Childminder EY245333

Inspection date 2 October 2018 Previous inspection date 20 May 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 Partnership work with parents is strong. The childminder gathers and shares precise assessment information with parents. She incorporates their valuable feedback, which helps them to feel included in their children's learning. n The childminder provides a wide range of enjoyable activities for children. She knows children's needs and interests well and identifies how to promote their learning and development as they play. Children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder prioritises ensuring that children feel safe and comfortable in her care. Her calm and friendly approach helps children to settle quickly and develop a sense of belonging in her home. Children behave well. n Children develop a good understanding of the world around them and their community. The childminder takes them on regular outings, including bus rides and trips to museums, playgroups and to the park.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently exchange detailed information about children's learning with other settings that children attend. n The childminder's professional development plans are not sharply targeted to help her to raise the quality of teaching and learning even further.

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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 the exchange of detailed information about children's development with other settings they attend, and use this to support further their continued good progress n focus the programme of professional development more sharply to help to raise the quality of teaching and learning to the highest level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed teaching activities and evaluated the impact of these on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children, at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed the evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living and working on the premises. n The inspector took account of the views of parents, expressed in written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has recently completed child protection training. She accesses regular information updates about the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder also implements, and reviews, her robust policies and procedures to help to keep children safe and well. She is reflective and uses the views of parents and children to inform her planning for any improvements. She knows where to seek support if she is concerned about a child's development. Parents are complimentary about the childminder's services. They describe her as 'professional', 'caring' and 'always putting children first'.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder teaches basics skills well, which helps to prepare children for their eventual move on to nursery or school. Children practise their early mathematical skills as they complete a number-themed jigsaw. They use their problem-solving abilities as they work out how many one more toy makes. The childminder provides easy access to writing materials in the well-organised and attractively presented playroom. She sits alongside children and joins in with their chosen play activities. The childminder skilfully asks questions, while allowing plenty of time for children to think and answer. She offers plenty of praise and encouragement. This helps children to engage well in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate that they are confident and secure in the warm and welcoming environment. The childminder prominently displays children's artwork, which gives them a sense of pride. She provides a designated play space where children can choose freely from the broad range of accessible resources. Children independently access the ground- floor toilet facilities to meet their own physical needs. The childminder provides good opportunities for daily physical exercise and fresh air, which helps to support their good health. Children learn how to keep themselves safe, for example, they know what to do if there is a need to evacuate the home. The childminder is a positive role model who sets clear boundaries and expectations for children's behaviour. She reminds them to use good manners.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making at least the expected progress for their age. They recognise numerals and their own names, which helps them in readiness for the next stage of their learning. Children regularly attend playgroups where they learn to mix with others and develop good social skills. Younger children learn from the play and behaviours of older children. They show that they are confident and happy.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY245333 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 10059882 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 3 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 20 May 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Middlesborough. She operates all year round, from 8.30am to 5.30pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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Registers

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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