Childminder 312811

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 June 2016 28 March 2011

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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 strong. The well-qualified childminder uses her wide knowledge of how children learn to provide exciting and stimulating activities for children. She uses observations and follows their interests well. The childminder uses this information to plan next steps in children's learning.  Children are very well behaved and respond well to instructions. The childminder and her assistant are very good role models and support children to manage their own feelings and behaviour.  The childminder provides a wide range of resources that helps promote children's knowledge of their community and of other people. For example, children use resources to extend their play which reflect children and families from different cultures, including dolls, puppets and books.  Partnerships with parents and other professionals are strong. The childminder regularly shares information regarding children's care and developmental needs. This helps her

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This provision is good

to provide a continued approach to learning. Children make good progress.  Children's literacy skills are well supported. They give meaning to the marks they make as they draw, write or paint. Children are supported to recognise familiar print in the environment. They are well equipped with the key skills needed for future learning and their eventual move to school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Self-evaluation procedures are not yet precisely focused to identify further enhancements to the already good provision.

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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 way in which reflection is used, in order to identify areas for further enhancement to the quality of the provision.

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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 an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults in the household.  The inspector took into account the views of children and parents during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant are proactive in keeping up to date with changes in child protection guidance and legislation. There are robust policies and procedures in place and they demonstrate a clear understanding of identifying the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder supports children to develop an understanding of how to keep themselves safe. During outings and activities children are encouraged to identify potential hazards in the environment and think of different ways to minimise the risks. The childminder works closely with her assistant. They discuss ideas and plans to make improvements to the provision. The childminder and her assistant access regular training opportunities. This focused approach to training and development supports them to keep up to date with changes in childcare practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are well engaged in their play. There is a strong focus on supporting children's communication and language skills. The childminder and her assistant provide lots of opportunities to extend children's vocabulary. For example, they skilfully add new words throughout children's play and engage them in conversation. Children emerge themselves into an imaginary world. They use resources, including dolls and pushchairs, to act out real-life experiences. The childminder and her assistant offer support and new ideas to extend children's learning even further. They work alongside children and sensitively join in their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well settled and demonstrate good attachments to the childminder. They are provided with healthy choices during snack and meal times. Children help the childminder to wash and prepare fruit. The childminder talks to children about the reasons why good hygiene is important and helps them to stay healthy. This helps to promote children's good health and well-being. The childminder encourages children to put on their own shoes and tend to their own toileting needs. This helps to promote children's self-care skills. The childminder values and supports the decisions they make. She follows their lead during play and offers regular praise and encouragement. Children persevere with self- chosen challenges and show confidence when asking for help. This demonstrates children's good levels of self-esteem. Children's physical skills are well supported. The childminder takes children on regular outings to the local park and other such amenities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They are confident learners and skilfully communicate their wants and needs. Children are motivated to learn. They willingly try new activities and show an interest in the world around them. Children's independence skills are well supported. They make regular choices during play. Children form close relationships with others. They attend regular groups and trips with other childminders and groups of children. This helps to support children's social skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 312811 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 868115 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in Middlesbrough, Cleveland. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years level 3 qualification.

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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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