Childminder in Stockton-on-Tees

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 January 2017 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 establishes clear starting points for children's learning based on information from parents. She uses her knowledge of children as well as observations to help her to identify and plan what children need to learn next.  Partnerships with parents are good. Parents have many opportunities to be involved in their children's learning. This helps to create a collaborative approach to their learning and ensures children's needs are met well.  The childminder interacts well with children, providing lots of explanation about what she is doing and introducing new words. This helps children to develop their speaking skills and expand their vocabulary.  Children have access to a stimulating learning environment, both indoors and outdoors. This helps them to be motivated, independent and ready to learn.  The childminder forms positive relationships with children. She has a good understanding of how to develop children's confidence, self-assurance and emotional

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This provision is good

well-being. Children settle quickly and form secure attachments with her.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder does not always allow children time to investigate and develop their own ideas during activities.  The childminder has not introduced a targeted programme of professional development to further enhance the quality of teaching and 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

 strengthen good teaching further by allowing children more time to investigate and develop their own ideas during activities  focus the programme of professional development more precisely on raising the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  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 the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She is fully aware of the procedures to follow to protect children from harm. Partnerships with parents are good. Regular information sharing helps to promote continuity of learning and supports children's learning at home. A good range of policies and procedures helps to promote children's health and safety. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments and carries out daily checks of all areas and activities that are accessed by children. The childminder regularly assesses children's progress. She monitors children's development to help identify any gaps in their learning. She understands how to access support for children who might not be making expected progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of the childminder's teaching is consistently good. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and uses assessment effectively to plan a range of exciting activities. The childminder ensures that activities are fun and tailored to children's individual needs and interests. Children's early literacy skills are well promoted. Young children babble happily as the childminder reads their favourite stories. The childminder uses opportunities to extend language by repeating back words and constantly talking with the children. The childminder introduces number and shapes as children play, helping to develop their mathematical understanding. Children use their imagination to imitate real-life experiences. They pretend to talk on mobiles and make tea for the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder pays careful attention to helping children settle. Children form strong attachments with the childminder because she is caring and sensitive. She gathers a wealth of information from parents. This ensures she fully understands children's individual needs and stage of development. Parents are very happy with the care their children receive. The home environment is very welcoming. Children's good health is effectively promoted. Children are provided with home-cooked meals with lots of fresh fruit and vegetables, so that their diets are nutritious and well balanced. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder encourages children to play together well. Children benefit from regular opportunities to go on outings, for walks and to play in the garden. This helps to promote their physical development 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 enjoy a wide range of activities and experiences. Children have plenty of opportunities to develop key skills in early literacy. For example, they practise making marks as they paint pictures and learn about letter sounds as they listen to the childminder read. Young children mix well with older children. Children's behaviour is good. They are confident and are developing good social skills. They are developing the key skills needed for their next stage in learning and development, such as the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486103 Local authority Stockton on Tees Inspection number 1012196 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 8

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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 Stockton on Tees. 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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