Childminder in Redcar and Cleveland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 May 2018 28 July 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

 Children are confident and develop good skills to support their future learning. The childminder knows the children well and has a good understanding of their individual abilities. She makes regular assessments of what they can do and effectively plans purposeful and challenging experiences to focus on supporting their good progression.  The childminder maintains an effective two-way flow of information with parents and with staff at other early years provisions where some children also attend. Children benefit from the continuity of care and learning experiences that they receive.  The childminder is proactive in evaluating her service and achieving further improvements. She consistently monitors and evaluates all aspects of the provision and ensures she is continually up to date with changes in legislation.  The childminder successfully supports children's emotional well-being. She provides a

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This provision is good

calm and welcoming home-from-home environment, where children show that they feel very comfortable and happy in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always seek the highest possible level of detail from every parent about what their child already knows and can do prior to starting at the provision.

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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

 gather even more information from parents about what their child already knows and can do when they start at the setting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact on children's progress. The inspector spoke with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at documentation and records, including evidence of the suitability of adults within the home.  The inspector took account of parents' comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Children are safeguarded in the childminder's care due to her good knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event of any concerns. Necessary suitability checks for her assistant have been completed. The childminder has a range of detailed policies and procedures which she shares with parents and carers. The childminder monitors the educational programmes and progress of children effectively. The relationship between the childminder and her assistant is professional and supportive. Effective supervision and coaching are provided to continually develop the assistant's knowledge and skills. The childminder offers a challenging range of experiences across the seven areas of learning. She makes good use of training she has attended to improve her practice, such as reflecting on the different learning styles of boys.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is purposeful and children are encouraged to learn through developmentally appropriate play. The childminder uses themes that are of particular interest to children to help develop their understanding of the world around them and help them achieve the next steps in their learning. Children's speaking and communication skills grow as they talk with the childminder, for instance, about using scissors as they skilfully manipulate them. The childminder draws on children's previous experiences as they make shakers linked to a music activity. Planned and spontaneous conversations help extend children's understanding of new words and build on their increasing vocabulary. Children engage in imaginative play, based on first-hand experiences. For example, they play with role-play resources and confidently pretend to feed the dolls and change nappies.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children feel extremely comfortable in the childminder's care and know that she values what they have to say. They are exceptionally confident and frequently share their thoughts and ideas. The childminder's calm and enthusiastic manner has a very positive effect on children's behaviour and attitudes. Children routinely try to do things for themselves and show great success in their self-care. Children have good opportunities to learn about healthy lifestyles. They follow good hygiene procedures and develop a very positive awareness of healthy eating. Children learn how to keep themselves safe within the home and on outings. They go on interesting visits into the community which enable them to mix with other children and develop good social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They work comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. Children develop the skills and capacity to learn in preparation for the next stage in their learning, such as pre-school and school. They demonstrate a willingness to undertake new tasks and try new things. From a young age children are encouraged to take responsibility and manage their self-care skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY346902 Local authority Redcar & Cleveland Inspection number 1104576 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in New Marske, Redcar. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant and co-childminds with her husband.

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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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