Childminder in Middlesbrough

Inspection date 8 March 2019 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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This provision is good

n The childminder uses every opportunity through play and planned activities to help children develop their communication and language skills. She provides exciting experiences and responds to children's wishes. Children are very eager to join in and motivated to learn. n The childminder completes detailed observations of children's activities which she shares with parents. This helps them to feel involved in their children's daily learning experiences and partnerships with them are effective. n Children have developed secure bonds with the childminder. They show that they feel safe in her care and seek her to interact and engage with them during their play. n The childminder knows children exceptionally well and is a good role model. She uses praise consistently which has a positive impact on their emotional well-being. Older children show kindness and patience with young children and share without any

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This provision is good

support. n The childminder shows commitment and dedication to meeting the needs of children and families. She is passionate about her work and has high expectations which drive her continual improvements in her aim towards excellence. n The childminder does not consistently provide parents and other professionals with highly accurate and precise assessments of children's ongoing development, specifically in children's areas of delay. n The childminder has not developed effective partnerships with other professionals who are involved in children's learning, such as speech and language therapists. This does not fully promote continuity of learning 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 sharpen assessments of children's progress so that they show an accurate picture of children's development, particularly in areas of delay n develop ways to share information about children's progress with all those involved in their care, specifically other professionals, to promote continuity and highly effective partnership working.

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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 assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children. She discussed children's learning, assessment and planning with the childminder. n The inspector obtained written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder regularly reflects on her practice to help identify areas for development. She works in partnership with the local authority to make changes and drive improvements forward. For example, she recently altered and enhanced her medication forms to further promote continuity of care for children. The childminder accesses regular training to help her to keep children safe. She has a robust knowledge of different signs of potential abuse, including how to respond if children are vulnerable to extremist groups and radicalisation. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder teaches children how to respect each other and play safely to avoid injuries. She shares information from her procedures with her assistant as he is used to support her in medical emergencies.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her knowledge of children effectively to create personal plans and next steps in their learning. She provides activities which excite them and help them to make good progress. For example, young children thoroughly enjoy the sensory aspect of exploring coloured rice and delight as they sit in the tray to fill and empty the tubs. Older children find the hidden animals and develop their language skills as they repeat the names and talk about what happens as they mix the colours. The childminder uses opportunities to develop older children's mathematical skills and young children's problem-solving skills. For example, children are challenged to count how many skittles they can knock down and encouraged to make a triangle shape to set the game back up. Young children complete complex peg jigsaws and maintain focus for extended lengths of time.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a stimulating and nurturing environment for children to grow and develop. She has a wide range of accessible activities which children can choose from independently. For example, young children are completely relaxed on the soft chair and choose to sit quietly, turning pages carefully in the books. The childminder encourages children to develop their physical skills. They walk to school each day with older children. She ensures children wash their hands before they sit together to enjoy healthy snacks and drinks. This helps to promote children's good health and builds on their awareness of healthy lifestyles. The childminder gathers robust information about children's care preferences and routines. This helps her to meet individual needs and promotes inclusion.

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Outcomes for children are good

The majority of children are working within the stages typically expected for their age and children who have areas of delay make steady progress in relation to their starting points. Young children have very good social skills and high levels of confidence in new situations. Older children show a very good awareness of the behavioural expectations. They begin to develop the skills they need for the next stages in their learning, such as starting school. Children are enthusiastic to learn and show enjoyment in experiences as they persevere and develop new skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542590 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 10098637 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder is registered to work with an assistant.

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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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