Childminder in Middlesbrough

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 July 2018 14 April 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 are extremely happy and settled in the childminder's care. They follow the well-established daily routines successfully and develop good independence skills. For example, they put their own sun hats and shoes on before they go outside. They have a good understanding of the need to apply sun cream when it is a hot day.  The childminder monitors children's development well. This helps her to identify gaps in their learning and plan effectively for what they need to learn next. She shares this information with her assistants, other settings that children attend and parents, which contributes towards children making good progress.  The childminder and her assistants work well together to provide a welcoming and stimulating environment. Children choose from a good range of toys and resources to extend their learning. For instance, children are motivated to explore the water wall in the outdoor area. They confidently make choices and use language such as 'full' and

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This provision is good

'empty' as they play.  The childminder has a kind and caring approach and interacts purposefully with children during their activities. She is sensitive about appropriate times to offer help and when to let children work things out for themselves.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's evaluations do not consistently support her to identify sharply focused areas for improvement that promote excellent outcomes for all children.

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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

 enhance evaluations of practice even further and identify sharply focused areas for improvement that support all children to make rapid and sustained progress.

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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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants complete regular training to keep their knowledge up to date about child protection issues. They all know what to do if they have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has successfully addressed the recommendations set at the previous inspection, which has had a positive impact on children's communication and language skills. The childminder is highly organised and has a wide range of policies and procedures in place which helps her to provide a high-quality service. She is proactive in building on her professional knowledge, which includes finding new ways to do things. For instance, she has extended opportunities for children to play outside. The childminder has robust supervision procedures in place and provides ongoing guidance, training and support for her assistants in developing their role.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's language development well. She names objects and repeats back their attempts at talking with the correct words. The childminder and her assistants are qualified and have a good understanding of how children learn through play and exploration. They provide a broad range of learning experiences based on children's interests and learning needs. For example, they encourage children to explore multicoloured rice using a variety of different measuring tools and equipment. Children are highly engaged throughout the activity and spend a long time following their own interests. For instance, older children consolidate learning when they pretend to plant seeds and water them as they have previously done in the outdoor area.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Positive partnerships with parents help the childminder to meet children's individual needs well. The childminder obtains detailed information from parents when children first attend. She knows children's preferences and helps them feel assured. Parents appreciate the support they receive from the childminder. Children behave well. The childminder and her assistants teach children to take turns and respect people's differences. Children regularly hear praise which helps to support their emotional well-being. They benefit from a variety of outings with the childminder. For example, they visit indoor play areas and local parks where they use large apparatus to further develop their good physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They learn important skills that help to prepare them well for starting school. For example, from a young age, they gain a good knowledge of numbers and mathematical language during practical activities. Pre- school children show an interest in letters and the sounds they make. They identify words that begin with the same sound and recognise familiar written words, such as their name.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY384700 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 1093653 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 22

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Tollesby, in Middlesbrough. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder does not currently operate on a Wednesday. She has a level 3 qualification and works with two assistants who have relevant qualifications at level 2.

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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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