Childminder in Middlesbrough

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 November 2016 22 October 2015

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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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder observes children's play and plans activities that support them to build on what they already know and can do. This helps to promote the good progress children make in all areas of learning.  The childminder has improved her assessments of children's learning since the last inspection. She now completes the required progress check for children aged between two and three years. She shares these with parents and they work together to support children's continued progress.  Children enjoy their learning. They concentrate at activities and enjoy finding ways to solve their own problems.  The childminder gives children plenty of praise and encouragement. This helps to promote children's emotional well-being and they demonstrate high levels of confidence and self-esteem.  Parents are happy with the care provided by the childminder. They highly recommend

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This provision is good

her to other families and they comment on the significant impact she has on children's early years.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not promote children's developing independence to the highest levels.  Partnerships with other settings that children attend do not focus enough on sharing information about individual children's learning and development.

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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

 support children more consistently to develop the best possible independence skills  strengthen partnerships with other settings that children attend and extend the two- way flow of information about children's learning and development to support them to make the best possible progress.

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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 conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children 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 is qualified, which adds to her good knowledge of child development. This contributes to her ability to plan effective programmes of learning that support children's continued progress across all areas of development. She also takes steps to extend her current knowledge and skills. This helps to build on the good quality of teaching. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is vigilant and has a secure knowledge of what action to take if she has a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder listens to parents and children and uses their feedback to help plan future developments. This contributes to her good capacity for continuous improvement to help to strengthen outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well and provides a good range of activities that appeals to them and builds on their interests. She observes children at play regularly and checks their progress against typical levels of development expected for their age. This helps her to identify any areas of learning where children need extra support. The childminder supports children's communication and language development very well. For example, she models new words and uses skilful questions to encourage children to talk about their experiences as they play. This contributes to the good progress children make in this area of learning. The childminder plans effective activities that promote children's mathematical skills very well. For example, children enjoy comparing numbers and height of bricks as they build.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is welcoming and children feel immediately at ease when they arrive. They confidently move around the rooms, selecting their own activities. The childminder supports children to consider each other's needs and feelings. This helps children to develop a sense of respect and understanding for one another and show empathy for their friends. Children follow consistent guidance from the childminder and behave well. The childminder has a very nurturing approach. She gathers information from parents that helps her to meet children's individual needs effectively. Effective procedures when children first begin to attend help them to settle quickly. The childminder teaches children about the importance of healthy lifestyles. For example, they benefit from freshly cooked, nutritious meals and frequently take part in outdoor activities that provide plenty of fresh air and exercise. This helps to promote their physical health and well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children achieve well and make good progress. All children are working within the range of development typical for their age and those who need additional support to develop key skills catch up quickly in their learning. Children are motivated and very keen to join in with activities. They learn to cooperate with their friends, share and take turns. This demonstrates a positive attitude that helps to prepare them for more formal learning when they move on to school. Children have plenty opportunities to develop their skills in mathematics and literacy. For example, they enjoy books, games and puzzles that teach them about numbers and letters. This helps to prepare them for when they start school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 500949 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 1058162 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 October 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in Coulby Newham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years 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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