improvement  enhance and extend opportunities to promote children's early mathematical skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and required written policies.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has not kept her knowledge up to date. This contributes to her lack of understanding of some procedures and legislation. This has an impact on the levels of care she provides and the well-being of children. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows what to do if she has any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder has begun to share information with parents about their children's learning and development. However, she does not seek their views, nor those of the children, when reflecting on her practice. Self-evaluation is not fully effective in identifying areas for improvement across her provision, or in driving forward improvements to the care and learning she provides. The childminder works alongside other professionals, such as health visitors, to share information about children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder generally, understands the learning and development requirements. She works with parents to identify children's abilities when they first begin to attend. This helps her to quickly plan activities that build on what children already know and can do. The childminder plans activities that children enjoy, and that promote some areas of their learning. For example, she teaches children new vocabulary as she works alongside them, baking cakes. This helps to support children's communication and language development. However, the childminder overlooks chances to extend children's learning about numbers and counting. The childminder listens and talks to children during play and follows their interests. They choose from a range of toys and equipment which supports their learning across all areas of development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder knows children well and makes lots of references to their home lives and families. They feel safe and secure in her care, which contributes to the levels of confidence they demonstrate. The childminder has a consistent approach and clear expectations of children, and they behave well. The childminder encourages children to help with some tasks which encourage their independence and helps to prepare them for school. She provides healthy meals and snacks, and children receive lots of fresh air and exercise as they play outdoors. However, the childminder does not consistently teach children how to keep themselves safe and healthy. She does not always encourage them to wash their hands at appropriate times, such as before a baking activity. The childminder takes children on regular outings and gives them opportunities to take part in larger group activities. This helps children to learn about their community and the wider

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

world, contributing to their developing social skills.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children make typical progress and are working within the range of development expected for their age. Children develop key skills in language and literacy which help to prepare them for later learning in school. However, key skills in mathematics are promoted less effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444428 Local authority Redcar & Cleveland Inspection number 1037170 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Middlesbrough. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. 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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Telephone number

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