Childminder in Redcar and Cleveland

Inspection date 30 April 2019 Previous inspection date 13 July 2016

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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 monitors the progress children make in their learning. She plans appealing activities that help them to build on what they already know and can do. This contributes to the good overall progress they make. However, she has not considered ways to extend children's understanding of early mathematics even further. n Children are independent learners who make choices and lead their own play with confidence. They are keen to participate and eagerly share their experiences with their friends. They demonstrate a positive attitude that helps to prepare them well for later learning. n The childminder knows the children in her care well. She takes account of their interests and preferences when planning for their learning. She meets their care needs well. n Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder shares information with them about children's activities during their time with her and about the progress they make

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This provision is good

in their learning. She listens to their ideas and suggestions and follows their preferences in relation to children's routines and care practices. n Children show particularly strong skills in their personal, social and emotional development. Very young children demonstrate this when they consider the needs of others during play. For example, two-year-old children offer the last piece in a game to others who become upset. n The childminder shares information with other professionals, such as health visitors. This helps to ensure a consistent approach to supporting children's care, learning and development. n Children demonstrate a good understanding of basic hygiene routines, such as washing their hands. However, the childminder does not consistently help children to develop a deeper understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy.

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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 enhance teaching to help children to extend their skills in early mathematics and make even better progress in this area of learning n make even better use of opportunities to deepen children's understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home that are used for childminding. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector carried out an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at a sample of documents, including evidence of the suitability checks carried out on adults at the address. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the signs of abuse and knows what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder continues to build on her experience and knowledge, which contributes to ongoing improvements to teaching. For example, she has used knowledge gained from a training course to enhance the ways she plans activities for groups of children. Self- evaluation is effective and supports the childminder to identify ways to improve her practice. For instance, she has developed the way she assesses and records children's progress in their learning. She has contact with a number of other childminders, who support one another to review their provisions and share ideas for development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children's imaginative skills are well supported. The childminder becomes involved in their pretend play, offering suggestions, posing skilful questions and encouraging their ideas. For example, children pretend to mix a casserole in the play kitchen. Children are keen to keep trying and solve problems they encounter during play. For example, the childminder supports them well to try different ways to fit a puzzle together. The childminder identifies most skills that children need to learn next and plans specific activities to meet their needs. For example, she accompanies children to gym classes to help them to make faster progress in their physical development. Children enjoy making marks with chalk on the pavement. The childminder supports this well, for instance, by talking about the marks they make and giving suggestions about what else they could draw.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and at ease in the childminder's care. They demonstrate a strong sense of belonging and move about her home with confidence. They benefit from plenty of praise that helps to raise their self-esteem. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to spend time in larger groups. This helps children who are shy to further develop their confidence and develop friendships. The childminder creates occasions where children have to take turns and share, and she promotes respect and understanding. She has a positive approach to managing children's behaviour. They respond well and develop an understanding of right from wrong. Children benefit from plenty of fresh air that contributes to their good physical health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children generally achieve the levels of development that are typical for their age range. Those who are slower to make progress in some areas of learning benefit from tailored teaching that helps them to catch up. The childminder is mindful of supporting children to be ready when they move on to school. Children develop good levels of independence and quickly learn to manage their own self-care needs. For example, they wash and dry their hands and put on their shoes and coats. They learn to identify their name and the sounds that some letters make, which helps to give them a good foundation for later learning in literacy.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY462259 Local authority Redcar and Cleveland Inspection number 10075450 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 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 13 July 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Redcar, Cleveland. She operates all year round from 6am to 7pm, 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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