Childminder EY485706

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 January 2017 Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder and her assistant are very caring and give children their full attention, providing a secure and nurturing atmosphere. Settling-in procedures are exceptionally well embedded.  The childminder has implemented very successful strategies to involve parents in their children's learning. Parents pay the childminder and her assistant the highest accolades. Parents comment that they feel the childminder offers a home-from-home environment and is extremely nurturing. Parents are very well informed about the excellent progress their children make.  The quality of teaching is superb. The childminder is extremely creative in her approach and provides highly stimulating activities based on children's interests. For example, children explore and investigate with ice and snow. They skilfully use tweezers and other tools to develop excellent hand-to-eye coordination.  The childminder provides an exceptional range of opportunities for children to develop

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This provision is outstanding

their physical skills. Children access an extremely well organised and resourced outdoor play area, where planned activities extend their learning.  Children make rapid progress. They demonstrate exceptional social skills. Children play cooperatively and demonstrate high levels of consideration for others. They are exceptionally well prepared for their future learning and eventual move on to school.  The childminder works very closely with parents to meet their children's individual needs. Sessions are tailored to suit parents' requirements. The childminder gathers extensive information from parents about what their children know and can already do. This helps her to fully support children's emotional well-being.

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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

 continue to enhance the already excellent programme of professional development to maintain the outstanding practice.

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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, such as the self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults within the home.  The inspector took account of parents' written comments.  The inspector completed a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have an excellent understanding of their role in promoting children's safety and well-being. They have an up-to-date knowledge of child protection procedures and know what to do should they have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder is extremely passionate about her work. She supports her assistant through effective supervision and coaching to continually develop their knowledge and skills. Exceptional systems are in place to accurately monitor the educational programmes and the progress children make. As part of her thorough evaluation of the provision, the childminder intends to maintain her high-quality practice by completing even more professional development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of how young children learn. She is highly responsive to their learning preferences, individual interests and achievements. Funding received for children is used successfully to improve their development and enhance their learning. The childminder and her assistant are extremely skilful in the way they interact with children. They consistently and enthusiastically talk to children, observing their actions and modelling spoken language. They ask questions which help children to think deeply and explain their answers. Children develop a love of books and stories. Older children organise and retell a story to younger children, who all participate and respond to instructions. Excellent use is made of community facilities to enhance and develop children's understanding of the world around them. They visit many places of interest. Children are keen to report on their outings and continue these at the childminder's as

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

they explore with different materials and look at changes in the garden.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder and her assistant provide exceptionally high-quality care for children. Parents report that their children settle quickly and develop excellent emotional relationships with the adults caring for them. The childminder and her assistant set very clear boundaries for children's behaviour. They expertly teach children to respect each other's views and to be kind to each other. Mealtimes are sociable occasions when the adults and children sit and chat together and share healthy, nutritious food. These times are also used to develop children's independence and understanding of safety. For example, they are taught how to use cutlery safely.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are extremely well prepared with the key skills needed for the next stage in their learning. All children, including those in receipt of nursery funding, make high rates of progress. They are highly motivated and very eager to join in with activities and help with tasks. For example, they enthusiastically use scales to weigh the dinosaurs. Children learn to count and to recognise numbers, shapes and letters. They are increasingly independent and are developing very high levels of confidence in different social situations. Children form highly positive relationships with adults and other children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485706 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 1002460 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 8 Number of children on roll 11

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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 2015 and lives in Middlesbrough. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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