Childminder EY433714

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 March 2016 5 March 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 provides exciting and interesting opportunities that are planned to support children's development across all areas.  The childminder provides a homely environment. Children form close relationships with her and settle quickly. They receive lots of praise and encouragement, which helps support their well-being.  The childminder carries out regular assessments of children's development. These help her gather information about individual children's achievements and their next steps in learning.  Children behave well. They are given clear guidance about the childminder's expectations for behaviour. She teaches children to share, take turns, to be tolerant of others and to have good manners.  Children's good health and well-being are successfully promoted. They learn about good hygiene practices, enjoy healthy snacks and participate in a variety of physical

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This provision is good

activities, both outdoors and in the local community.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes the childminder misses opportunities during children's play to extend and build on their mathematical learning.  Although there is a programme for ongoing professional development, this is not yet aimed at raising the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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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

 make better use of everyday opportunities to extend children's understanding and enjoyment of early mathematics  plan an astute programme of professional development that is aimed at raising the overall quality of teaching and practice to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults within the home.  The inspector took account of parents' written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is alert to any signs and symptoms of concern and keeps up to date with all child protection procedures. This contributes to children's welfare and promotes their well-being. The childminder has good risk assessments in place, which she evaluates regularly to ensure children are safe in her home and on outings. The childminder is passionate about working with children. She shows this in her enthusiasm and the enjoyment she demonstrates when interacting and playing with the children. The childminder follows up topics or visits children have enjoyed at home. This has a very positive effect on children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified, has a good understanding of how to successfully support children's development and plans activities based on the next steps in their learning. She adapts activities children are engaged in to support their emerging interests and learning. This helps to motivate children and support them to make good progress. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. She repeats what children have said to her to support them to hear the correct pronunciation of words. She also introduces the use of signs and hand signals to enhance children's understanding and communication skills. The childminder joins in with children's chosen play. She skilfully supports their colour recognition and shape knowledge. Children enjoy opportunities to play with each other and are encouraged to share toys, developing their social skills. They enjoy a range of sensory play to support their learning and experience of different

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is calm, caring and consistently positive in her approach. Children enjoy close relationships with her and have formed strong attachments. For example, they sit on the childminder's knee and snuggle up close when they are tired and want a cuddle. This helps support their well-being and confidence. The childminder plans a variety of opportunities for children to learn about other cultures and communities. Weekly visits to play sessions and trips to different public places help develop children's knowledge and understanding about the world around them. A healthy lifestyle is encouraged. The childminder freshly prepares nutritious food throughout the day. Children's physical skills are supported in a variety of ways, such as playing on the ride-on toys in the childminder's garden and going for walks to the park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within the typical range of development for their age. They develop good communication skills and are encouraged to become independent learners. These important skills prepare them well for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY433714 Local authority Redcar & Cleveland Inspection number 853435 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 5 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Redcar. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at degree level.

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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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