Childminder in Stockton-on-Tees

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 June 2016 9 January 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 regularly reflects on her practice and takes account of the views of children and parents when identifying areas for further improvement. Since her last inspection, she has effectively addressed the actions that were raised.  The quality of teaching is good. The qualified childminder has a good knowledge of child development and how children learn and uses this well to teach children of different ages and abilities. This helps all children to make good progress in their learning and development.  Children are happy and relaxed in the childminder's care. They have secure bonds with her. This supports their well-being effectively and they are very confident in new situations.  The childminder provides a child-centred environment in which all children thrive. Indoors she ensures resources are where children can easily reach them. They can select these according to their interests and this helps to develop their independence.

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This provision is good

 Children are well prepared for school. The childminder places a priority on helping children to gain skills, such as self-care skills and social skills. Children take off their own shoes and put them away and hang up their own coats. This helps them to be confident when going into the school environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not effectively promote children's thinking and reasoning skills.  The childminder does not always provide a wide range of opportunities for children who prefer to play outdoors.

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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

 use questioning skills more effectively to help children to develop their thinking and reasoning abilities  enhance opportunities for children who prefer to play outside, enabling them to follow their interests.

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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 looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of suitability.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents left for the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the possible indicators of abuse and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare. The premises are secure and safety is given high priority. This helps to protect children from harm. The childminder attends regular training. These courses, such as food allergies, help to increase her understanding of how to implement effective strategies. The childminder maintains good working relationships with parents. She keeps them regularly updated on children's progress and this helps them to continue their children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a range of interesting activities for children. She assesses children's progress to ensure that gaps in their learning are identified and addressed. The childminder is fully aware of where children are in their learning and takes this into account when planning for their next steps. Young children learn how electronic toys work as they press buttons and listen to the sounds that they make. All children enjoy exploring the musical instruments. They shake, bang and attempt to blow as they listen to the different sounds that they make. Children's communication and language skills are effectively promoted. The childminder models language when teaching young children. She introduces new words and repeats words that children say, to help them learn the correct way to pronounce them. Babies babble during their play and older children use sentences to express what they are doing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents to establish routines which meet the needs of children. Close consultation ensures that as routines change they are consistently implemented for continuity. Children settle very quickly and show warmth and consideration towards each other, developing good self-esteem and confidence in their friendships. The childminder takes children on regular trips to local play areas and they visit community groups where they play with other children. High expectations and consistent routines also contribute to children's good behaviour and self-care skills. They are eager to help, offering to wipe things clean when they see the childminder do it. Children learn about the factors that contribute to a healthy lifestyle and safety. They learn to use knives, under supervision, to cut up different fruits and vegetables, and this leads to discussions about what is good for them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are highly motivated and make good progress in all areas of learning over time. They acquire very positive attitudes to learning. Children develop the confidence to explore their own ideas and the perseverance to keep trying if they do not succeed first time. Children play well together and show consideration to the views and needs of others. They are learning to listen and follow instructions very well. This helps them to have high levels of well-being and they become very involved in their self-initiated learning. Children have the skills needed in readiness for the next stages in their learning, as they move on to new settings and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY289169 Local authority Stockton on Tees Inspection number 1043675 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in the Ingleby Barwick area of Stockton on Tees. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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