Childminder in Middlesbrough

Inspection date 4 September 2018 Previous inspection date 11 December 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder and her assistant provide a child-centred and well-resourced environment where children develop a strong sense of belonging. They teach children to be kind and caring towards one another and help them to build friendships. The childminder provides frequent praise and encouragement, to help children recognise their efforts and achievements. n The childminder forms strong relationships with parents. For example, she keeps parents well informed about their child's progress through regular verbal reports and gives ideas to parents to extend their child's learning at home. n The childminder helps children to learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles. She provides healthy snacks and plenty of opportunities for children to enjoy and benefit from fresh air and exercise. n Children have access to a broad range of resources and experiences. Overall, they make good progress in all areas of development. The childminder monitors their

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The provision is good

ongoing development and plans for their next stage in learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although, the childminder has kept up-to-date with her first-aid knowledge, she has not maintained an up-to-date paediatric first-aid certificate. n Occasionally, the childminder does not give children time to think about how to respond to questions and share their ideas when extending their learning further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date ensure a valid paediatric first-aid certificate is in place at all times. 31/10/2019

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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

n enhance teaching skills further and provide children with enough time to think, respond and share their ideas when challenging them in their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n 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. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant are clear about how to identify and report any signs and symptoms of potential harm to children. They keep their knowledge of local child protection procedures up to date, so they can report concerns quickly. The childminder reflects on her practice, and identifies and plans for improvements that enable her to continually meet children's changing needs. The childminder keeps children safe at all times. She has completed a first aid at work qualification while waiting to access a paediatric first-aid course, and attended various sessions with older children to enhance their and her own understanding of CPR for children. This enables her to keep children safe. The childminder carries out effective supervision and coaching for her assistant to continually develop their knowledge and skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of children in her care. She evaluates their development when they first attend and plans activities based on children's interests to support their all-round development. For example, she provides a range of toy animals that children are eager to put in the farm and extend imaginative play. The childminder skilfully integrates mathematical concepts, such as counting and size into the activity. This supports children's development. She readily encourages children to develop an interest in and enjoyment of books, to develop their early literacy skills. Children enjoy the quiet time as they read their story. Children retell the story with props and make animal sounds linked to the pictures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's health effectively and maintains a clean and hygienic environment. For example, she teaches and follows good handwashing routines, and develops children's understanding of good dental hygiene. The childminder informs parents of her policies, including the health and sick-children policies, which she follows to help prevent the spread of infection. The childminder provides lots of activities to help children develop good physical skills. For example, children play with excitement outdoors, where they run and ride bicycles. Children learn about nature and the lives and beliefs of others, to support their understanding of the world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are prepared for the next stage in their learning, including school. They make good progress from their starting points. Children quickly gain good communication skills. This forms part of their play and they show high levels of confidence in communicating with others, speaking and using signing. Children are independent and capable. They demonstrate good concentration. Children develop hand control in preparation for writing. They enjoy drawing pictures and older children start to form letters.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444847 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 10064818 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 11 December 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Middlesborough. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She works with an assistant and holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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