Childminder in Redcar and Cleveland

Inspection date 23 May 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

p.1

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

p.1

This provision is good

n The childminder has a good partnership with parents. She communicates with them regularly about their children's experiences and progress. Parents value the service the childminder provides. She tailors settling-in sessions to meet the needs of children and parents. n Children are extremely happy and confident in the childminder's care. She is loving, caring and highly attentive to their individual needs. Children form very strong bonds with the childminder. This helps to promote their emotional security and well-being exceptionally well. n The childminder observes children as they play and completes accurate assessments of their learning. Planning for future learning is based on what they already know and can do. This supports children to make good progress. n The childminder provides children with a wide range of exciting and interesting learning experiences. For example, she supports children's physical skills well as they enjoy

p.1

This provision is good

regular outdoor play and outings to the park, beach and local places of interest. n The childminder does not gather enough information about children's abilities on entry, to enable planning for learning and development from the outset. n The childminder does not use opportunities to extend children's understanding of numbers and counting to best effect.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

n gather more information about children's prior learning and experiences on entry, to plan more precisely and provide opportunities for children to achieve from the outset n develop further opportunities for children to use numbers and counting in everyday activities and enhance their understanding of mathematical concepts.

p.2

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 and development. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of all adults living in the household. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

p.2

Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to identify and report any concerns about the welfare of children in her care. She has broadened her knowledge of wider safeguarding issues, such as protecting children from extreme views and behaviour. The childminder is sensitive to the safety needs of children. She regularly assesses risks in the environment, as well as during outings into the community. She maintains a good overview of children's progress, enabling her to quickly identify any gaps in their learning. The childminder evaluates the strengths of her provision and makes changes to enhance her service.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder skilfully uses children's interests to extend their learning. She uses their curiosity about vehicles to encourage them to draw pictures. This supports children's early writing skills. The childminder supports children's developing language and communication skills as she introduces new words into their vocabulary. For instance, she tells children they have good balance as they climb up and down different levels in the garden. Children show they have good imaginations as they act out real-life experiences. For example, children arrange seats in a line and pretend to be the driver and passengers in a car.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children flourish in this welcoming environment. They are well supported to become self- assured learners. Children are confident to follow their own interests. They make choices in their play, independently selecting from the easily accessible resources. Children are confident to ask the childminder for help when they need it. The childminder teaches children to keep themselves healthy. For instance, children know to wash their hands before eating. The childminder acknowledges children's efforts and achievements with plenty of praise and encouragement, helping them to build a positive sense of self- esteem. The childminder encourages children to develop their skills in sharing and taking turns. Children are gently reminded about their behaviour as they play.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. They are happy, talkative and inquisitive. Children develop a love of books and enjoy listening to stories. They are confident when meeting visitors to the childminder's home and happily invite them into their play. Children acquire the necessary skills to prepare them for their next stages in learning, including nursery and school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY546309 Local authority Redcar and Cleveland Inspection number 10104309 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Redcar. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

p.4

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.

p.4

Registers

procedures set out in the guidance Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted, which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk . If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Registers

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.5

Registers

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open- government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.5

Registers

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: www.ofsted.gov.uk/user .

p.5

Registers

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

p.5