Childminder in Redcar and Cleveland

Inspection date 21 May 2019 Previous inspection date 7 April 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 is skilled at following the lead set by children and enhancing their play. She encourages them to make choices about where they would like to learn. Children make good progress and show good levels of independence. n The childminder understands the importance of preparing older children to start school. She takes them on regular visits to the school nursery and works in partnership with parents and teachers to promote continuity. n Children are very happy, settled and confident in the childminder's care. They have developed secure bonds with her and she knows them extremely well. This has a positive impact on children's emotional well-being. n The childminder provides a safe, welcoming and exciting environment for children and their families. She ensures children have use of the stimulating outdoor area and prepares this effectively for them to explore and develop new skills. n The childminder regularly gathers feedback from parents and children which she uses

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This provision is good

to help her to evaluate the setting. Parents' feedback is very positive and they are thoroughly happy with the care and learning that their children receive. n The childminder has not fully considered how distractions, such as television, impact on children's attention during play and activities. n The childminder has not extensively explored ways to monitor older children's progress, to ensure each area of learning is fully covered.

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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 consider, and address, the impact of background distraction on children's ability to deeply engage in activities n enhance ways to consistently monitor older children's progress across every area of their learning.

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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 spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children. She discussed children's learning, assessment and planning with the childminder. n The inspector obtained written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has worked hard to drive improvements forward and strive towards excellence. Since the last inspection she has developed booklets to help her to get to know specific details about children's care needs before they start. This helps her to meet children's needs swiftly and has had a positive impact on how well they settle in. The childminder regularly enhances her skills to work with children. She has developed her knowledge of children's learning and development. The childminder refreshes her understanding of child protection procedures on an annual basis. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder recognises potential signs of neglect and abuse. She completes detailed risk assessments and practises fire drills with children. This helps them to learn about keeping themselves safe in an emergency.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is consistently good. The childminder is skilled at adjusting the level of challenge and support for children as they explore experiences together. For example, she uses mathematical language to encourage older children to count and make shapes in the sand. Younger children thoroughly enjoy exploring materials using all of their senses. They develop their language skills as the childminder models simple words and phrases to them. The childminder gathers information from parents to help her to understand their stages of development when they start. She uses this knowledge to plan challenging next steps for children and focus her teaching on the most needed areas. Parents are fully involved in their children's ongoing learning. The childminder regularly shares detailed observations of children's activities and asks for parents' feedback.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model for children. She gently reminds them to be well- mannered and helps them to learn how to share and take turns. Older children begin to develop their social skills and welcome the praise consistently given by the childminder. This has a positive impact on their behaviour and self-esteem. The childminder promotes children's good health. She ensures that they are protected from the sun. Young children know where to get their water bottle from for regular drinks. Older children begin to manage their own personal hygiene, such as brushing their teeth and washing their hands. The childminder regularly takes children into the local community, for example, visiting the local parks and facilities nearby. This helps children to learn about other people around them and the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show enjoyment in their learning and are keen to join in with activities. Young children develop good physical skills and enjoy filling and emptying buckets of coloured sand outdoors. Older children demonstrate their independence skills and have excellent language skills. They clearly communicate their needs to the childminder and develop an understanding of behavioural boundaries.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477604 Local authority Redcar and Cleveland Inspection number 10075966 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 7 April 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and is located in Ormesby, Middlesbrough. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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