Childminder in Middlesbrough

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 April 2018 Not applicable

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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 learning environment is well organised and stimulating. It supports children's independent learning and play. Children confidently select their favourite toys and play happily alongside one another. For instance, two-year-olds learn to share dolls and pushchairs when they play together in the role-play area.  The well-qualified childminder has a good understanding of the early years foundation stage. She has a range of policies and procedures in place to support her and her assistants to provide a good service for children and their families.  The childminder and her assistants are warm, sensitive and caring. They build strong relationships with the children in their care. They know them very well and meet their individual care needs effectively. Children are very settled and happy. Their emotional well-being is effectively supported.  The childminder has established strong relationships with parents. They are well

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This provision is good

informed about their children's progress and know how to support learning at home. Feedback from parents is positive and demonstrates that they value the childminder's service.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, younger children have to wait too long for support during adult-led activities and lose focus.  The childminder has not fully explored further ways to enhance the programme of professional development, to improve teaching to an even higher level.

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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

 review the organisation of adult-led activities and ensure the youngest children's learning is supported even more effectively  refine the programme of training opportunities so that it focuses more precisely on improving the quality of teaching even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, 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 and her assistants. 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a robust understanding of her duty to keep all children safe from harm. She ensures that her assistants are aware of their responsibility to act upon any concerns they have about children's welfare. Partnerships with other settings that children attend are good. The childminder is proactive in seeking and sharing information about children's learning and welfare. This helps her to successfully meet their individual needs. The childminder works effectively with her assistants and monitors their practice. This helps them to improve the effectiveness of their role. They work together to regularly evaluate the provision and make continual improvements to the service they provide.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children's language development is given high priority by the childminder. She is skilled in her interactions with children, which helps them to develop effective communication and language skills. For example, they are encouraged to describe mini-beasts in the outdoor area. They are highly motivated as they search for different mini-beasts and talk to one another about what they find. Children develop good physical skills. For example, two- year-olds learn to use scissors correctly during a craft activity and babies walk confidently around the playroom. Children's assessment information is reviewed well. The childminder identifies any gaps in their achievements and supports all children to make good progress from their starting points.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder successfully promotes children's good behaviour. All adults are positive role models. They encourage children to share, take turns and play cooperatively together. They recognise and praise children's achievements, helping them to gain confidence and self-assurance. Children enjoy a variety of visits to local community groups where they meet with other childminders and their children. This provides children with the opportunity to socialise in larger groups and make new friendships. The childminder supports all children to gain good self-help skills that enable them to become more independent. Children have many opportunities to be active and engage in regular exercise, such as playing in the garden, taking part in dance sessions and swimming.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are enthusiastic learners. They eagerly explore the environment and make independent choices in their play. They are absorbed in play for extended periods of time. For instance, babies become engrossed during a sensory activity when they explore paint using rollers and paintbrushes. Children are well prepared for their next stage in learning, including the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498801 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 1049118 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 27

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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. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Thursday, and from 7.30am to 4pm on Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 6. She works with two assistants.

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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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