Childminder EY482169

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 May 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

 Children are happy and well settled in the childminder's home. Children are confident learners. The childminder and her assistant listen attentively to what children have to say, establishing positive relationships and valuing children's thoughts and ideas.  The childminder actively encourages parents to contribute to their child's assessment. She uses this information well to support her own observations, in order to plan for children's next steps in learning. This helps to promote continuity in children's care and learning. Children make good progress.  The childminder regularly observes children's learning during play. She makes very good use of linking her planning to children's interests and builds a wide range of exciting activities around these. This helps her to make sure that any gaps that may arise in children's learning and development are identified and quickly closed.  The childminder has established good partnerships with other settings and values the

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This provision is good

importance of sharing learning and development information. This means that children benefit from a shared approach to their learning.  Children form warm and trusting relationships with the childminder. She is calm, nurturing and a gentle role model who helps children to develop positive attitudes and respect for others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder and her assistant offer solutions and guidance to children instead of using ways to help them to think how to solve their own simple problems.  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

 enhance ways of challenging children even further to help them think and solve problems for themselves  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 the self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults living within the home.  The inspector took account of parents' written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is clear about what to do and who to contact should she have any concern about a child's welfare. The childminder accesses some training, such as first aid and safeguarding. She leads and manages her provision very well. She reflects on her practice and is proactive in looking for areas to further develop her provision. The childminder effectively supports and monitors her assistant's practice to ensure that children's learning, care and safety needs are consistently met. They regularly discuss and evaluate each other's performance and this has a positive impact on outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly seeks parents' views in order to check that their children's learning needs are met. Children's views are sought about activities to further help to plan for their interests. Parents are very complimentary about the care and education their children receive. Children are confident learners. The childminder listens attentively to what they have to say, valuing their thoughts and ideas. For example, children explore vegetables with interest, looking for bugs. Children smile as the childminder begins to sing. The childminder and her assistant plan fun activities to effectively teach children about how to investigate their immediate environment. Children look for bugs and then hide the bugs for others to find. This helps children to learn to investigate and supports working together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's personal and social skills well. Children show good levels of confidence ready for the next stage of learning, including starting nursery or school. Children behave well and have good social skills. The childminder reinforces consistent boundaries and supports children's understanding of simple rules. Children are developing an awareness of healthy lifestyles. The childminder helps children to understand how to keep themselves safe. Children are given responsibility for managing and making choices for themselves. They develop independence skills and the childminder encourages children to put on their own coats and shoes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain a sense of belonging as their artwork is displayed for everyone to see and appreciate. Young children learn to solve puzzles from an early age. For example, with the childminder's positive support they position pieces in the correct place. Children are making good progress and are well prepared for their future learning and starting school. Children develop their early literacy skills and they enjoy looking at books and joining in with actions from the story. Children demonstrate increasing confidence and independence in making choices, caring for themselves and helping others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482169 Local authority Redcar & Cleveland Inspection number 993507 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Marske By The Sea. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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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