Childminder EY401643

Inspection date 15 October 2018 Previous inspection date 8 June 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 works well with local schools and nurseries to find out how she can support children's learning more effectively. n Children settle quickly. The childminder is very caring and children develop a close bond with her and other children. n Children behave well. The childminder has clear behavioural expectations which she consistently reinforces. This is demonstrated when she patiently explains to older children why they cannot have all the jigsaws in the den they have created. n Children are independent. Young children demonstrate their growing independence as they attempt to put their shoes and coats on. n Children make good progress. The childminder uses her skills to observe children and identify what they need to learn next.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not always gather enough information from parents about children's learning and development when children first start attending to help them make more rapid progress from the beginning. n The childminder has not yet established highly effective links with all external professionals, such as health visitors who also support children, to support their learning and development 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 gather more information from parents about where children are in their learning and development when they first start attending n strengthen arrangements for exchanging information with external professionals who may also be involved with children to provide a more consistent approach to supporting their individual learning needs.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor activiites 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

The childminder is keen to improve her own provision. She evaluates her provision and reflects effectively on how she helps children to learn. She attends training to keep her own knowledge and skills up to date. For example, recent training on safeguarding has strengthened her knowledge further. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of signs and symptoms that may indicate possible abuse to children. She knows who to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder monitors children's learning and takes effective action when she identifies areas where further support is needed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder notices what children are interested in and extends their interests further. This is demonstrated as she develops children's interest in ramps, helping them to make bigger ones for vehicles to speed down. The childminder supports children's communication and language effectively. For example, she adapts her language when talking to younger children and repeats and extends what they are saying. This helps children to develop their language skills. Older children confidently use resources imaginatively. For example, they collect cushions from a sofa to make a den and select books for the childminder to read to them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children play well together. Older children begin to involve younger children in their play and younger children eagerly anticipate collecting older children from nursery. They are confident in the childminder's care. They demonstrate this as they talk to the childminder and inspector about the characters they can see in a game they are playing. Parents comment that the childminder provides a safe, caring and nurturing environment. Children develop an understanding of how they can keep themselves healthy. They enjoy a range of healthy snacks. Young children quickly learn that they must wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating. They enjoy fresh air as they walk to and from school and play in the childminder's garden. For example, younger children enjoy playing with the autumn leaves they collected as they returned from the school run.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those in receipt of funding, make good progress. They develop a good range of skills which prepares them well for the next stage in their learning. Parents comment that the childminder helps children acquire the necessary skills to settle quickly and confidently into school or nursery. Older children count with numbers in order and count a set of objects accurately. They confidently compare the size of different objects using mathematical language. Younger children learn to use tools, such as rolling pins, with increasing control.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY401643 Local authority Redcar and Cleveland Inspection number 10060068 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 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 17 Date of previous inspection 8 June 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Guisborough. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. The childminder provides funded places for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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