Childminder EY315560

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 August 2016 28 May 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 helps children to develop the skills they need for their eventual move to school. Children demonstrate confidence and accuracy when counting, using mathematical language and talking about shapes.  The childminder encourages children to be kind, caring and respectful to each other. She manages behaviour positively and is a good role model for them. Children's behaviour is very good and the atmosphere is calm, which helps them to focus.  The childminder helps children to learn about what contributes to a healthy lifestyle. She promotes physical exercise and fresh air. Children understand the importance of washing their hands and thoroughly enjoy the healthy foods available to them.  The childminder shows commitment, dedication and a drive to provide good quality care for children. Since the last inspection, she has made many improvements which have had a positive impact on outcomes for children.

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This provision is good

 The childminder regularly reflects on how well her practice meets the needs of the children who attend. She uses feedback from children and parents to identify any areas of strength and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are times when the childminder misses opportunities to extend and enhance children's learning outdoors. This does not help them to make the best possible progress.  There is scope to further develop the ways for parents to become even more involved in their children's ongoing learning, in order to celebrate all children's achievements and promote continuity.

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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

 enhance children's self-chosen play, particularly outdoors, in order to help them consistently engage in challenging experiences to make the best possible progress  provide parents with a range of opportunities to become even more involved in their children's ongoing learning and, gather information from them about children's achievements at home in order to promote highly effective partnerships and continuity for children.

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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 learning profiles for children, the childminder's self-evaluation, and evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children.  The inspector obtained written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has effective ways to monitor the progress children make. She regularly reflects on activities and evaluates how well they cover each area of learning. This contributes to the good progress children make. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is confident to identify concerns about children's welfare and has procedures in place to report these to the relevant professionals swiftly. The childminder has developed effective partnerships with professionals and other settings children attend, such as schools. She is able to recognise when children may need further support and where to access appropriate help. This enables her to minimise gaps in their learning. Parents have left positive feedback for the childminder and are pleased with the care their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Since the last inspection, the childminder has improved the quality of her teaching and learning experiences for children. There are flexible plans in place for children to make progress and these are linked to their interests and individual next steps. The childminder makes observations on children's activities and uses the information to inform assessments. She helps children to develop a range of skills and provides them with a suitable amount of challenge and support. For example, the childminder provides children with a range of creative resources and models how to make an Olympic torch. Children thoroughly enjoy independently using the crepe paper and tape to make their own torch and they talk about the different talents they have seen during the games. The childminder helps children to develop an understanding of the world around them and uses the different festivals to build on their awareness of how other people live.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have formed secure bonds with the childminder. They seek her out to share their play and include her in their conversations. Children are confident to ask the childminder for help when they need it. She encourages them to develop self-help skills and independence. For example, children are able to put on their own hats, shoes and sun cream with supervision. The childminder has improved the standards of health and hygiene. For example, children use the potty or toilet in the bathroom and food areas are very clean. The childminder helps children to develop an understanding of how to keep themselves safe. Children know what to do when they hear the fire alarm and show awareness of different risks in the environment. The childminder provides a safe and secure environment for children. They explore areas with interest and are enthusiastic learners.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress across all seven areas of learning and are working within the stages of development typical for their age. They are keen to join in with activities and engage in self-chosen play with their peers. Children are confident to communicate with the childminder and each other. They have developed good social skills and have high levels of self-esteem.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY315560 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 1043886 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Coulby Newham. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 7.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds 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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Telephone number

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