Childminder in Middlesbrough

Inspection date 13 February 2019 Previous inspection date 28 July 2016

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

n The childminder and her assistants provide a seamless flow of excellent activities. The pace of their teaching rapidly moves children forward in their learning, providing them with continual challenge. n Children are superbly behaved. They show care and consideration towards each other and to adults. The childminder and her staff are especially respectful towards children and are excellent role models to encourage children to behave positively. Children are praised in a consistent and meaningful way to help increase their self-esteem and emotional well-being. n The childminder and her assistants take time to identify each child's starting points. They use a comprehensive tracking system to precisely identify any gaps in children's learning or development. The childminder is committed to working with other professionals to very successfully address any concerns about children's development and narrow the gaps in their learning.

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This provision is outstanding

n Partnerships with parents are exemplary and form a strong basis to establishing a joined-up approach to children's care and education. The childminder is proactive in working with parents to ensure a seamless transition between her provision and home. Parents are extremely complimentary. They comment on the childminder's dedication and commitment to her role, and state that she provides a caring environment where children thrive. n The learning environment, indoors and outdoors, is very well organised. It is resourced with high-quality activities, toys and equipment, including natural materials. Children thrive in this highly stimulating learning environment.

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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 continue to drive forward the excellent evaluative and reflective practice to help to maintain the outstanding quality of provision.

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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 and working in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants have a very strong knowledge of the signs and symptoms that may indicate possible abuse. They know how to act swiftly and appropriately should they have any concerns regarding a child in their care. The childminder has excellent systems to support her assistants. She identifies further training opportunities and assesses the impact of professional development on outcomes for children. There are exceptional systems to accurately monitor the educational programmes and the progress that children make. The childminder uses insightful self-evaluation to expertly reflect on her practice and set challenging action plans for ongoing improvement. She recognises the importance of continuously striving to find even more ways to maintain the firmly established and outstanding quality of provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder and her assistants plan an inspired curriculum that encourages children to follow their expanding interests. They expertly support children to develop excellent communication and language skills. The childminder and her assistants introduce new words to children as they play and narrate what they see children trying to do. They skilfully pose open-ended questions that encourage children to think and draw on their existing knowledge and experiences. For example, children excitedly investigate with coloured rice. They observe changes to the colour, then pour and weigh the rice. The childminder expertly joins in with children's play to extend their knowledge further, such as by introducing additional tools during a play dough activity, to enable children to develop their pre-writing skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The environment is exciting, stimulating and extremely well planned to support children's learning across all areas of development. The childminder has extended the environment and enhanced learning opportunities even further for children by adding an outdoor room. The childminder has very high expectations of children. Children confidently manage their self-care needs from a remarkably early age. This contributes to the exceptional levels of independence that help to prepare children for school. Children frequently take part in exciting outdoor activities and benefit from lots of fresh air and exercise. Meticulous menu planning ensures meals are nutritious. Children are actively involved in the preparation of snacks as they chop fruit while also developing an understanding of safety.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make rapid progress given their starting points and capabilities. They acquire key skills and demonstrate positive attitudes to support the next stages in their learning. Children are confident and active learners who listen well, and can follow simple instructions. Children make rapid progress in their physical development. They are keen to try new things and show perseverance in their endeavours.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473526 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 10075664 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 0 - 11 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 28 July 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Acklam in Middlesbrough. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder works with two assistants and provides funded early education 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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