Childminder EY536287

Inspection date 15 October 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 develops strong emotional bonds with children from the start. Children are happy, settled and the childminder is caring and attentive to their needs. Children thoroughly enjoy the childminder's company and are eager for her to join in their play. They show confidence and high levels of self-esteem. n The childminder supports children's communication and language development well. She encourages conversation, models language and introduces new words as they read books together. n Partnerships with parents are good, overall. The childminder keeps the parents involved and well informed about their child's progress. She sends them regular photographs and informs them about their child's daily routines and activities. Parents comment that she is a passionate and natural educator. n The childminder shows a strong commitment to keeping her knowledge and skills up to date. She attends regular training and engages in professional exchanges with other

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The provision is good

childminders both in the locality and through social media. This has a positive impact on the outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently provide opportunities for children to learn about other cultures and places to help extend their understanding of the world. n The childminder has not found successful ways to engage parents consistently in her self-evaluation to help identify further areas for improvement.

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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 increase opportunities to help children understand more about the wider world that further support their understanding of cultures, similarities and differences n enhance the self-evaluation process and involve parents more fully in identifying where aspects of the provision can be improved.

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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 understands her responsibility to help protect children from harm and what to do if concerned about a child's welfare. She implements effective policies and procedures and has all the required documentation. The childminder risk assesses her home and outings that children go on to identify and minimise potential hazards. Since her registration the childminder has accessed training to help keep her professional knowledge up to date. She understands the importance of working with other settings and professionals to provide continuity in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder identifies when children's development does not meet with expectations. She targets her teaching to effectively support them in these areas. Through close monitoring, she recognises the quick progress that children make in a short space of time. The childminder understands what children's current fascinations and interests are and builds on their play experiences. She offers real-life resources to enhance children's enjoyment during role play. Story times are engaging for children and they sustain their attention well. When they ask for a story to be repeated, the childminder encourages them to retell the story, which they do successfully. This helps boost their literacy skills and promotes their communication and language well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model, she is polite and respectful. Children behave well, they consistently use simple manners, such as saying 'please' without being reminded. Children's good health is promoted and they enjoy a wealth of daily outdoor experiences in the park, woodland and at the beach. They develop an understanding of healthy foods. They try new things and ask the childminder for their favourite fruits at snack time. The childminder ensures that children develop a clear understanding of how to keep themselves and others safe. She talks to children about how she is using a sharp knife to cut an apple. Young children share their understanding with others by relaying, 'It is a sharp knife, careful'.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development. They develop independence skills and an eagerness to learn that prepares them well when they move to school. Children learn to change their clothes and shoes. Older children develop large skills and younger children begin to describe what they can hear, extending their language skills well. Children have an abundance of opportunities to develop their mathematical skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536287 Local authority Redcar and Cleveland Inspection number 10077141 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder was registered in 2016 and lives in Redcar. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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