Childminder EY342376

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 April 2016 11 March 2010

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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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 Children's welfare is central to the childminder's practice. Children are extremely well settled, happy and confident. The childminder plans meticulously to ensure their individual needs are met and their emotional well-being is supported to the highest levels.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder has good knowledge of the learning and development requirements. This helps her to plan an effective programme of activities that supports children to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder checks children's achievements against the typical range of development for their age. This helps her to identify any areas where they may need more support and to plan effectively to help them catch up quickly.  The childminder evaluates her practice regularly and gathers feedback from parents. She uses the information gathered to improve on her already good practice. This contributes to her capacity to continuously improve outcomes for children.

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This provision is good

 The childminder has established effective partnerships with schools and other local settings that children attend. There are effective arrangements in place for sharing information. This helps to consistently promote children's progress and to support continuity of care, particularly at times of change.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully make the most effective use of her good observations and assessments of children's current abilities to plan sharply focused activities based on what they need to learn next.  Occasionally, the childminder does not support children's emerging literacy skills to the highest level in order to support them to make the best possible progress.

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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

 sharpen the use of information gained from observations and assessments to effectively plan experiences and opportunities that support children to make even better progress in their learning  develop even more effective ways to support and promote children's developing early literacy 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. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the safeguarding policy 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 uses a range of methods to find new and exciting ways to teach children. She also works closely with other childminders to share ideas and information. This helps her to keep her knowledge and skills up to date and to build on her good teaching skills. She provides a good range of activities and is careful to ensure she promotes children's progress in all areas of learning. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows what action she must take if she is concerned about the welfare of a child. Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder uses creative ways to share information with parents and they are very involved in their children's learning. This helps to provide a consistent approach. Parents are very happy with the care and learning provided and they describe the childminder as, 'Nothing short of wonderful'.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children's learning which help her to, generally, support the progress they make. She encourages children to lead their own play and also plans activities that are tailored to their individual interests. This helps to encourage them to engage effectively in their learning. For example, children enjoy designing signs for a home-made shop which helps to promote their creativity and develop their imaginations. The childminder effectively supports children developing skills in mathematics. For example, children learn about numbers and counting as they play at being a shopkeeper. The childminder supports children's developing communication skills effectively. She talks to the children during their play and asks questions that encourage them to think and solve problems.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The environment is extremely child centred and helps children to develop a strong sense of belonging. They demonstrate very high levels of independence, confidence and security. The childminder has a calm and nurturing approach which helps young babies and new children to settle very quickly into her care. She actively teaches children about the similarities and differences between them. She works closely with them to help them understand the needs and feelings of others. For example, the children help to build a visual display about the values that are important to them and engage in games that encourage them to explore their emotions. This contributes to the excellent friendships they form and their exemplary behaviour. The childminder promotes excellent opportunities for children to take responsibility for their own safety and well-being. From a very young age children begin to understand the healthy choices they make.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and are all working within the range of development typical for their age. They enjoy their learning as they independently play with resources that interest them. Children learn key skills for future learning. They concentrate and listen attentively, are enthusiastic in their learning and work together well, offering each other support as they play. This helps to prepare them for more formal learning when they move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY342376 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 862950 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 March 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Middlesbrough. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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