Childminder 500953

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 January 2018 16 June 2015

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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 experienced and well-qualified childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She provides them with a broad range of interesting learning experiences. For example, children show high levels of motivation and concentration when they bake biscuits.  The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. She has good settling in arrangements when children first start and asks for detailed information from parents to support her in meeting children's individual needs most effectively. Children's emotional well-being is very well supported.  Partnerships with parents and other providers are good. Children benefit from this shared approach to their care and learning needs. Parents are pleased with the care provided by the childminder.  Children develop an excellent understanding of the natural world. For example, they take part in visits to the local bird sanctuary and regularly walk to the local wildlife

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This provision is good

sites. Children say this is the favourite element of their time with the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The learning environment is not organised as well as possible to challenge all children and support them to make independent choices in their play.  Monitoring and evaluations of practice are not fully embedded to identify precise areas to improve the already high quality of teaching.

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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 develop opportunities that ensure resources are fully accessible to children of different ages and challenge them when they make independent choices in their play  refine opportunities to monitor and evaluate practice and improve the quality of teaching to the highest standards.

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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 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 attends regular training and has a thorough understanding of her duty to keep children safe from harm. She carries out regular risk assessments of her home and garden and teaches the children to manage their own safety when they play. For example, they tell her when toys are broken or the outdoor area is slippery. The childminder supervises the work of her assistant and ensures he is kept updated about changes to legislation. The childminder has high expectations of herself and the children in her care. She is committed to her own professional development and regularly attends training to help her develop her knowledge of how to support children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder closely monitors children's learning and development. She undertakes observations and assessments of children's achievements and successfully uses this information to help her identify and plan for what children need to learn next. For example, two-year-old children are helped to learn to count through practical activities, such as baking. The childminder supports children's communication and language development very well. She encourages conversations as children play imaginatively with the role-play resources. For instance, she talks to children about what they are doing and models the pronunciation of new words when they pretend to look after babies and make lunch.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is good. Children demonstrate good manners and learn social skills. The childminder skilfully supports young children as they learn to take turns and share toys when they play in the role-play area. The childminder plans many outings in the local area which help to support children's understanding of the community they live in. Children have various opportunities to develop their physical skills when they play in the childminder's garden and local parks. They develop a good understanding of keeping healthy. For instance, they enjoy trying a range of different fruits at snack time and grow vegetables in the childminder's garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including school. They show high levels of motivation for learning and gain in confidence and independence. Children learn to use small tools carefully and with skill, such as when using glue during craft activities. They develop an interest in music and singing. For example, they enthusiastically sing their favourite songs, do the matching actions and dance to music.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 500953 Local authority Redcar & Cleveland Inspection number 1091055 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 12 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in Guisborough. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant. She has a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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