Childminder EY313413

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 January 2017 15 October 2014

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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 made significant improvements since her last inspection. She has developed her understanding of the early years foundation stage, assesses children's development regularly and has strengthened the quality of her teaching. As a result, all children are making good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder is an advocate of healthy eating. She makes healthy meals and teaches children about superfoods and how to live healthy lifestyles. Children are developing an excellent attitude towards eating well.  Children are supported very well to develop their creativity and express themselves. The childminder promotes the use of music in play. Children explore the piano, making their own music, and a range of books the childminder has designed and created supports them to learn about music from a very early age.  The childminder is fully committed to continually improving her knowledge of how

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This provision is good

children learn and developing her setting further. She accesses regular training courses and has clear priorities for further improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to think critically and solve simple problems during play.  Relationships are not yet fully established with other settings in order to share and complement children's learning.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to think critically and solve simple problems  strengthen links with other providers and share more information to complement children's learning further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is very mindful about the environment and ensures children can move around and play safely. Safeguarding children is paramount and the childminder refreshes her knowledge about how to protect children from harm regularly. She has a range of policies and procedures that underpins her good practice. She has important telephone numbers in her policies should she require any advice and guidance from professionals regarding children's welfare. The childminder has very strong relationships with parents. Parents are confident that their children are well cared for and are progressing well. They feel involved in the setting and recommend the service to others.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is committed and passionate about supporting children to learn and develop. She understands that they all learn at different paces and overall, she tailors their learning to their individual needs and interests. Children are developing their imaginations and the childminder facilitates this by pretending to have tea parties and make food with children. She supports their communication by using facial expressions and talking to children constantly as well as singing and using books to develop their vocabulary. The childminder closely monitors children's progress and completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years. Each day the childminder sets up a stimulating and welcoming environment for children. She sets up resources for children to explore and she allows them to lead their own play while she supports their learning when needed.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children feel safe and secure. The childminder has created exceptionally strong bonds with children who are calm and relaxed in her care. She cuddles children who want reassurance and babies peacefully fall asleep in her arms. The childminder carefully follows each child's individual routine, ensuring their care needs are meticulously met. She promotes their physical development throughout outdoor exploration and exercise. Daily nature walks to collect sticks and walking the childminder's pet dogs allows children the time to explore the environment. The childminder sets challenges to develop children's physical skills, such as climbing on apparatus in the park and discussing the textures of leaves in different weathers. Children behave very well and know the behaviour expected of them. They respect the childminder, who uses praise and encouragement throughout their time with her to build their self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are highly confident and enjoy learning. They are ready for their next stage in learning and are prepared well for school. They are developing independence, listen well and make their own choices. Children respect others and are developing an understanding of other cultures and how other people live. Furthermore, the childminder supports children to develop their early mathematics and literacy skills through a variety of activities and children are beginning to recognise and are able to write their own names.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY313413 Local authority Stockton on Tees Inspection number 1044441 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Stillington, Stockton-on-Tees. She operates all year round, from 7.15am to 6pm on Monday to Friday.

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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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