Childminder in Redcar and Cleveland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 October 2016 12 February 2016

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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 addressed the action and recommendations raised at the last inspection. For example, she now continually updates her skills and knowledge, to enable her to meet the legal requirements of the early years foundation stage.  Children respond well to help, support and guidance from the childminder. She offers frequent praise and encouragement to children, to build their confidence and make them feel valued.  The childminder plans a varied range of activities tailored to meet children's individual interests and learning needs. This helps them to make good progress from their starting points.  Children develop their own awareness of healthy lifestyles. They have regular opportunities to extend their physical development and follow good hygiene practices, including handwashing procedures. In addition, children learn about the importance of healthy eating and help the childminder to grow fruit and vegetables.

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This provision is good

 The childminder encourages children to make their own choices and decisions and to be independent in their learning. Children listen attentively to rules and boundaries.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully encourage parents to share ongoing details about their children's achievements at home.  Occasionally, the childminder does not allow children enough time to think and respond to questions.

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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

 build on ways to support parents to share ongoing information about their children's learning and development at home  give children more time to formulate their answers and enhance their thinking skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas accessed by children.  The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records, policies and procedures with the childminder, including evidence of qualifications and the suitability of all adults living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written questionnaires obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has established relationships with other childminders in the local area. This enables her to share ideas and suggestions and seek advice, support and guidance from other professionals. The childminder uses self-evaluation systems to reflect on her daily practice. She encourages parents and children to share their feedback to contribute to this process. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows who to contact if she has any child protection concerns and is fully aware of the potential signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. Furthermore, the childminder understands her responsibility to protect children who may be at risk of being exposed to extreme ideas and thoughts.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Parents are happy with the childminder and the care she provides for their children. The childminder completes observations and assessments of children's development, to support what they need to learn next. She monitors children's ongoing progress and ensures any gaps in their learning are quickly identified and addressed. The childminder interacts well with children and gets down to their level as they play. She engages them in discussion and encourages them to link their learning to real life experiences, including their recent outing to a farm. Children's mathematical development is effectively promoted and the childminder encourages children to practise their early mathematical skills. For example, they count and recognise numbers while taking part in a shopping activity and sort and match coloured objects into containers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder uses positive strategies, such as rewards, to manage children's behaviour. She provides them with simple explanations to help them to understand the difference between right and wrong. Children form secure attachments and strong bonds with the childminder, who creates a caring and nurturing environment. This makes a good contribution to children's well-being. The childminder has effective settling-in procedures which help children to settle quickly and become familiar with her home. She makes good use of community activities where children can interact and mix with others. These opportunities support children's personal, social and emotional development. The childminder fully understands the benefits of working in partnership with school teachers. She discusses supporting children's future moves and providing a consistent approach to their learning and development.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children gain a wide range of skills needed to support the next stages in their learning. They are comfortable and secure in their surroundings and show excitement and enthusiasm throughout their activities. Children start to develop good literacy skills. They show an interest in books, give meanings to the marks they make and recognise different letters. Children thoroughly enjoy extending their understanding of the world. For instance, they recognise how things work as they operate mechanical toys.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444428 Local authority Redcar & Cleveland Inspection number 1058512 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 February 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Middlesbrough, Cleveland. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, 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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