Childminder EY488794

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 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

 All children feel at home with the childminder. They enjoy warm and caring relationships with her. This helps to promote their emotional well-being.  The childminder regularly shares detailed assessment information with parents and other settings that children attend. This provides consistency in children's learning and supports them to make good progress.  Overall, the childminder ensures that all children are challenged in their activities. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and eventually their move on to school.  The indoor learning environment is very well developed. A wide range of interesting and stimulating resources is available for children to access independently. Children decide what they want to play with and find what they need without help.  The childminder has developed positive relationships with parents to promote children's learning and care. She uses a range of effective teaching methods to help support

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not yet reflect on her practice precisely enough to raise the quality of her provision to an outstanding level.  There is scope to extend the opportunities for children to further enhance their play experiences outdoors.

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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

 refine further the reflections on practice to most effectively identify areas for improvement and raise the quality of the provision to an outstanding level  extend opportunities that help enhance children's play outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors 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 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 very good understanding of local procedures to follow when reporting concerns about children's safety and welfare. She has developed robust procedures for risk assessments. She identifies potential hazards to help minimise the possibility of accidents. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the service provided by the childminder. They make comments, such as, 'It is reassuring that our children are within a safe, secure and fun environment'. The childminder is qualified and regularly updates her skills and knowledge to help make improvements to the provision. She understands her responsibility to ensure that her assistant has appropriate skills and knowledge to fulfil his role.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her clear and evaluative observations of children to make regular, precise assessments and to plan for future learning. She supports children's language and communication development well. For example, she reads them stories and talks with them during their activities, introducing new words to help extend their vocabulary. Children are delighted to take part in themed activities around their favourite books. They are highly motivated to make gingerbread biscuits and engage in collage activities for long periods of time. Children make suggestions about the activities they would like to take part in and the childminder incorporates them into her planning. Children feel their ideas are valued by the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is good. They respond positively when the childminder gives them gentle reminders about rules and routines. Children are confident and enjoy celebrating their achievements with the childminder. For example, babies clap their hands and smile when she praises their attempts to stand up independently. This helps to support their physical development and boost their self-esteem. The childminder provides children with a range of snacks to promote healthy eating. She talks to children about what they like to eat and incorporates this into snacks. Children are encouraged to take increasing responsibility for their own self-care. For example, the childminder explains the importance of washing their hands before eating lunch. Regular trips to the local park and beach help support children to learn about their wider community.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. Children are keen to explore the childminder's home. They have positive relationships with the childminder and babies cuddle her when they are tired. Older children regularly take part in more focused play activities, such as playing games using dice, to help develop their number skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488794 Local authority Redcar & Cleveland Inspection number 1013016 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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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. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is registered to work with an assistant.

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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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