Childminder in Middlesbrough

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 April 2018 Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The qualified childminder is extremely ambitious and strives to provide the best service possible. She is fully committed to her own professional development. She regularly completes training focused on developing the quality of her teaching. This supports her in providing outstanding learning opportunities and to continuously improve upon her already excellent practice.  Children are exceptionally well settled. Very young babies form remarkably strong bonds with the childminder and respond extremely well to the excellent care routines. She works in partnerships with parents and meticulously plans to meet the needs of individual children. This supports them to become highly independent and confident learners.  The learning environment is highly stimulating and well organised to support children's developing interests. All children are extremely motivated and curious to explore the wide range of high-quality resources. For example, babies show high levels of interest

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This provision is outstanding

in sensory books and respond positively to praise from the childminder.  The childminder has excellent systems in place to plan for what children need to learn next. She closely observes children and completes detailed assessments of their learning and development. She uses this information to support all children to make rapid progress from their starting points.

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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 extend the excellent outdoor learning opportunities that support children to lead their own learning and develop their independence 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 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 outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has children's safety and welfare as very high priorities in her practice. She has very robust policies and procedures in place to help ensure that all children are safe in her care. The childminder knows who to contact in her local authority with any concerns about children's welfare. She meticulously tracks children's progress and swiftly identifies any gaps in their learning. She has established excellent partnerships with parents and provides detailed feedback so they can effectively support their children's learning at home. The childminder accurately evaluates all aspects of her practice and identifies areas for future development that will have a positive impact on outcomes for children. For instance, she currently has plans to further develop the already excellent outdoor spaces to extend opportunities for children to lead their own learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder skilfully adapts the interesting learning opportunities to meet each individual child's needs and to ensure that they are enjoyable for all children. For example, toddlers respond extremely well to daily story times. The childminder asks challenging questions during story sessions and encourages children to think for themselves about what may happen next. The childminder works closely with local schools to ensure consistency in care and learning. For example, she liaises with teachers to ensure children are supported to learn about letters and the sounds they make in a consistent way. This helps to support their early reading skills most effectively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children demonstrate outstanding behaviour. They follow instructions, cooperate with daily routines and are caring towards one another. Children consistently say 'please' and 'thank you'. They are supported exceptionally well to share and take turns. Children concentrate on adult-led activities for a sustained length of time. They enjoy healthy snacks and have many opportunities for exercise and outdoor play. Children develop excellent physical skills. For instance, babies thrive during 'tummy time'. The childminder supports them extremely well as they learn to crawl and roll over. They respond positively to gentle encouragement and enthusiastic praise from the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children rapidly develop the skills needed ready for their next stage in learning and for their move on to school. They are very eager learners and fully engage in the extensive range of activities and learning opportunities the childminder provides. For example, toddlers rapidly learn new vocabulary during small-world activities and demonstrate excellent early number skills as they carefully count farm animals as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498314 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 1042955 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Marton In Cleveland, Middlesbrough. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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