Thompson, Julie Anne

Inspection date 14 March 2019 Previous inspection date 10 November 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder assesses children's development and plans for what they need to learn next successfully. She organises the play environment to help children develop good independence. For example, they select toys and resources, which are easily accessible. n Children form exceptionally strong attachments to the childminder. She gives them constant and individual attention and they thrive in her nurturing care. Children are extremely independent. They learn excellent self-care skills and develop a superb understanding of hygiene practices and how to maintain their good health. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder has developed effective systems that help to include parents in planning for their child's next steps in learning. These help to ensure that children have a consistent approach to their learning in the setting and at home. n The childminder is a good role model and manages children's behaviour successfully.

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This provision is good

Children receive clear guidance about boundaries and expectations. This helps them to understand the reasons for rules, such as keeping themselves and others safe. n The childminder successfully evaluates her service. She seeks the views of children and parents, to help determine what works well and how to improve her practice. n Most recently, the childminder has focused her professional development on completing mandatory qualifications and training. However, she has not yet fully focused on developing a deeper knowledge of the curriculum to help her accelerate children's learning 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 focus professional development more effectively on gaining a deeper understanding of teaching and learning, to help children achieve more rapid progress from their starting points.

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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 keeps her knowledge up to date. She knows and understands her role in identifying when a child may be at risk of harm and the procedures to follow. The childminder's policies, procedures and risk assessments support children's health, safety and well-being effectively. She continually assesses risks in the environment to help keep children safe and supports children in their understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For instance, the childminder is in the process of renovating her garden to ensure that surfaces are safe for children to use.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a broad range of activities to spark children's interest. She provides learning experiences and a variety of resources to support children's engagement and understanding. For example, she uses soft toy animals to enrich a story and support further engagement of young children. Children eagerly explore a variety of books and games and they excitedly read these to the childminder and to others. This supports children's understanding of print and supports their pre-reading skills. The childminder is responsive to all children's needs and attempts to communicate. She responds with interest and warmth as young children talk excitedly. The childminder provides children with commentary on their play. She models language and introduces new words. This supports their language and thinking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder works extremely diligently to help children to feel confident and to raise their self-esteem. She teaches children how to understand their feelings exceptionally well and she constantly praises their achievements. The childminder helps children to make choices and decisions. She joins in their chosen activities and is exceedingly playful and imaginative. For example, she takes on the voices of toys and acts out play scenes with children. The childminder provides children with an exceptionally healthy and nutritionally balanced diet. She provides excellent opportunities for children to play outdoors, ensuring that they are appropriately dressed for the weather. Children take part in a wealth of activities outside to support their investigative skills. They explore the local environment and collect items within the park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and acquire a range of skills to support their future development and their eventual move on to school. They become increasingly independent and learn to manage personal care tasks, including feeding themselves and using the toilet. Children learn about mathematics through activities which include counting and playing with shapes. They enjoy looking at books and practise making marks, which helps to support their good literacy skills. Children show high levels of curiosity and concentration as they explore with cars and how they move. They discover how to move cars around the map and compare speeds. This helps children to learn about sounds and develop good hand-to-eye coordination.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY404922 Local authority Redcar and Cleveland Inspection number 10071850 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 4 Date of previous inspection 10 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 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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