Childminder EY358023

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 May 2018 17 January 2018

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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 promotes children's independence skills highly effectively. For example, children demonstrate a good understanding of the need to take precautions when playing outside on a hot day. The childminder supports them as they learn to take responsibility for applying sun cream and talk about the need to wear their hats.  The childminder uses observations and assessments to monitor children's progress and identify gaps in their development. This enables her to plan and deliver more effective learning opportunities to help all children make good progress.  Children's physical skills are very well supported. They benefit greatly from opportunities to play in the childminder's safe and secure garden. For instance, three- year-old children demonstrate good levels of coordination as they learn to use a bat and ball.  Children have strong bonds with the childminder. They demonstrate high levels of self-

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This provision is good

esteem and motivation to learn new things. Their emotional well-being is successfully supported.  The childminder has good relationships with parents. She ensures that they are regularly updated on their children's achievements and provides guidance about how to support children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The newly introduced programme for professional development is not fully embedded to support the childminder to raise the overall quality of her practice.

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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

 embed the newly introduced programme for professional development and raise the quality of practice to the highest levels.

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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. 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 has worked hard since the last inspection to ensure there are secure procedures in place to quickly deal with concerns about children's welfare. She now completes regular safeguarding training so she knows what signs to be aware of and the procedures to follow if she has a concern. The childminder uses self-evaluation well to continually identify areas for improvement and improve the quality of the service she offers. For instance, she values and is swift to act on guidance from her local advisers to improve her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified and experienced childminder plans very good activities based on children's interests and what they need to learn next. She provides children with a good selection of toys and stimulating resources and encourages them to make choices in their play. The childminder promotes early reading skills very well. For instance, children enjoy using their knowledge of letters and sounds to read words as they complete jigsaws. The childminder encourages children to look at the picture on the jigsaws to give them clues if they are unsure when reading the words. Children persevere for long periods of time during this activity and are extremely proud when they complete the task. The childminder understands the importance of supporting children when they move on to school. She compiles reports for teaching staff to promote continuity in approach.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn to behave well. The childminder is a very good role model. Children are confident and self-assured. They follow the childminder's well-established routines and respond very well to praise. They are proud to share their achievements. For example, three-year-old children are extremely keen to show adults when they write their own name on their pictures. The childminder promotes very good hygiene practices and encourages children to make regular healthy choices. Parents support the childminder as they provide healthy packed lunches. Children participate in activities that help them to develop an understanding of the world around them. For instance, they are excited when they observe butterflies in the outdoor area.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from what they know and can already do when they first start at the setting. They are independent and motivated to learn. Children manage their self-care needs well and settle quickly. Children aged three show a strong interest in letters and sounds and make good progress in their early reading skills. Children are well equipped with the key skills needed for future learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY358023 Local authority Stockton on Tees Inspection number 1122916 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 January 2018

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged three and four years old.

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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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