Childminder in Stockton-on-Tees

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 February 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 understands how young children learn through play. She prepares the environment and enhances their explorations. Overall, children are active learners and make good progress in relation to their starting points.  Children have developed secure bonds with the childminder. She gathers detailed information about their individual routines and meets their care needs very well. This has a positive impact on their emotional well-being.  The childminder teaches children about other people and communities in the world around them. They learn about different special days and celebrations through a range of activities.  The childminder has developed very good relationships with parents. They are happy with the care their children receive and the good levels of communication. This helps the childminder to work in partnership with parents and promote continuity for children.  The childminder regularly gathers feedback from children and families. She uses this to

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This provision is good

reflect on how well she meets their needs and makes any necessary changes. This helps the childminder to drive forward continual improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always consider the impact of constant background noise on children's ability to concentrate and engage more deeply in their activities.  The childminder does not always help children to understand about keeping healthy.

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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 to develop their levels of concentration so they are able to engage more deeply in activities, taking into account the impact of background noise  help children to develop their understanding of how good practice, with regard to healthy eating, contributes towards their good health.

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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 spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children. She discussed children's learning, assessment and planning and also the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector obtained written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder works with the local authority adviser and uses a network group of childminders to help her to develop her skills. For example, she has recently focused on her plans for children to monitor how well they cover all areas of learning. This contributes to children's good progress. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes robust risk assessments of areas to be used by children. She is confident to record and report concerns about children's welfare. This helps to protect children from harm. The childminder carries out regular fire drills with children to prepare them for emergency situations. Children begin to develop an awareness of risk and how to keep themselves safe. The childminder has established partnerships with other settings children attend, such as schools. She has prepared documents to share information about children's learning with teachers to promote continuity.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has an appropriate balance of child-initiated and adult-led activities. She is skilled at adjusting the amount of challenge and support for children depending on their abilities. For example, the youngest children enjoy making animal noises as they explore the small-world farm. The childminder extends this activity for older children and talks to them about where milk comes from. This helps to develop their understanding of the world. Young children enjoy exploring the musical instruments and begin to nod their heads in response to the sounds. The childminder extends this further for older children and she uses a range of songs to teach them about number sequences. This helps children to develop the skills they need in preparation for school. The childminder collects information about children's current achievements from parents. She uses this information, along with her own observations, to plan what children need to learn next.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very kind, caring and sensitive towards children. She speaks to them gently and manages their behaviour positively. Children show emerging confidence in new social situations and demonstrate they feel safe in her care. The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their physical skills and spend time outdoors. They go on regular outings and have access to the garden. Young children are supported to take steps and they begin to move around the environment themselves. This helps them to develop their independence and the childminder ensures they can access a range of stimulating resources. The childminder works alongside parents to ensure children are ready for the next stages in their learning. For example, she discusses ways to start toilet training young children and follows parents' wishes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress across all areas of learning and are working within the stages typically expected for their age. Young children show emerging curiosity and exploratory skills. The childminder helps children to develop socially and makes good use of local groups to develop their experiences in larger group situations.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491358 Local authority Stockton on Tees Inspection number 1020758 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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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 Ingleby Barwick. She operates all year round from 8am 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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