Childminder EY273503

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 May 2017 25 April 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

 The childminder understands how babies and young children learn through play. She responds to their interests and uses these effectively to plan the next steps in their learning. Children are active learners and make good progress.  The childminder works exceptionally hard to teach children about how to be kind and accepting of others. They regularly visit people in the local community and raise funds for charities in the world. Children learn that they are unique and feel valued.  The childminder has developed effective partnership working with parents and other professionals involved with children. This helps her to meet children's specific care and learning needs and also promotes continuity.  The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and has high expectations of herself and of children. She uses her self-evaluation to identify areas to develop in the future, based on the changing needs of children who attend.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make effective use of the information that she gathers about what children already know and can do upon entry.  The childminder does not always provide enough opportunities for babies to investigate and develop their curiosity about the natural world around them.

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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

 use information about what children already know and can do to establish accurate starting points from which to check their progress  provide more opportunities for babies to encourage them to develop their curiosity and exploratory skills of the natural world around them.

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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 with the childminder and also the arrangements for self-evaluation.  The inspector obtained written and verbal feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is dedicated to meeting the needs of children who attend. For example, she has developed her knowledge of how to support their communication and language skills through signing. This has contributed to children's good progress. The childminder regularly shares good practice with other childminders and ensures she stays up to date with any changes to the early years foundation stage. She implements robust procedures to keep children safe. She is confident to identify children who are vulnerable and knows how to report any concerns about their welfare. Daily risk assessments are completed by the childminder to help minimise hazards to children. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of children's typical stages and patterns of development. She observes their learning and uses her knowledge to identify any areas where children may need extra help. The childminder helps younger children to develop their skills in using musical, light and sound resources. She uses simple words with actions to enhance their understanding, such as on, off, up and down. Children are intrigued to press the buttons and thoroughly enjoy experimenting. The childminder helps the older children to develop the skills they need to start school. For example, she teaches them basic writing skills and develops their use of mathematics through play. The childminder completes assessments of children's ongoing progress. She shares this information with parents and supports them to extend children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming, friendly environment for children and their families. Parents are really happy with the procedures to help them and their children to settle in. This has positive impact on children's emotional well-being and they show they feel safe with the childminder. The childminder helps children to feel valued and they develop good levels of self-esteem. For example, she praises babies who are learning to walk and claps when they take steps. They clearly enjoy this and keep trying to develop their physical skills. The childminder encourages children to be independent and take an active part in their own self-care. For example, she provides babies with their own spoon and supports them to learn how to feed themselves.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of learning and are working within the stages of development expected for their age. Babies and younger children have secure bonds with the childminder and develop good social skills and confidence. The childminder prepares older children for their eventual move on to school and works in partnership with teachers to promote continuity of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY273503 Local authority Redcar & Cleveland Inspection number 1078516 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 April 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Guisborough, Cleveland. The childminder operates between 7.30am until 6.30pm, Monday to Sunday, all year round.

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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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