Childminder in Stockton-on-Tees

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2018 15 October 2015

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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 form close and trusting relationships with the warm and caring childminder. She strives to ensure that all children are content and feel safe. Children settle very quickly and are happy and confident in the childminder's welcoming home.  The childminder lets children lead their own learning. She gets involved in their play and extends their learning well through introducing wider opportunities and activities linked to their individual interests. Children make good progress.  The childminder works well with parents to find out about the children's starting points. She accurately checks all areas of development and ensures that she plans activities that enable children to take the next steps in their learning.  The childminder uses calm and consistent strategies to help children learn what is expected of them. Children develop an understanding of their emotions as they talk about what makes them happy and sad. Behaviour within the setting is very good.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the strongest possible links with other settings children attend to enable them to share information about their learning.  Self-evaluation does not have the exceptional detail that helps identify ongoing priorities and plans to raise the provision to an even higher standard.

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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

 build stronger links with other settings that children attend and promote a more shared approach to supporting their progress  enhance the way in which self-evaluation is used to help shape ongoing plans to raise the quality of the provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas 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. The childminder manages and minimises risks in her home without limiting opportunities for children's development. The childminder keeps up to date with safeguarding matters and child protection. For example, she understands her role and responsibility to ensure children are protected. She knows what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare and the local reporting procedures. To support her continual improvement the childminder shares good practice with other childminders.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her observations and assessments to provide a wide range of activities that are linked to children's interests and which supports their progress. Children show good levels of curiosity during their play. They confidently explore and join in with enthusiasm. This helps children to develop their independence and increase their confidence in their own abilities. Younger children are eager to join in with activities, such as adding water to the sand. The childminder supports their understanding and emerging language skills. For example, she explains how to access and use the tap to fill the watering can and they discuss how this is heavy. The childminder supports children's mark-making skills well. For example, she encourages children to experiment with making marks in the sand and older children write their own names.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment for children, indoors and outdoors. Children are busy, engaged and motivated to explore. They build positive relationships with each other and learn to take account of the needs of others. For instance, the childminder teaches them to wait for their turn while they explore the cars outdoors. She teaches them to apologise when they make a mistake. The childminder praises children for their efforts. For instance, when children practise building sandcastles she says, 'Oh wow. You are very good with that'. Children feel encouraged, build confidence in their abilities and develop positive self-esteem. Children develop an understanding of sun safety as they ask for hats when playing outdoors and are offered constant drinks. Children link these drinks to watering the plants and the need to stay hydrated.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show good levels of focus and concentration during activities. They use hand-to- eye coordination to methodically thread cereals onto pipe cleaners as they make bird feeders. Children show their mathematical skills as they count the rings, use sequencing and comparing size. They develop their good imaginations and become immersed in their play as they become a digger in the sand. Children learn the important skills needed in preparation for their next stage in development, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 305834 Local authority Stockton on Tees Inspection number 1127891 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 October 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000 and live in Ingleby Barwick. She operates from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, for 48 weeks of the year. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides early education funding for two-, three- and four-year olds.

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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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