Childminder in Stockton-on-Tees

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 June 2017 25 April 2014

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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

 Overall, the quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She knows where children are in their learning and uses this well to help them to make progress in their learning.  The childminder is keen to develop her knowledge of child development further by accessing professional development opportunities.  High levels of care are provided. Children grow in confidence and are motivated to explore the range of experiences provided for them by the childminder.  The childminder has a sensitive and caring manner. She offers children plenty of attention, praise and encouragement. Children demonstrate that they feel valued and develop high levels of self-esteem.  The childminder supports children's emotional needs successfully when they prepare to move on to nursery or school. Effective partnership working with local settings helps children to become familiar with their new environment.  Children behave well within the childminder's home. Gentle reminders are provided for

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This provision is good

children to help them to understand the rules and boundaries set.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully support children's particular interests during their play in order to promote their learning to the highest level.  Self-evaluation does not have the exceptional detail to help identify ongoing priorities and plans that will help take the quality of practice to an outstanding level.

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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

 provide more support for children's particular interests during their play in order to promote their learning to the highest level  strengthen the arrangements for self-evaluation and focus on identifying precise plans for improvement that enhance outcomes for children.

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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 good knowledge of how to keep children protected from harm. She knows who to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. Safe recruitment procedures are in place. Assistants who support the childminder are suitable to work with children. The childminder supports her assistants well. Although only working for short periods of time or in emergency situations, they are well informed of policies and procedures through successful supervision meetings. Children's assessment information is reviewed regularly. The childminder identifies areas where children may need additional support. She reviews the experiences she provides to help children narrow any possible gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified. She uses her knowledge of how young children learn well, overall, to help them to make progress in their learning. The childminder provides a stimulating, interesting environment for children. They play in her home and garden areas, engaging in a wide range of experiences that support their exploration and literacy skills well. For example, children access a water tray area outdoors. Younger children deeply engage in their play as they fill containers with water. They pour water onto the ground and observe where it goes. Older children enjoy picking up foam letters. The childminder provides good support and helps them to recognise letters from their name. Good arrangements are in place to inform parents of the progress their children make. Written comments provided for inspection show parents value opportunities to share in their child's learning. They enjoy contributing what children have been learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's physical needs successfully, especially during periods of hot weather. For example, she ensures they drink plenty of water and wear sun hats when playing outdoors. Children are happy and enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. They develop strong relationships with her and other minded children. Good opportunities are provided for children to develop their self-care skills, including toilet training. The childminder makes good use of resources, such as story books to encourage children to talk about the sequence of this routine.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. The skills and knowledge they acquire supports them well, in readiness for school. Older children develop early literacy skills. They make marks using chalks and listen well to stories read to them. Younger children show high levels of fascination when they explore and investigate materials, such as sand and water.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY460500 Local authority Stockton on Tees Inspection number 1087454 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Eaglescliffe, Stockton On Tees. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 6 and works with assistants.

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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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