Childminder in Redcar and Cleveland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2016 15 July 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 has made many positive developments since her last inspection. She has developed the outdoor environment and provides many opportunities for children to experience sensory play. In addition, she has also successfully reviewed the hygiene procedures for the setting.  The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents. She gathers information from parents about what children can do when they start the setting. She ensures that her settling-in arrangements are flexible and meet children's individual needs.  The childminder has developed good links with the local primary school and shares relevant information with teachers, which helps to ensure that children's individual needs are met.  Children are settled and confident in the setting. The childminder has created a family atmosphere where children are learning to respect and celebrate each other's differences. This has a positive effect on children's emotional well-being and they feel

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This provision is good

secure in her care.  The childminder uses good teaching strategies to effectively promote children's speech and language development. She interacts well with children, providing lots of explanation about what she is doing and introducing new words. This helps them to develop their speaking skills and expand their vocabulary.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's professional development is not specifically focused on developing her good teaching skills to an even higher level.  Although the childminder gathers initial information from parents, she does not consistently encourage parents to be involved in their children's learning.

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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

 focus the programme of professional development more precisely on raising the quality of teaching to an even higher level  develop more opportunities for parents to be involved in and contribute to their children's learning.

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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 looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of family members.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed all areas accessed by children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has effective partnerships with other settings that children attend. They regularly share information about children's development. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has secure knowledge of how to protect children from harm and knows what action to take if she has a concern about a child in her care. The childminder implements a good range of policies and procedures to help promote children's health and safety. She completes thorough risk assessments and carries out daily checks of all areas that are accessed by children. The childminder reflects on the service she provides. She regularly evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of her setting to identify ongoing improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is consistently strong. The childminder observes children and accurately assesses their progress. This helps her to identify what children need to learn next. She plans activities that motivate children and promote their development. Children develop their exploratory and mathematical skills as they hunt through cereal to find animals. They sort and measure the animals into categories, counting them as they find them. The childminder knows the children well and waits to be invited into their play. For example, children invite the childminder to join in the hunt for a spider as they investigate a spider's web in the garden. Children have many opportunities to be active and engage in physical play. They spend a good amount of time in the outdoor area where they get lots of fresh air and physical exercise.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's developing independence very well. For example, children put on and take off their own coats and shoes and select their own activities. This helps to prepare them for when they start school. The childminder models good manners and provides children with gentle reminders to use please and thank you. Children respond positively and behave well. The childminder teaches children about the importance of a good diet. For example, they discuss the benefits of healthy foods at snack time. Children receive lots of praise and reassurance from the childminder for their achievements. This helps to promote their positive self-esteem and well-being. The childminder takes children on regular outings and they meet with other childminders where they play with other children. This helps to develop children's social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are working within the range of development typical for their age. They show very high levels of self-control and concentration during activities. They enjoy a wide range of activities and experiences. Children are keen, motivated learners and confidently lead their own play. Children communicate well and express themselves effectively. Children's progress is good and they are developing a wide range of skills needed for their next stage in learning including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY462259 Local authority Redcar & Cleveland Inspection number 1044282 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 July 2014

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Telephone number

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

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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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