Childminder EY490773

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 September 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 a thorough knowledge of the needs and interests of children in her care. She provides a wide range of exciting, age-appropriate activities to help all children make good progress.  The childminder is warm and nurturing in her interactions. Children build close relationships with the childminder and her assistant, and the other children who attend her setting. She helps children learn to behave well.  Parents express good levels of satisfaction with the quality of their children's care and development. The childminder gathers useful information about children's interests and achievements to help them make a good start. Regular information is shared about their ongoing development.  The childminder regularly evaluates the effectiveness of her setting. She gathers feedback from parents and children to help her make continual improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder and her assistant introduce new words as children play, they are not consistent in modelling the correct pronunciation of some words.  Although the childminder has attended training, such as paediatric first aid, she has not fully considered other professional development to expand her knowledge and skills even further.

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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

 consistently model how to pronounce words and help children learn the correct way to use these  focus more precisely on how professional development opportunities can be used to raise the quality of teaching to the highest levels.

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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 had a tour of the premises and spoke to children during the inspection.  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 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 understands her responsibilities with regard to child protection. She has a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event of any child protection concerns. She effectively minimises risks to children and her home is very clean and well organised. The childminder ensures her assistant is suitable. She works closely with her and observes her practice to make sure it is effective. The childminder has developed effective ways to monitor and track children's progress across all areas of their learning. This helps her to ensure children meet their developmental milestones and identify any potential gaps quickly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder provides interesting activities for children and effectively supports their learning. For example, children develop an appreciation for books, listening attentively when the assistant reads to them. They excitedly talk about the pictures and recall the parts of the story they know. This helps to develop their literacy skills. The childminder skilfully weaves in mathematical learning opportunities as she helps children to count and promotes the language of size. For example, she talks about how big or small a tower of blocks is. The childminder and her assistant play alongside children, following their interests. They chat to children throughout their play and children learn how to follow simple instructions, such as throwing a ball when asked.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have developed very secure emotional bonds with the childminder and her assistant. They are happy and feel safe in the welcoming environment. The childminder promotes good hygiene effectively and she provides meals that are healthy and nutritious. Young children quickly learn how to feed themselves with her support. Children receive plenty of opportunities for exercise and fresh air, and they practise their physical skills. They play in the garden and visit nearby playing areas. On outings they learn to keep themselves safe, such as how to cross the road and how to get off equipment safely. The childminder effectively helps children to learn about other cultures and to respect others' differences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn the skills ready for their next stage in learning, including their move on to school. Young children concentrate well in their activities and older children show readiness for starting school. Their independence skills are fostered, for example, they learn how to dress themselves in preparation for wearing a uniform and how to put their backpack on. Children learn how to use a knife and fork to cut up food and start to identify words and letters in stories, including the first letter of their name. Children show enthusiasm and excitement to learn. They are motivated learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490773 Local authority Redcar & Cleveland Inspection number 1022657 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Redcar, Cleveland. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She works with an assistant. The childminder holds a level 6 childcare qualification.

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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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