Childminder in Redcar and Cleveland

Inspection date 18 March 2019 Previous inspection date 21 September 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 Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder provides a stimulating, caring childcare environment. Children are relaxed, content and happily approach the childminder. They establish close bonds and secure attachments with her. This raises their self-esteem and confidence. n Children's behaviour is good. They learn how to take turns, share resources and build positive relationships with each other. The childminder is a positive role model. She teaches children about how to be kind and accepting of others. n High standards of hygiene are maintained throughout all childcare areas to promote children's health. n The childminder supports children's language development effectively. She speaks clearly to encourage correct pronunciation and gives children time to initiate conversations. n The childminder has not considered how she can further develop the good systems for assessing children's progress, to enable more rapid progress across all areas of

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This provision is good

learning. n The childminder does not always take advantage of the good partnerships she has with parents to encourage them to contribute to their child's learning in the setting.

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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 strengthen way in which assessments are used to promote children's rapid progress and higher achievement in all aspects of their learning n explore additional ways to encourage parents to engage even more with their child's learning in the setting.

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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 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.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities for keeping children safe. She has a good understanding of how to recognise and respond to concerns about children's welfare. She completes training to update and extend her knowledge of wider safeguarding issues. Checks are completed on her home to ensure potential risks are minimised. Children are appropriately supervised both indoors and when on outings. The childminder accesses online training to keep her skills and knowledge up to date and relevant. She evaluates and reflects on her practice to improve the quality of care for children. For example, she makes changes to activities to keep children engaged and motivated.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder takes children's interests and next steps for learning into consideration when planning activities. She recognises where children may need additional support and sensitively provides this. As a result, children enjoy play and acquire new skills. For instance, children persist, concentrate and develop increasing fine motor skills as they join tracks together for their vehicles. The childminder is skilled at developing children's mathematical understanding. For example, she encourages children to count objects and discuss size and shape as they play with picture cards and jigsaw puzzles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder obtains detailed information from parents when children first attend. She knows children's preferences and care needs and helps them to feel assured. Children are taken to participate in group activities in local toddler groups. This gives them opportunities to explore different environments and resources. As well as promoting their learning, this helps them to gain invaluable social skills to prepare them for school. Children are encouraged to be active and engage in physical play both in the setting and when they participate in trips to the local parks. They enjoy outings and visits in the local community and gain an awareness of the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from the starting points in their learning. They are gaining the necessary skills to make a positive start at nursery and school. They are increasingly independent and confidently make choices and decisions about their play. Their understanding of mathematics is developing well. For example, they correctly count objects and recognise numerals as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY430561 Local authority Redcar and Cleveland Inspection number 10071852 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 - 14 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 21 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Marske-By-The-Sea. She operates her provision all year round from 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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