Childminder in Redcar and Cleveland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 July 2016 3 June 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of teaching is remarkable. The childminder and her assistants are very skilled at motivating children to take the next steps in their learning and development. They skilfully use their knowledge and a stimulating learning environment to provide high levels of challenge, supporting children to make consistently rapid progress.  Children are superbly behaved; they show care and consideration towards each other and to adults. The childminder and assistants are especially respectful towards children and are excellent role models for positive behaviour. Children are praised in a consistent and meaningful way that increases their self-esteem and emotional well-being.  Partnerships with parents and others are well established and highly successful. The childminder ensures that children's learning needs are fully supported through a two- way flow of communication. Parents vigorously praise the care and learning their

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This provision is outstanding

children receive and are delighted with the progress children make.  The childminder prioritises children's safety and well-being. Adults are alert to children's needs through keen supervision and regular risk assessments. This means that any potential hazards are successfully minimised.  Children learn about healthy lifestyles in a variety of ways. For example, they grow fruit and vegetables, have healthy food choices and learn about recycling in daily life and why this is good for the planet.  The childminder provides excellent support and guidance to her assistants. They work efficiently as a team and are dedicated to their work. The childminder actively promotes a programme of professional development, for example, they all access regular targeted training which benefits children and enhances their excellent skills and practice further.

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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

 continue to drive forward the excellent evaluative and reflective practice to help to maintain the outstanding quality of provision.

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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 held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults within the home.  The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views and written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants have an excellent understanding of the procedures to follow regarding any concerns about children's well- being. The childminder is highly organised and manages her setting proficiently. Children's needs are quickly identified and met exceptionally well at all times. She monitors children's progress effectively and sharply focuses their teaching to address any gaps in learning. She uses insightful self-evaluation to expertly reflect on her practice and set challenging action plans for ongoing improvement. She makes excellent use of feedback from children, parents and other professionals to provide the best possible service for children and their families. The childminder recognises the importance of continuously striving to find even more ways to maintain the firmly established, outstanding quality of provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder and assistants use their childcare qualifications and valuable experience to deliver high-quality teaching experiences that meet children's individual needs. The childminder has utilised recent training around mathematics to increase opportunities for children to develop their skills in counting and number recognition. For example, children are keen to prepare their own snack, and the childminder introduces language, such as half and quarter, taking time to explain this further and count the pieces. The childminder and assistants are proficient at developing children's concentration and communication and language skills. For example, they sing action songs, read favourite stories, and sustain high-quality conversations which enhance children's learning even further. While making the bug house children learn new words, as they look at pictures of various bugs and discuss the time they need to build the house. The childminder skilfully extends this

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

activity further as they examine how the bugs need water and food and the types of food to grow.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder has established trusting and secure relationships with children, helping to promote high levels of confidence and feelings of belonging. They are very skilfully supported to share and take turns during their play and interactions with others. Children are very well informed about playing safely, as they remind each other of rules not to climb and to be careful with sand and water. The childminder uses a wide range of resources that helps children learn to respect and value each other's similarities and differences. Children excitedly engage in active play to strengthen their physical skills. For example, they enthusiastically and skilfully manoeuvre around the garden on their bikes.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make excellent progress in their learning and development from the time they start. They are highly motivated, active and inquisitive learners. Children become increasingly independent and emotionally ready for their move on to nursery or school. Children become deeply involved in building with a range of blocks. They develop their thinking skills, as they work out how to build the tower higher and investigate the different types of bricks and the effect on the structure.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY259408 Local authority Redcar & Cleveland Inspection number 848415 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 25

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Guisborough. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with two assistants. The childminder and one assistant hold an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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