Childminder EY468643

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 November 2017 19 March 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

 The childminder has secure knowledge of children's learning needs. She observes them at play and uses her findings to identify what children already know and can do. She then plans an appealing range of activities that helps children to build on their current abilities and make good progress in their learning.  Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder checks parents preferred method of communication to help ensure that the two-way flow of information between them continues to be effective. Parents are happy with the service the childminder provides.  Children enjoy their learning. They concentrate well during activities and demonstrate a positive attitude towards learning that helps to prepare them for school.  The childminder has a very positive and fair approach to managing children's behaviour. Children respond positively to clear boundaries and behave well. They benefit from

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This provision is good

plenty of praise that helps to raise their self-esteem.  The childminder reflects on her practice and identifies areas for development. This contributes to her strong capacity for continuous improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, activities are over directed and limit children's opportunities to be freely creative.  At times, the childminder does not take full advantage of opportunities to teach children about numbers and counting.

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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

 give children even more opportunities to freely explore, make choices and express their own ideas during play  enhance the strategies used to teach children about numbers and counting and support their mathematical development even more effectively.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development.  The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder and her co-childminder.  The childminder spoke to the childminder and her co-childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documents, including evidence of suitability checks.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. She looked at written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has developed clear and effective procedures that help to keep children safe and she shares these with parents. For example, she assesses and removes risks in her home and ensures children are collected by those who have the authority to do so. She knows what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder compares children's achievements to levels of development that are typical for their age range. This helps her to identify any areas of learning where children may need extra support. Children benefit from targeted teaching that helps them to make good progress and catch up. The childminder works well with her co-childminder. They share ideas and knowledge to help each other enhance their teaching skills. The childminder also builds on her knowledge and skills, for example, through her own research and seeking advice and guidance from other professionals.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder communicates well with children. For example, she listens carefully to children and repeats their attempts at words and sentences back to them, modelling the correct grammar and pronunciation. This helps to support children's communication and language development. The childminder supports children well while they play with dough. She encourages them to kneed and squeeze the dough, which helps to promote their physical development. The childminder teaches children about the natural world. For example, they compare the shapes and colours of leaves they collect on an autumn walk. Children enjoy joining in with songs and confidently sing along.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows the children in her care well. Regular communication with parents helps her to meet children's individual needs very well, including health needs and dietary requirements. She is aware of things that upset or unsettle children and supports them to build their confidence. The childminder encourages children to be kind and helpful to one another. For example, they work together to build a tower from bricks. The childminder promotes children's physical health and well-being effectively. Health and hygiene policies that are well researched and based on current guidance help to prevent the spread of germs and sickness among children. The childminder helps children to become independent in readiness for school. Children learn new skills, such as putting on their own wellington boots and washing their hands.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of learning and achieve well. They are confident learners who seek out their friends to share their experiences. For example, they dress up and dance together during imaginary play. They cooperate well during routines and follow instructions, paying close attention to the childminder. Children develop good pencil control and make early attempts at writing their names.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468643 Local authority Redcar & Cleveland Inspection number 1102735 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Redcar with her wife, who is also a childminder. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She offers occasional weekend care. She receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged two, three and four years old.

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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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