Childminder 305789

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 February 2016 30 November 2012

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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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder is skilled at engaging children in exciting activities that incorporate their interests. This contributes to the levels of curiosity and enthusiasm to learn that children demonstrate.  The childminder makes accurate observations of children and uses these to check the progress they make. This helps her to identify areas where children may need extra support or challenge in their learning.  The childminder is enthusiastic and strives to continuously improve her practice. She seeks feedback from parents and children, and uses this alongside her own evaluations, to identify priorities to build upon her already good standards of care and learning.  The childminder effectively supports children's emotional well-being. She forms trusting relationships with the children, is extremely attentive, and offers them an abundance of praise. They develop a sense of pride and feel valued.

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This provision is good

 Parents are very happy with the care and education the childminder provides. They feel involved and included in their children's learning and they comment on how well their children are prepared for school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder has identified that she would like to build upon her current skills and knowledge, she has not yet secured suitable opportunities for professional development.  Sometimes the childminder does not gather information from parents about their child's learning and development quickly enough when they first begin to 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

 secure opportunities to update knowledge and implement a programme of professional development, to enhance the already good standard of care and education  gather more information from parents about children's current levels of development when they first begin to attend, in order to plan for children's learning more quickly and efficiently from the outset.

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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 at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as required policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of people living on the premises.  The inspector looked at written feedback from parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder works closely with other settings that children attend. She seeks information about what children have learned at school or nursery and plans activities to build upon and reinforce this learning. This helps to provide a consistent approach and promote children's progress even further. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of the procedures to follow if she has a concern about the welfare of a child. She undertakes regular checks on her home to ensure it remains safe and suitable for children. The childminder sets a good example and has high expectations of children in her care. This contributes to the culture of mutual respect that the childminder promotes in her setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how children learn and develop through play. She gathers purposeful information about children's learning from her own observations, and from parents and others involved in children's learning after they have settled. She then uses her assessments well to plan for the next steps in their learning. She offers an effective balance of planned activities, as well as opportunities for children to explore and investigate independently. The childminder supports children's developing language skills particularly well. For example, she repeats keywords and phrases back to children and models new words during play. She enthusiastically and effectively supports children to be creative through stories and games. For example, they enjoy walking over a nearby rickety bridge to escape the trolls underneath. This helps to support their creative development and motivation to learn.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The environment is warm and welcoming, and children demonstrate that they feel safe and comfortable. They move around with confidence, selecting toys and resources that appeal to them. The childminder works closely with parents from the outset to determine children's individual care needs. Children clearly enjoy the time they spend with the childminder and benefit from warm and supportive interactions. The childminder supports children's physical development and well-being effectively. They are offered a nutritious and balanced diet and get plenty of fresh air and exercise. The childminder has a good understanding of how to manage children's behaviour. She has a calm and consistent approach and children know what is expected of them. This contributes to their developing sense of respect and they behave very well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident learners. They make good progress in all areas of learning in line with expectations for their age and stage of development. They learn key skills, such as early mathematics and literacy skills, which helps to prepare them for more formal learning when they progress on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 305789 Local authority Stockton on Tees Inspection number 1036979 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 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 30 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in Stockton. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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