Childminder in Middlesbrough

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 January 2018 28 February 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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

 Teaching is consistently good. The childminder has improved her knowledge of the areas of children's learning and plans exciting activities. Children make good progress towards their individual goals and show enjoyment in their learning.  The childminder has a strong focus on helping older children to develop the skills they need to start school. Children show increasing skill through recognising letters in their name and numerals of significance to them.  Children show good levels of independence and their behaviour is positive. The childminder is a good role model to them. She encourages children to take an active part in their own self-care and to make healthy choices.  The childminder has worked extremely hard in partnership with the local authority advisor to make positive changes for children and their families. She has attended a range of training courses to develop her skills and knowledge of working with children.

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This provision is good

 The childminder understands what to do if she has concerns about children's welfare. This helps her to keep them safe and protect from any potential harm.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are times during planned activities, when the pace is too fast to enable all children to link ideas, to help them fully explore and understand their learning.  The childminder is currently working on the ways to reflect and evaluate on the overall effectiveness of the setting to drive improvements forward even more.

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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 children with more time during planned activities to help them fully understand new concepts and consolidate their learning  implement effective systems to drive improvement and enhance the overall effectiveness of the setting even further.

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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 spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children. She discussed children's learning, assessment and planning with the childminder, and her self-evaluation.  The inspector obtained written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The qualified childminder has shown commitment and dedication to improving her teaching skills and practice. For example, she has attended training and network groups to help her develop a secure understanding of how to focus her teaching. This has a positive impact on children's progress across all areas of their learning. The childminder understands how to monitor children's learning and identify potential gaps. She has developed partnerships with other professionals to help access support if needed. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an in-depth understanding of the local safeguarding procedures. She knows how to identify vulnerable children and teaches them to build resilience and safety awareness.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular observations of children's experiences. She uses these well to contribute to their progress assessments and personal learning plans. The childminder uses her good knowledge of children's interests to enthusiastically engage them in purposeful activities. For example, children develop their small-muscle skills by using tweezers to pull toy animals from the ice. They delight in using books to link the animals to different countries, developing their knowledge of the world around them. The childminder has developed effective partnerships with other settings that children attend, including school. For example, she works alongside teachers to help children develop their early writing skills and increase their literacy development. Parents leave positive feedback about the childminder and are pleased with their children's progress, particularly in their communication skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers information from parents to support her in getting to know children when they start, such as the dietary requirements and routines for babies. This helps her to meet their care needs effectively and promote inclusion. Children have secure bonds with the childminder. She knows them very well and uses an effective amount of support and challenge to encourage them to develop confidence in their own abilities. This has a positive impact on children's emotional well-being. The childminder encourages children to manage appropriate risks for themselves. For example, they show safety awareness as they use the knives to cut their lunch into different shapes. The childminder teaches children to share and be respectful towards each other. Children take turns with minimal support and benefit from the words of praise from the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of their learning and are working in the stages typically expected for their age. They show enthusiasm and enjoyment in activities, and persevere to develop new skills. Older children show increasing mathematical ability and enjoy finding information from books. Young children benefit from attending small-group activities in the local area, as they develop their social skills and confidence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491765 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 1107955 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 February 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Middlesbrough. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education places for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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