Childminder EY475273

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 April 2016 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 is keen to promote her professional development to help her improve her provision. She completes ongoing training and is currently studying for a childcare qualification.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder encourages children to explore and joins in sensitively with their play without taking over. She places high priority on developing children's communication and language skills, introducing them to new words as they chat and play together.  The childminder manages children's behaviour well. She uses clear and consistent boundaries and praises children to help raise their self-esteem and confidence. Children behave well and are friendly, polite and learn how to share and take turns.  The childminder maintains positive working relationships with parents. She shares information regularly to enable her to ensure consistency in care for each child. Parents speak highly of the care their children receive.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently make the most of her good partnerships with parents to gather detailed information about children's learning and achievements at home to help plan for their progress.  The childminder's self-evaluation is not consistently effective in helping her to identify specific areas for development to raise the quality of her provision to an outstanding 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

 explore additional ways to help all parents to share information about what their children do at home  enhance the system for evaluating practice and more precisely identify ways to promote continual improvements.

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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 a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of the childminder, her assistant and household members.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  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

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection and clearly understands the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about a child. She ensures her assistant is fully aware of the safeguarding policies and complies with these at all times. The environment is safe and secure and children are well supervised. Thorough risk assessments are completed for the premises and outings and effective steps are taken to maintain children's safety at all times. The childminder is organised and the documentation supporting her practice is well maintained. Effective recruitment procedures ensure the suitability of people working in the childminding setting. The childminder provides good ongoing support for her assistant. She encourages her to attend training and monitors her work. Together, they provide consistent, high-quality care for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses information from her observations and what she knows about children when planning activities. This helps her to provide stimulating experiences that capture children's interest and help them make good progress. Parents say their children have come on in leaps and bounds since being with the childminder. Careful monitoring of children's development helps her to identify if there are any gaps in learning. If this occurs, she plans additional activities to help close these and ensure children are on track to be ready for school. The childminder skilfully adapts activities so that children can play in a group and all learn new skills. An example of this is when she provides different resources and levels of support during a baking activity. This ensures children remain engaged and have lots of fun.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind and caring and children demonstrate they feel secure in her care. They approach her confidently and make themselves at home when with her. The childminder knows children well and responds appropriately to their needs. For example, she recognises when they are becoming tired and prepares them for sleep. Children's health is promoted well. Children enjoy daily exercise and outdoor play. They go for walks in the local community as well as playing in parks. Good hygiene procedures and routines are followed to prevent the risk of cross infection. Children quickly learn about the importance of handwashing and even the youngest know to do this before eating lunch.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active learners and confidently move around the environment, making independent choices in their play. They learn to be kind and considerate and respect each other's differences and views. They develop good levels of independence and follow simple instructions. Children enjoy taking on appropriate responsibilities, such as helping to tidy up to create a safe play area. Children make good progress in their development. They acquire the confidence, skills and knowledge to prepare them for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475273 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 960784 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12

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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 Middlesbrough. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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