Childminder in Redcar and Cleveland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 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 established strong partnerships with parents. The childminder supports parents with ideas about how they can enrich their children's learning experiences at home. Parents regularly share a wealth of information and are extremely complimentary about the childminder and the care and teaching that she provides.  The childminder is committed to improving her already good knowledge. She has attended training course and she regularly meets with other early years providers to share good practice.  The childminder provides children with a varied range of interesting activities, toys and resources. These experiences support children's learning well. The childminder knows children's starting points and reviews their progress regularly. Children are eager to learn and make good developmental progress.  The childminder knows children well. She ensures parents provide information about their children before they start. This helps to establish their initial care needs and daily

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This provision is good

routines. Children attend toddler groups so they can mix with other children of a similar age. This helps to build on their social skills as they learn to share, wait and take their turn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully explored ways to further develop children's understanding of the differences and similarities between themselves and others.  The childminder has not fully established effective partnerships with all early years settings that children attend, to help them to work closely together to meet children's learning needs.

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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

 build upon the opportunities for children to learn about the differences and similarities between themselves and others  enhance the arrangements further for working in partnership with other early years settings that children attend, to provide a fully consistent approach to children's learning.

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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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to protect children. She knows how to recognise and report any concerns about their welfare. The childminder is well organised and keeps detailed childminding records. She is experienced and keeps up to date with any changes to early years practice, for instance, through training and her own research. This helps to ensure that children achieve good learning outcomes. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively to quickly identify and address any gaps in their development. She evaluates well and values feedback from parents. Since registration, she has made improvements to the indoor and outdoor play areas. This has enabled her to offer a totally child friendly environment with ample space and accessible resources.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit from well-planned activities and plenty of quality play materials that are carefully selected to reflect each child's individual development. The childminder carries out observations and assessments of children's development. She has a clear understanding of what children need to learn next and plans activities based on this information to help children to learn more. The childminder encourages parents to contribute to their child's learning and development. She supports children's language development well. For example, she uses commentary and descriptive language effectively when joining in with children's play. This ensures children hear a good range of different ways to say something and have opportunities to build on their vocabulary. The childminder encourages children's mathematical skills well. As children search for shapes hidden in the sand the childminder counts how many they find and talks about the

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very approachable, friendly and warm, which contributes to children feeling a sense of belonging and trust. Children behave very well as the childminder uses effective methods to recognise and reward good behaviour. For example, she offers meaningful praise. In addition, she displays children's artwork to give recognition to their achievements and developing skills. This helps to boost children's self-esteem and self- worth. Children benefit from a healthy and balanced diet that includes a wide variety of foods for children to make choices and to encourage their interest. The childminder provides a range of opportunities for children to be independent. They attend to their own personal needs, such as using the toilet and understand the importance of washing their hands afterwards.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They are happy and demonstrate emotional security. Children are developing independence, such as confidently trying to put on shoes and coats before going outdoors, and making decisions about what to do next as they play. They learn to count and recognise basic shapes. Children learn a good range of skills and show they are ready for the next stages of learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493855 Local authority Redcar & Cleveland Inspection number 1026357 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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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 Marske By The Sea. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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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