Childminder in Stockton-on-Tees

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 September 2016 9 May 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 recognises how young children learn and develop in individual ways. She demonstrates a good understanding of the children in her care and, overall, plans activities which help them to make good progress.  The childminder helps children to develop the skills they need for their eventual move on to school. For example, she teaches them how to handle and enjoy books from an early age. She understands the importance of developing partnerships with other settings children attend, such as schools.  The childminder is an excellent role model for children. She manages behaviour extremely positively with consistent support and praise. Young children respond exceptionally well to this and they begin to show an understanding of boundaries.  The childminder ensures children's safety and well-being are paramount. She teaches older children about road safety and helps them to develop resilience. There are robust

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This provision is good

procedures in place to minimise risks to children and deal with emergency situations effectively.  The childminder is passionate, committed and dedicated to providing high-quality standards of care for children. She has high expectations of them and encourages them to have confidence in their own abilities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are times when the childminder does not model accurate vocabulary to children. This does not consistently promote their communication and language development, in order for them to make rapid progress.  The childminder does not fully encourage the youngest children to take an active part in their own self-care. This means some opportunities are missed to develop their understanding of healthy practices, such as handwashing.

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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 and model the correct vocabulary for the youngest children and promote their language development even more effectively  deepen children's understanding of the importance of good hygiene practices and how these contribute to their good health.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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 verbal and written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and works hard to improve the quality of her setting. Since the last inspection, she has developed the ways to include parents even further in the plans for their children's progress. This has helped to enhance partnership working and promotes continuity of learning for children. The qualified childminder has attended training to ensure her skills are up to date and refreshed. For example, she has completed a relevant childcare qualification and accessed a number of child protection courses. This helps her to keep children safe from harm. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to identify and report concerns about children's welfare. The childminder has effective ways to monitor the progress children make. This helps her to ensure plans for their development effectively cover all areas of learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is skilled at using children's areas of personal interest to make plans for their progress. For example, she provides a range of interesting resources linked to an animal theme to capture children's attention. Children show excitement as they search through the sparkly box for the animals which are in the story. They develop problem- solving skills as they attempt to fit the wooden pieces into the jigsaw. The childminder enhances their play further. She encourages children to develop creativity and physical skills as they sing and dance with the animal puppets. The childminder carries out regular and precise assessments of children's development. This includes the progress check for children aged between two and three years. She uses the information effectively to plan the next steps in children's learning and keep parents informed of their progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm, loving and safe environment for children to grow and develop personally, socially and emotionally. Children have very secure bonds with her and the childminder shows genuine care for their well-being. Children are, overall, encouraged to be independent and have high levels of self-esteem. For example, the childminder continuously praises them for their efforts, which helps them to persevere and develop new skills. The childminder teaches children to be well mannered and helps them to develop an awareness of the world around them. For example, she celebrates special festivals with them and encourages them to say please and thank you. The childminder collects detailed information from parents, in order to meet children's individual care needs effectively. Parents are very happy with the level of care their children receive.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make consistently good progress in relation to their starting points. They are working in the stages of development typically expected for their age across all areas of learning. The childminder helps children to build confidence in new situations and makes good use of the local facilities to help develop their social skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441921 Local authority Stockton on Tees Inspection number 1065847 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 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Eaglescliffe. She operates all year round with flexible working hours, Monday to Sunday. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2 and is registered for overnight care.

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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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