Childminder in Redcar and Cleveland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 September 2016 31 January 2013

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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 employs assistants to help her to care for the children. This helps to ensure children are well supervised and to meet the legal requirements for staff ratios. Assistants are supervised until all required checks are completed and their suitability has been confirmed. This helps to ensure children are fully protected.  The childminder is very well qualified, which contributes to her good knowledge of child development. She provides a good range of activities that appeals to children. This helps children to make good progress in all areas of learning.  The childminder has formed effective relationships with other settings and schools. She provides good quality information when children move on to a new setting that helps to ensure a consistent approach to their care and learning.  Children benefit from lots of attention, praise and encouragement. This helps to support children's emotional well-being and they demonstrate high levels of confidence

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not support children's developing language and communication skills to the highest levels. Sometimes, she does not give children enough time to respond to her questions and prompts.  Partnerships with parents are not yet fully embedded. The childminder does not always involve them as effectively as possible in children's assessments and ongoing 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

 give children plenty of time to think and respond to questions and prompts and support their communication and language development to the highest levels  strengthen partnerships with all parents and work together more effectively to promote children's learning and development even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked the safety and suitability of all areas of the home accessed by children.  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 spoke to the childminder, her assistant and to the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability checks carried out for assistants and other adults in the household.  The inspector looked at written feedback from parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows what to do if she has a concern about the welfare of a child. Furthermore, she completes comprehensive risk assessments to help protect children from harm while in her care. For example, there are effective measures in place to ensure the animals the childminder keeps do not pose a risk to children's health and safety. The childminder supports her assistants effectively. They work together well to share ideas and suggestions, which helps them to build on their good teaching skills. The childminder is committed to improving her services. She reviews her practice, seeks feedback from parents and welcomes advice from professionals. She uses her findings to make plans for further developments that help to strengthen outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and plans carefully to support their continued learning. She observes them at play and uses her findings to assess their current abilities and to identify what they need to learn next. The childminder supports children's creative development effectively. For example, children enjoy making animal puppets and use them to create their own shows. The childminder encourages children to practise small- muscle movements and control as they thread small pieces of cereal to make bird feeders. This helps to promote their physical development. Children have opportunities to lead their own play and enjoy exploring and investigating the environment. The childminder extends their learning as she incorporates numbers and counting into their play. This helps to support children's developing skills in mathematics.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a calm and welcoming environment which is clean and safe. Children demonstrate that they feel secure and at ease. The childminder supports children to meet their own self-care needs effectively. This helps to promote their developing independence and prepare them for when they start school. The childminder teaches children about the importance of healthy lifestyles. For example, they learn about personal hygiene as they wash their hands and benefit from freshly cooked and nutritious meals. Children frequently take part in outdoor activities and they get lots of fresh air and exercise. This helps to promote their physical health and well-being. The childminder shows the children respect and models good manners. She demonstrates her expectations of them and sets clear boundaries. Children respond positively and behave well.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. They all achieve levels of development that are typical for their age range. They are motivated and enthusiastic to learn. They engage well in activities and persevere at tasks. This demonstrates a positive attitude that helps to prepare them for more formal learning when they move on to school. Children make good progress in literacy. They have many opportunities to make marks and enjoy sharing lots of books and stories. For example, they practise writing on a giant chalkboard and enjoy discussing home-made books about their families.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450805 Local authority Redcar & Cleveland Inspection number 1072300 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 10 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 31 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Redcar. She operates all year round from Monday to Saturday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. Her main operating hours are 7am to 6pm, with longer hours available on request. The childminder holds appropriate early years qualifications, including early years professional status. She provides funded early education for two-year-old children. The childminder has assistants who work with her.

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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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