Childminder in Middlesbrough

Inspection date 24 April 2019 Previous inspection date 21 May 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Met 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 skilfully builds on children's interests to provide a wide range of exciting activities and experiences. Children are motivated and interested in their learning. They are beginning to develop a variety of skills they will need for their future moves as the childminder talks to them and joins in their play. n Children form strong bonds with the childminder and are happy and settled. They demonstrate a strong sense of belonging in the childminder's welcoming home. The childminder knows children and their families well and meets their specific needs. n The childminder uses high levels of praise and encouragement and effective messages to manage children's behaviour. This helps children to learn about boundaries and expectations. Children of all ages behave well. n The childminder has strong relationships with parents. They work together to ensure consistency for children while at home and at the setting. Parents speak very highly of

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This provision is good

the childminder. They say the childminder is supportive and understanding. n The childminder has not maintained a sharp focus on her continuous professional development to enable her to extend her teaching skills to an outstanding level. n The childminder has not fully considered how she can share information with other early years settings that children attend to support increased continuity in 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 pursue a more focused programme of professional development to help extend skills and knowledge to an outstanding level n enhance further information-sharing with other early years settings that children attend to promote continuity in their learning and development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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 has a good knowledge and understanding of how to keep children safe and secure. She has recently updated her child protection knowledge and knows the procedure to follow if she has any concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder thoroughly risk assesses her home. She teaches children how to keep themselves safe. The childminder monitors the progress of individual children effectively. She ensures their needs are accurately met. The childminder evaluates her practice and provision well to help to identify her strengths and address any areas for improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes initial assessments of children's learning in partnership with parents. This helps her to begin planning for children's progress from the start of their attendance. The childminder provides a wide range of toys, equipment and resources. Children choose freely from these and follow their interests across a broad curriculum. They have lots of opportunities for imaginative play. For example, children enjoy pretending to make a cup of tea and taking the dolls for a walk. The childminder engages children in conversations and asks questions during their play. Children talk about plans for the day and what they have been doing at home. This supports children's language skills and gives them opportunities to share their ideas and thoughts.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a natural rapport with children. This helps children to feel relaxed and comfortable in her care. The childminder works closely with parents to gain information about their children's individual needs. She provides children with familiar and well-structured routines that assist them in settling quickly. Children of all ages show confidence as they enthusiastically interact with visitors. The childminder supports children's well-being and sense of belonging, for example, by displaying their artwork and crafts. The childminder teaches children to understand the benefits of developing a healthy lifestyle. She encourages children to enjoy nutritious food that may, initially, be unfamiliar to them. Children have lots of opportunities to be physically active in the fresh air. They enjoy experiences further afield, such as visits to various groups and parks. This promotes children's awareness of the world beyond their immediate community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are well prepared for the next steps in their learning. Young children develop good early mathematical skills, such as counting in sequence, and they understand the concept of 'bigger' and 'smaller'. Children have good literacy skills. They enjoy selecting and reading books and are keen to draw pictures and experiment with making marks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471789 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 10083111 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 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 21 May 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in the Marton area of Middlesbrough. She operates Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm, term time only. 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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