Childminder EY263313

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 July 2018 13 August 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 Children's welfare is of paramount importance to the childminder. She ensures that she knows children extremely well so that she can meet their individual care needs precisely. Children thrive in her care, developing high levels of confidence and a very strong sense of belonging.  Teaching is consistently good, and occasionally, outstanding. The childminder is an excellent play partner. Her skilful interactions motivate children, who take part eagerly and develop a real thirst for learning.  Parents are very happy with the services the childminder provides. They feel involved in their child's learning and contribute to assessments. They commend the childminder for supporting children to develop strong social skills.  Children make good progress in their learning. They achieve levels of development that are typically expected for their age.  The childminder has developed positive relationships with other early years settings and

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This provision is good

schools that children attend. A good two-way flow of information helps to support children's learning consistently and effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's self-evaluation is not sufficiently focused on continuously building on her already good teaching skills.  At times, the childminder does not give children enough time and opportunities to problem solve and work through their own ideas during their play.

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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

 strengthen self-evaluation to focus more on raising the quality of teaching to consistently outstanding levels  give children even more time and opportunities to solve problems and develop their own ideas during play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home that are used for childcare.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact it has on children's learning and development.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at a range of documents, including evidence of suitability checks carried out on people at living on the premises.  The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has extensive knowledge of signs that indicate children may be at risk of harm. She knows what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder ensures that mandatory training requirements are met and has plans to extend her knowledge and skills. For example, she hopes to learn sign language to help to promote children's communication skills more effectively. The childminder has developed effective ways to monitor the progress children make. She observes children's play and uses her findings to help her to identify children who need more support with their learning. She seeks guidance and support from other professionals to help her to meet children's needs more effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides appealing activities that match children's interests and learning preferences. She promotes children's mathematical development well. For example, they identify shapes and count bricks as they build a train. Children develop good imaginative skills. For example, they enjoy pretending to feed and care for dolls. The childminder supports children's developing language skills well. For instance, she repeats children's attempts at words and phrases back to them, to help them to learn the correct grammar and pronunciation. Children learn some early literacy skills. Younger children learn how to handle books and listen to stories. Older children benefit from seeing plenty of print in the environment and the childminder helps them to begin to recognise some letters and words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is dedicated and committed to supporting children's emotional well-being. Children benefit from extremely warm relationships with her that contribute to their very high levels of self-esteem. The very experienced childminder has excellent knowledge of how to promote children's good behaviour. She works in close partnership with children's families to ensure there are clear and consistent boundaries. Children are very kind and caring and their behaviour is exceptional. The childminder's procedures significantly enhance children's health and welfare. She has extremely high standards with regard to hygiene and safety. She promotes healthy lifestyles particularly well. Children benefit from regular country walks and plenty of opportunities for exercise. They make healthy food choices from a young age.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are curious and explore the well-resourced environment with confidence. They benefit from plenty of praise and encouragement from the childminder and show great pride in their achievements. Children who need extra support benefit from appropriately targeted activities and begin to catch up in their learning. They develop a good range of keys skills that helps to prepare them well for school. They are very independent and show excellent levels of responsibility and respect for others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY263313 Local authority Stockton on Tees Inspection number 1128771 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 August 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a qualification 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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Telephone number

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