Childminder EY463008

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 November 2016 22 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 completed an appropriate course in paediatric first aid. This helps her to respond quickly and efficiently in the event of a child suffering an accident or sudden illness.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to promote children's learning and development. This contributes to the good progress that children make.  The childminder has formed effective relationships with other settings and schools. She shares information when children move on to a new setting and supports them to settle quickly. This helps to ensure a consistent approach to children's care and learning.  Children benefit from plenty of attention, praise and encouragement. This helps to support their emotional well-being and they demonstrate high levels of confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder seeks the views of parents and reviews her practice. She uses the

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This provision is good

information gathered to plan improvements to her provision and enhance outcomes for children.

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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. On occasions, she does not give children enough time to respond to her questions and prompts.

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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.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching 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 at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the required policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability checks carried out on people living on the premises.  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 childminder organises her provision well. She has developed a range of policies and procedures that guides and underpins her good practice. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows what to do if she has a concern about the welfare of a child. Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder works closely with them and shares information about children's achievements. She encourages parents to continue with their children's learning at home, which helps to build on the learning that happens in the setting. The childminder is committed to continuing with her professional development. For example, she attends regular training courses to update her knowledge and shares ideas for good practice with other childminders. She provides a good programme of activities that supports children's development in all areas of learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well and plans carefully to support their continued learning. She observes them at play and uses her findings to assess what they already know and can do. She then supports them to move forward in their learning and development. The childminder is enthusiastic and activities are filled with fun and laughter. She also incorporates children's current interests into their play. For example, children enjoy dressing up as their favourite superhero characters. This helps to engage children and they enjoy their learning. The childminder provides an appropriate balance of adult-led activities and opportunities for children to lead their own play. Children enjoy playing musical instruments as they sing and dance with the childminder. This helps to promote their creative development as they learn about a variety of sounds and rhythms.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a reassuring and welcoming environment. Children demonstrate that they feel secure and are very happy to attend. The childminder encourages children to meet their self-care needs effectively. For example, they learn to put on their own shoes. This helps to promote their developing independence and prepare them for when they start school. The childminder provides a nutritious menu and is mindful of children's individual dietary requirements. Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise as they frequently take part in outdoor activities. This helps to promote their physical health and well-being. The childminder demonstrates high expectations of children and sets clear boundaries for their behaviour. Children respond positively and behave well.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. They achieve levels of development that are typical for their age range. They are motivated and enthusiastic to learn. Children benefit from regular visits to local playgroups and other activities in the community. They gain experience of being part of a larger group, which helps to prepare them for when they move on to school or nursery. Children have plenty of opportunities to develop key skills in early literacy. For example, they practise making marks as they draw pictures and learn about letters and sounds as they complete puzzles with the childminder. This helps to prepare them for later, more formal learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY463008 Local authority Hartlepool Inspection number 1058552 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 February 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Hartlepool. She operates all year round from 8am 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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