Childminder in Middlesbrough

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 February 2017 Not applicable

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The quality of the childminder's teaching is variable. She does not focus consistently on the different areas of learning and many activities lack purpose. This does not help children work towards the early learning goals and make the best possible progress. It does not prepare them well enough for school.  The childminder does not demonstrate a clear understanding of the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. She is unsure of how to report concerns about children's welfare swiftly. This does not fully promote children's safety.  The childminder does not reflect on the quality of her teaching or the impact this has for children. She has not maintained her professional development and skills to ensure she offers good quality learning experiences for all children.  The childminder does not consider the impact of background noise created by having the television and radio on together in the same room as children. This affects their

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

ability to develop their social skills and interaction during their self-chosen play.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder uses her knowledge of children's developmental stages to complete assessments of their progress. She can identify areas where they need further support and access help from other professionals if appropriate.  The childminder manages children's behaviour positively and is a good role model for them. Older children show care and kindness to the youngest children and are well mannered.  The childminder is aware of the importance of helping children to be healthy. She provides children with nutritious, home-cooked meals and gives advice to parents on healthy diets for their children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 apply teaching skills effectively and promote all areas of learning consistently to ensure that the activities help children to make good progress and be ready for school 21/07/2017

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 understand and implement the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures for child protection in order to swiftly report concerns about children's welfare and keep them safe 24/03/2017

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 improve the ways to reflect on the quality of teaching and access training opportunities to continually develop learning experiences for children. 21/07/2017

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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 consider the impact of background noise during self-chosen play in order to enhance the opportunities for children to further develop their language and social skills.

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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. She viewed the areas to be used by children.  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 verbal feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder is not familiar with the procedures for child protection. This has an impact on how swiftly she reports concerns about children's welfare. The childminder monitors the progress children make across all areas of learning. This helps her to plan some activities for children which contribute to their progress. The qualified childminder has not maintained her skills and knowledge to implement the early years foundation stage effectively. However, she has completed first-aid training which helps her to deal with medical emergencies for children. The childminder has developed good partnerships with parents and families. This helps her to promote continuity of care and learning for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not understand how to provide good quality learning experiences which help prepare older children for the next stages in their development. For example, during a planned activity children enjoy exploring paints in a large tray and use dinosaurs to make footprints. The childminder does not encourage older children to extend their creative skills. For example, she does not encourage them to talk or experiment with the different colours they have mixed. However, she models language to the youngest children and they make attempts to copy her. This helps them to make some progress in their communication development. The childminder understands that young children learn through play and exploration. However, the noise in the background has an impact on how much they interact with each other to develop socially. The childminder completes observations of children during their learning. She uses this information to complete

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

regular assessments of their progress. Parents receive a written copy of children's progress when they are aged between two and three years.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Due to the lack of knowledge the childminder has about the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures, children's well-being is compromised. However, children are happy and settled here. The childminder gathers information about children before they start. This helps her to meet their care needs well. The childminder shows genuine care for children and provides a welcoming, friendly environment for families. She shares information about the children's day through their daily diaries. This promotes continuity of care for children. The childminder encourages children to be independent. For example, children can wash their own hands with soap and feed themselves at lunchtime. The childminder ensures children have opportunities to develop their physical skills as they go on regular walks and use the local park.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Not all children make good enough progress in their learning and development. Older children are not well supported to develop the skills they need in preparation for school. However, most children are working in the stages typically expected for their age and they make steady progress. Children attend a range of toddler groups with the childminder which helps to develop their social skills and confidence in larger group situations.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491765 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 1023858 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 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 2015 and lives in Middlesbrough. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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