Childminder in Middlesbrough

Inspection date 4 April 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 completes relevant training opportunities and works closely with another childminder to seek support and guidance. For example, she has recently attended a course about observing children and providing them with better experiences to support their future learning. n Children are supported well to enhance their communication and language development. The childminder asks purposeful questions to encourage children's critical thinking. n The childminder fully appreciates the benefits of helping children to acquire skills needed in preparation for their eventual move on to nursery and school. She successfully fosters children's independence, self-care and confidence. n Children demonstrate high levels of determination as they attempt to complete tasks and do things for themselves. The childminder reinforces the importance of sharing and taking turns during activities. n The childminder has not fully embedded her self-evaluation arrangements in practice to

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This provision is good

strengthen the quality of teaching to an even higher level. n Although relationships with parents are good, the childminder does not always gather detailed information about their children's ongoing development at home to create a joint approach to their learning.

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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 embed self-evaluation systems to continuously identify current strengths and priorities for improvement, to raise the quality of teaching even further n extend opportunities for parents to consistently share ongoing details about their children's learning and development at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home used by children and observed play and learning opportunities. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records and policies and procedures with the childminder, including evidence of qualifications and the suitability of all adults living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written questionnaires obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is confident to discuss potential signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She is fully aware of how to continually protect children's welfare. The childminder has a secure understanding of what would give her cause for concern in relation to children being drawn into radicalisation. She uses effective systems to accurately record children's attendance and to log visitors to the setting to maintain children's safety.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of children's individual interests and plans experiences for what they need to learn next. She observes children to highlight their abilities and record their 'wow' moments. This supports children to progress well in their all-round learning and development. The childminder fully recognises her responsibility to complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years. She understands the significance of sharing this information with parents and health visitors. Children show excitement and enthusiasm as they willingly participate in a wide variety of activities. For instance, they concentrate well while exploring malleable materials and persevere when using an array of tools and equipment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is good and they listen well to clear explanations. The childminder provides them with regular praise and reassurance to build children's self-esteem. She implements effective settling-in procedures to help children to become familiar with their new surroundings and to build positive relationships from the outset. This successfully promotes children's emotional well-being. The childminder ensures children have daily opportunities for outdoor play to extend their physical development and to access fresh air. Children are offered a good range of balanced meals and snacks to help them to understand about healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They thoroughly enjoy taking part in creative activities where they express their artistic ideas and freely explore a selection of colour. Children develop an awareness of simple mathematical concepts. For example, they identify different sizes and shapes as they mould play dough and fill and empty various containers during sand play. Children start to recall past experiences and link their play to familiar songs, such as 'Twinkle twinkle little star' as they use a star- shaped cutter.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541143 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 10090444 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Middlesbrough. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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