Childminder in Middlesbrough

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 May 2017 Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder is very caring and gives children her full attention, providing a secure and nurturing atmosphere. Children show a very strong sense of belonging. They settle quickly and demonstrate that they are extremely happy in this highly stimulating and interesting learning environment.  Children make rapid progress in their development. Observations, planning and assessments are meticulously completed. The childminder expertly notes the progress made by all children within her setting and uses this to accurately identify what they need to learn next. Parents and other provisions that children attend are fully involved in this process.  Partnerships with parents are extremely positive and trusting. Parents pay the childminder the highest accolades. They speak very highly of the care offered to their children and the progress they have made in their learning.  Highly successful strategies engage parents fully in their child learning. Resources and

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This provision is outstanding

suggestions of how to use these at home are provided to further children's learning.  The childminder is an excellent role model for children and successfully teaches them how to manage their behaviour and conduct. Children quickly learn about the importance of sharing, taking turns and being kind to each other.

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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

 continue to explore ways to develop further the already stimulating outdoor area.

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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 outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an excellent understanding of her role for child protection. Her knowledge is up to date and she is fully informed of current procedures. The childminder is passionate about her work and focused on her professional development. She accesses ongoing training, such as webinars, to improve her teaching skills and she reads extensively. The childminder reflects on what she has learnt and how she can use this to improve further. Evaluation of her provision is highly effective and continual. For example, she is currently reviewing the already stimulating outdoor area to see how she can make this even better.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder is highly responsive to children's learning preferences, individual interests and achievements. She is very respectful of children's chosen play and gives them time to explore their own ideas. The exceptionally well-resourced indoor and outdoor areas give children a wide range of experiences. An excellent range of outings and visits is arranged to extend children's learning and experiences even further. The childminder is highly skilled in promoting children's communication and language. She follows children's lead as they talk about their interests, listens carefully to them and then asks questions to extend and build their vocabulary and understanding.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder helps children to gain an excellent understanding of how to keep themselves healthy and safe. For example, she sits with children as they prepare and eat their lunch together. She skilfully utilises this time to raise their awareness of nutrition. The childminder teaches them how to use everyday tools safely and how to assess hazards during their play. As they get older, children fully understand why they must wear a hat when it is sunny and why and when they must wash their hands. The childminder explains about the importance of exercise and provides excellent opportunities for their physical development.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make high rates of progress in relation to their starting points and are very motivated, enthusiastic learners. They are becoming extremely independent and have high levels of confidence. This prepares them well for the next stage in their learning. They become highly articulate communicators who use and understand an impressive vocabulary. For example, they explain to the childminder that butterfly wings are symmetrical and tell her why. Their understanding of number is equally impressive. Pre- school children count confidently up to 20 and recognise numerals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495451 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 1032078 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 4

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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 Middlesbrough. She operates all year round, from 8am 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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