Childminder in Redcar and Cleveland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 March 2017 12 June 2013

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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

 Children are particularly well cared for. The childminder places high priority on supporting children's emotional well-being and their confidence to explore and learn. Children display feelings of safety and security in the care of the childminder and enjoy positive relationships with her.  The childminder is committed to making ongoing improvements to her provision. She is proactive in seeking out new information and training opportunities to strengthen her knowledge and skills.  The childminder is an experienced practitioner and the quality of her teaching is good. She has firm knowledge of how children learn in a play-based environment and uses her skills well, overall, to support them to make good progress.  The childminder provides a range of opportunities and experiences that promotes children's understanding of people, families and communities beyond their own. Children learn to respect and celebrate each other's differences. They have access to a

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This provision is good

range of resources depicting diversity and enjoy learning about cultural celebrations.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully give children enough time to think about how to respond to questions.  The childminder has not fully developed the self-evaluation of her practice to include the views of all parents.

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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 teaching skills that help children to think through ideas and to have more time to respond to questions  develop the self-evaluation process further and include the views of all parents when identifying ways of continually improving the quality of the provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises.  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 is well versed in the procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child in her care. She regularly updates her knowledge of safeguarding practice and keeps well informed of all legislative changes and local authority updates. The childminder's home is safe and secure. Risk assessments are regularly carried out and used to help the childminder to identify and minimise any hazards. The childminder embraces new ideas. For example, she has improved her knowledge, skills and approach to how children learn outdoors. This has resulted in her reorganising her outdoor play area to maximise learning opportunities for children. The childminder knows the children well and understands where they are in their learning. This helps her to identify any gaps in their development and provide additional support where necessary. Partnerships with parents are strong, and parents comment that

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes and monitors children's achievements. This helps her to identify any gaps in their development and to provide interesting activities to support their learning. The childminder understands the importance of developing children's small- muscle skills in preparation for their early writing. For example, children manipulate small toys and build with different-sized bricks. Children's mathematical knowledge is well supported. The childminder reinforces colours and counting through activities that children are involved in. She also supports children's understanding of the concept of size. The childminder repeats words that younger children say, to support pronunciation. She encourages them to repeat simple words that she says to help extend their vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is responsive to children's needs and supports their health, welfare and physical well-being. The childminder promotes children's good health. They benefit from fresh air and daily exercise and they access the childminder's garden and enjoy regular trips out. The childminder uses good conversations at mealtimes to support young children's awareness of healthy eating. Children develop an understanding of safety from a very young age. They show they understand why climbing on the furniture can be dangerous as they identify they could fall. Children develop good social skills and behave well. For example, they mix well with their peers and learn to share, take turns and play cooperatively, following other children's ideas.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age and make good progress. They are keen and motivated learners and display a strong exploratory impulse. They play well independently and also enjoy interaction with the childminder. They become confident communicators from a young age, developing a good vocabulary. All children enjoy a wide variety of activities that supports them in developing skills for future learning and in readiness for the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435437 Local authority Redcar & Cleveland Inspection number 1065752 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Marske-by-the-Sea. 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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