Childminder EY494682

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 March 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 has excellent knowledge of children's current stage of development and their next steps. She enhances their learning through teaching which is well matched to their needs. This helps them to make good progress.  The childminder has, generally, effective partnerships in place with parents and other settings children attend, such as school. She complements the learning taking place in school and shares information with parents to extend this at home. This actively promotes continuity for children.  The childminder shows high levels of interest in everything children say and do. This helps them to feel special and valued. Children have secure bonds with her and include her in their play.  The childminder is an excellent role model for children. She teaches them to be kind, respectful and considerate towards each other. Children's behaviour is extremely good and they can manage turn taking for themselves.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is committed and dedicated to providing high standards of care for children. Overall, she regularly reviews how well she meets children's needs and takes their views into account.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide children with a wide range of opportunities to learn about other people, places and communities. This does not fully promote their understanding of the wider world.  The childminder has not fully developed ways to reflect on the impact of her teaching and identify areas for development within the setting.

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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

 enhance opportunities that help children to learn about other people and communities beyond their own  review the ways to gather feedback from parents and professionals that drive improvement and achieve the highest outcomes for children.

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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 is well qualified and experienced. She regularly works alongside the local authority and other childminders to share good practice and develop new skills. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has completed training to help her protect children from harm. For example, she is confident to identify vulnerable families and understands how to access further support for them if needed. There are robust procedures in place to report concerns about children's welfare. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn about the difference between right and wrong and know how to respond in an emergency. The childminder regularly monitors the progress children make across all areas of learning. She identifies areas were children are working very well and provides activities to challenge them further. This contributes to their good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has an in-depth knowledge of how children in her care prefer to learn. For example, she observes their interests and uses these to plan activities for them to make progress. Children are very excited to participate in experiences. They thoroughly enjoy setting up their pretend shop that helps develop an understanding of different mathematical concepts. The childminder encourages children to develop their imagination and creativity. Children take turns to engage in role play as the shopkeeper and customer. They start to write shopping lists and show high levels of focus and memory as they recall the items. This helps children to develop their literacy and numeracy skills. The childminder carries out assessments of children's progress. She uses this to help her plan the next steps in learning. She understands how to complete the progress check when children are aged between two and three years.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming, friendly and safe environment for children and families. She has robust settling in procedures which help her to get to know children before they start. This helps her to meet their care needs effectively and follow babies' and young children's established routines. The childminder encourages children to be independent and manage risks for themselves. For example, children use small knives to make shapes out of dough. The childminder supervises carefully and reminds them to take care with the edges. Children show an understanding of what contributes to a healthy lifestyle. For example, during lunch, they discuss which foods are most healthy from their packed lunchbox. The childminder provides opportunities for children to engage in physical activity and have fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. Some children are working in stages higher than expected for their age, for example, within mathematical development. Older children are extremely well prepared for school and show increasing confidence in using large numbers accurately. Children are very sociable and enthusiastic to join in with activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494682 Local authority Stockton on Tees Inspection number 1030879 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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 Eaglescliffe. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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Telephone number

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