Childminder EY414060

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 April 2018 29 October 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 knows children in her care very well. She carefully plans activities linked to their interests and preferences. Children are fully engaged in their learning and make good progress.  The childminder uses outings into the local community, including to the beach, park, libraries and playgroups, to help to support children's learning. Children find out about their wider community and mix regularly with others.  The childminder supports children's communication and language skills very well. Children are provided with plenty of opportunities to practise their speech through discussions about their games and activities. Children enjoy close bonds with the childminder who is warm, gentle and caring. They settle quickly and well in her welcoming home.  Children are polite and respectful to others. They are helpful and consistently use good manners. Children cooperate and behave very well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not rigorously implement systems for tracking children's development to help her to identify and rapidly close any gaps in their learning.  The childminder does not target her professional development programme to help to improve her good teaching skills and knowledge to the highest levels.

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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

 enhance the implementation of systems for monitoring children's progress, to help to ensure that planning is even more precisely targeted to meet individual needs  focus the programme of ongoing professional development specifically to support continuous improvement to knowledge and teaching skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact of this on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed an evaluated activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, expressed in written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures that she updates her knowledge to maintain a strong understanding of her role and responsibilities in keeping children safe. She knows how to report any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder establishes effective partnerships with parents. They feel well informed about their child's progress and experiences, and value highly the service that the childminder provides. The childminder exchanges meaningful information about children's development and achievements with other providers attended by those in her care. She regularly uses feedback from parents and children to inform decisions about making changes to her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts positively with children. For example, she sits at their level and joins in enthusiastically with their play. The childminder provides an ongoing commentary for their activities. Children delight in meeting the challenge of completing new jigsaws and happily take turns when playing board games. The childminder introduces new words and vocabulary during lively conversations with children. She makes good use of opportunities for children to develop their early mathematical skills. For example, during craft activities the childminder engages children in counting objects and recognising colours. The childminder supports children to try things for themselves. For example, she encourages children to persist in fitting jigsaw pieces together and only intervenes if necessary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have fun and enjoy accessing a wide range of resources and activities. The childminder frequently offers children praise and encouragement and celebrates their achievements. This helps them to feel valued. Children demonstrate a strong sense of belonging. The childminder spends time with parents and gathers useful information about children's development and care routines from the start. This helps children to settle quickly and well. Children benefit from fresh air and exercise daily, for example, when they walk to nursery or school. They have regular opportunities to take manageable risks in their play, such as when they climb up steps at the local park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the necessary skills for their future learning, including the eventual move to school. They confidently express choices in their play and follow simple instructions well. Children regularly practise their early literacy skills, for example, they learn to recognise and write the letters in their name, in preparation for starting school. They solve problems for themselves, such as when they work out how to fit a large puzzle onto the table. Children are curious, confident and motivated to learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY414060 Local authority Redcar & Cleveland Inspection number 1105155 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Redcar, Cleveland. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers funded early education for three-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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Telephone number

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