Childminder in Middlesbrough

Inspection date 13 February 2019 Previous inspection date 10 March 2016

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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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This provision is good

n The childminder completes ongoing assessment and monitoring of children's learning. She uses this information about children's abilities and interests to underpin her planning and teaching. Children regularly meet their next steps in learning objectives and make good progress. n The childminder gives children's personal, social and emotional development a high priority. Children are very happy in her care. New children settle very quickly and securely when they first arrive in the childminder's care. Children show that they feel confident, comfortable and safe. n The childminder shares her enthusiasm for art and craft activities with children. She provides many opportunities for children of all ages to use a range of media to develop their exploration and investigation skills. For example, children excitedly explore a range of materials, such as jelly and custard to look for hidden numbers. n The childminder is a good role model. She has high expectations of children and

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This provision is good

supports each child to develop an awareness of managing their own behaviour. Children learn to take turns with toys and resources. They learn to behave appropriately and are extremely well mannered. n The childminder does not make the most effective use of self-evaluation to help identify ongoing priorities and plans to help raise the quality of the provision even further. n The childminder's professional development plans are not focused enough on raising the quality of teaching in order to secure even higher outcomes for children.

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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 self-evaluation to help shape ongoing plans and raise the quality of the setting to an outstanding level n strengthen the plans for professional development to drive the quality of teaching further and secure the highest levels of achievement for all children.

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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 is alert to signs that children may be at risk of harm and knows how to report concerns about their welfare. She communicates with other settings that children attend, such as nursery and the local primary school. The childminder uses information about children's learning at nursery to plan activities to extend their understanding and skills. This promotes good continuity of learning and development. The childminder has established very good relationships with parents. She ensures that they feel welcome in her home and talks with them daily about their children's day and their progress. The childminder provides parents with a termly newsletter and encourages them to contribute to children's progress files.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder tracks children's progress. This enables her to highlight any gaps in their development promptly and provide children with good support to help them catch up in their learning. The childminder skilfully builds on children's interests and ideas. She supports children's mathematical skills as they play with toys that interest them. For example, children who are enthralled by dinosaurs are supported to compare sizes, groups types, and place them in order. The childminder helps children to prepare for their eventual move on to school well. For example, children confidently give meaning to the marks they make as they paint and draw.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show high levels of confidence and self-esteem. The childminder enthusiastically praises children for their efforts. Younger children clap to celebrate their successes and achievements. The childminder values children's choices and provides them with daily opportunities to freely choose what they want to do. Babies are inquisitive and safely explore with different objects that are within their reach. The childminder implements consistent rules and boundaries for children to follow. She works closely with parents to provide consistency when managing children's behaviour. Children develop good social skills. Younger children begin to learn to share resources with others. They pass objects to others and successfully receive them back. The childminder helps children to adopt healthy lifestyles. Children eat healthy and balanced food and have regular opportunities for physical play. They visit the local park to use large play equipment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are able to freely access the resources that they need to extend their play and development. They are motivated to join in activities and are eager to learn. Children make good progress from their starting points in their learning. They are well equipped with the skills and attributes required to support them in the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476448 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 10075864 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 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 10 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Middlesbrough. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She 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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Registers

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