Childminder EY468723

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 January 2018 25 February 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The quality of teaching is good and some aspects are outstanding. The childminder observes children at play and uses her findings to assess the progress they make in their learning. She plans an appealing range of activities that help children to build on what they already know and can do.  The childminder's commitment to promoting children's welfare and well-being is commendable. Children demonstrate remarkable levels of confidence and self-esteem. The childminder's nurturing approach helps them to feel completely at ease in her care.  Parents are very happy with the services provided by the childminder. They comment that the childminder goes 'over and above' and they feel like 'part of the family'.  Children develop a positive attitude to learning that helps to prepare them for school. They are curious and motivated learners who eagerly join in activities.  The childminder regularly reviews her practice and makes plans to develop her

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This provision is good

provision. For example, she plans to provide more role-play opportunities for children. This contributes to her strong capacity to build on her already good practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder gives children too much help and guidance during activities. Children do not always have enough opportunities to express their own creativity and solve problems they encounter during play.

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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 more opportunities to freely explore, investigate and solve problems during play.

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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 carried out a joint evaluation of a number of activities with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She also looked at relevant documents, including evidence of suitability checks carried out on people in the household.  The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. She took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to enhancing her knowledge and skills. For example, she is currently studying for a further qualification and carries out independent research. The childminder supports her assistant well. She ensures he also continues to build on his knowledge and skills, despite only working with her occasionally. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe and knows what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder has formed effective partnerships with local schools and nurseries. This helps to provide a consistent approach to children's care and learning and supports them well at times of change, such as starting school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well. She incorporates their interests and preferences into activities. This helps children to engage in a wide range of play opportunities and they enjoy their learning. The childminder engages children in conversations as they play. This helps to extend their communication and language skills. Children learn about mixing colours as they make handprints with different coloured paints. The childminder extends their learning further by introducing more resources to the activity. For example, children compare the size and number of footprints they make using toy animals in the paint. This helps to promote their development in mathematics.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children's behaviour is exemplary. They cooperate as they play and show remarkable respect for one another. For example, they stand back to allow their friends to take a turn first. The childminder has robust procedures that help to keep children healthy. She attends to their individual needs, including regular medication, with diligence and sensitivity. Children benefit from a nourishing menu. They are keen to try new foods and discuss the benefits to their health with the childminder. Children have very good knowledge about how to keep themselves safe. For example, they talk about the dangers of ice in the garden. The childminder has very high expectations of children and encourages their independence at every opportunity. This contributes to children's excellent self-care skills and prepares them extremely well for school. The childminder makes excellent use of resources in her local area. Children develop an understanding and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

respect for the differences between people in their community and the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They achieve levels of development that are typical for their age. Children acquire the skills that will support them with the next stage of their learning and the eventual move on to school. For example, they follow instructions well and develop good levels of concentration. Children develop good early literacy skills. They make marks in a variety of ways and show increasing awareness that print carries meaning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468723 Local authority Redcar & Cleveland Inspection number 1102741 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Middlesbrough, Cleveland. She has an assistant who works with her occasionally. The childminder operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two-, three- and four- years.

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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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