Childminder EY482397

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 December 2016 Not applicable

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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 made positive relationships with parents. She shares information with them about their child's day and development. Parents are warmly welcomed into the childminder's home.  The childminder fosters children's personal, social and emotional development effectively. She gives clear and consistent guidance to younger children to help them learn about acceptable behaviour. She plays alongside children, encouraging them to share and play together.  The childminder creates a warm and homely environment. She is kind and nurturing and children have formed strong attachments to her. Children feel safe and secure with her.  Children enjoy learning about the world around them while being out in the community. They learn about diversity and nature and they have lots of opportunities for fresh air and exercise.  The childminder uses her experience well to achieve positive outcomes for children. She

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This provision is good

has a good understanding of how to support children's learning. Children are motivated to learn and make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder consistently maintains good standards, she does not use her evaluation process well enough to identify how she can raise the quality of her provision to an exceptional level.

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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

 focus self-evaluation more sharply on identifying ways to raise the overall quality of the provision to an outstanding level.

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Inspection activities

 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 held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults within the home. The inspector also discussed self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke to the children throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has made some improvements since her registration. For example, she has completed training on supporting children's communication. This has helped her to improve her teaching and to achieve better outcomes in children's communication and language development. The childminder has good links with other childminders. She shares ideas and good practice with them to help maintain standards. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about procedures to follow should she be concerned about a child's welfare. She has clear policies and procedures in place that she implements well to maintain children's health and safety. The childminder uses risk assessments effectively to identify and minimise any hazards around the home and garden.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has good teaching skills. She observes children as they play and makes accurate assessments of their abilities. This enables her to provide them with the individualised teaching and support they need. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's progress and offers them suggestions about how they can support their child's learning at home. Children are developing their communication and language skills well. The childminder interacts effectively with them, engaging them in conversations and providing a narrative during play. She uses children's fascination with numbers and simple calculations to help build further on their understanding of the world and their motivation for learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder uses her experience knowledgeably to help children build secure relationships with her from the start. Children feel comfortable in her care and are confident to explore the environment. Younger children seek out the childminder for comfort and reassurance. She meets their individual needs well. The childminder is perceptive of children's ongoing needs. She knows children well and quickly recognises when they are tired or hungry. The childminder takes children to toddler groups and local amenities. She uses these opportunities to help children learn how to mix with others and make friends. The childminder acts as a good role model, demonstrating tolerance, mutual respect and positive attitudes towards others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working within the range of development that is typical for their age. They consistently make good progress from their starting points. Children demonstrate good physical skills. For example, they move freely and confidently. Their growing independence is promoted well. Children are competent at doing things for themselves. They show great perseverance and problem-solving skills as they try to fit puzzles together. Children are actively gaining skills to help prepare them for the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482397 Local authority Redcar & Cleveland Inspection number 996848 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Middleborough. She operates all year round from 7am 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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