Whittaker, Jacqueline Annette

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 July 2016 13 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 sets high expectations, which has helped her to succeed in improving aspects of her provision since the last inspection. She has improved how she gains information from parents about children's learning when they first start. This helps her to plan effectively for their development.  The childminder plans a broad range of activities and uses effective teaching methods to successfully engage children. She offers lots of encouragement for children's efforts and achievements. This helps to build their confidence and self-esteem.  Children benefit from strong relationships with the childminder and assistant. They know children's individual routines and personalities. Children are happy, settled and confident and this helps to promote children's emotional well-being effectively.  The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's progress. She exchanges good information with them about children's ongoing development and their

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not used a highly focused programme of professional development to raise the quality of her teaching to the highest levels.  Although the childminder evaluates her provision and seeks parents' input, she does not regularly seek children's views so that they can give their ideas for future developments.

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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

 extend the programme of professional development to raise standards in teaching and learning even higher  improve the good evaluation of practice to include the views and suggestions of children.

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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 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 parents' written views about the setting.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder implements effective policies and procedures to protect children from harm. She knows how to identify and report any signs that may indicate a child being at risk. The childminder works closely with her assistant, who understands their roles and responsibilities to protect children's welfare and support their care and learning. The childminder regularly observes the assistant and gives effective guidance, and they regularly discuss how to carry out activities. The childminder plans activities that support children's different learning needs. She closely monitors the progress that children make and uses this information well to provide them with purposeful support and challenge. Parents' responses to questionnaires demonstrate that she is highly regarded by them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children in her care well. She understands what interests each child and how they prefer to learn. She quickly recognises where children are making slower progress and alters her planning to help close these gaps. The childminder provides children with opportunities to develop their vocabulary while they play. For example, she questions them skilfully and models appropriate speech to help their communication skills. During activities, such as cutting and rolling out dough, she introduces questions about number, size and shape. This helps children to learn in a fun way and they become deeply engaged in activities. Young children take great pleasure in making marks in the dough while older children make models. Children learn how to appreciate books. They enjoy looking at pictures on their own or with the childminder and assistant. Young children enjoy experimenting with building blocks and keep on trying to build a tower. They have

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

plenty of space to move around and practise their physical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant are good role models. Children learn how to behave well and use good manners. They learn to share, demonstrate kindness and develop positive attitudes towards others. The childminder understands the important role she plays in promoting healthy lifestyles. Children learn about healthy eating. They taste different textures and develop a liking for a wide variety of foods. Children learn how plants grow and how to care for them. They measure the sunflowers to see how fast they grow. Children are active and enjoy outings, such as visits to the park, and daily use of the back garden to promote their physical well-being. The childminder works well with professionals when children attend other settings. This helps to promote a continuous approach to meeting children's needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development given their starting points. They grow in independence and make choices about their play. Children become confident communicators and clearly express their needs. They are well prepared for the next stages of their learning and their eventual move to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY462919 Local authority Redcar & Cleveland Inspection number 1043700 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in the Brotton area of Saltburn-by-the- Sea. She works with an assistant. She operates all year round, from 7am to 7pm Monday to Friday and from 8am until 1pm on Saturday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-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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