Childminder in Redcar and Cleveland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 June 2016 7 July 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 childminder has a very good understanding of how children learn and develop and helps them all progress well. She plans a wide range of activities and experiences which supports children's interests and next steps in learning.  Children behave extremely well. The childminder is an excellent role model who has high expectations of all children and helps them to understand and respect the views of others.  The childminder reviews her practice through effective self-evaluation and is keen to continuously improve. She seeks the views of parents and children as part of this process.  The childminder is committed to working in partnership with schools, settings and other professionals to meet children's needs. She shares information to help ensure that children are well supported as they move between different learning environments.  The childminder works well with parents to ensure that children's needs are met when

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This provision is good

they start in the setting. Good communication ensures that there is consistency of care between home and the setting. This helps children to feel comfortable and safe in the childminder's care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully extended opportunities for parents to contribute to the ongoing assessments of their child's progress and achievements.  Occasionally, the childminder does things for children that they are able to do for themselves.

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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

 increase opportunities for parents to share what they know about their child's achievements and progress as part of the assessment process  extend opportunities for children to do things for themselves and develop greater independence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the setting used for childminding.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed children and assessed the quality of teaching and learning.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including children's records, policies and procedures, risk assessments, self-evaluation, training records and suitability checks.  The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a very good knowledge of how to identify and report concerns about children's welfare and development. Policies, procedures and risk assessments are robust and implemented well. Children's progress is closely tracked through regular observations and accurate assessments. This helps the childminder to plan to address any gaps in children's learning and to highlight where extra support may be required. Feedback from parents is very positive. They feel well informed about their children's progress and able to help support learning at home. Children learn about dangers and how to keep themselves safe and healthy.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is good. The childminder knows children extremely well and planning is flexible to reflect children's changing interests and needs. The environment for learning is vibrant and inviting for children who make independent choices from a wide range of developmentally appropriate resources, toys, tools and equipment. Communication and language are promoted well. The childminder uses rich and descriptive language to help broaden children's vocabulary. She skilfully uses group activities to promote children's listening skills. Children sing songs and rhymes with enthusiasm, bouncing excitedly as they watch and follow the childminder's lead. Props are used well to draw children in and fully engage them. The childminder helps children to think about and solve problems. As children work together to build a train track, the childminder encourages them to think about how they will make the pieces join up. Children talk about size, shape and position

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

as they build and beam with pride when the track is complete.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form extremely close bonds with the childminder. They are happy, settled and eager to learn. This demonstrates that their emotional well-being is effectively promoted. The childminder uses praise and encouragement to build children's confidence, develop resilience and help them cope with challenges. Children are well supported when they start in the setting. The childminder gathers information from parents to plan for children's needs and to help them settle quickly. Children have many opportunities to be physically active and enjoy fresh air and exercise in the garden and on outings. Meals and snacks are healthy, nutritionally balanced and children are reminded about the importance of taking regular drinks. The childminder takes children to local groups and other attractions in the area. These support the development of social skills and help children to understand and have pride in their local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make at least good progress in their learning and development. They are inquisitive, motivated learners, who learn to share, take turns and know how to work as a team. Children understand and follow rules and routines and behave well. They are well prepared for school or the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY407478 Local authority Redcar & Cleveland Inspection number 850832 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Redcar. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. 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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Telephone number

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