Childminder in Redcar and Cleveland

Inspection date 27 June 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 Children are well settled in the childminder's care and demonstrate a strong sense of belonging. They develop close bonds with the childminder and her assistant and this helps them to feel safe and secure. For example, babies often crawl up onto their laps for a cuddle and reassurance. n Parents are very happy with the care and learning that the childminder provides. They say their children have 'come on leaps and bounds' and that they have peace of mind while their children are attending. n The childminder observes children at play to help her to monitor and assess the progress they make. Parents contribute to assessments from the outset and share information about their children's learning at home. Assessments are accurate and the childminder uses them well to plan for children's ongoing learning. n Children make good progress in their learning. They develop skills in mathematics and literacy that help to prepare them well for later learning.

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This provision is good

n The childminder communicates effectively with other settings that children attend. This helps to provide a consistent approach to children's care, learning and development. n The childminder does not consider more-effective ways to support older children to concentrate and persevere during activities to help to prepare them more effectively for school. n The arrangements for professional development do not focus well enough on extending the quality of teaching to even higher levels.

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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 develop more-effective ways to encourage older children to develop even higher levels of concentration and perseverance in their learning n strengthen the arrangements for professional development to focus more effectively on raising the already good quality of teaching.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home that are used for childminding. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed its impact on children's learning and development. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at a range of documents, including evidence of the suitability checks carried out on people who live and work in the household. n The inspector observed an activity and evaluated it alongside the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at written feedback provided by parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has secure knowledge about child protection procedures and keeps up to date with relevant legislation and guidance. She knows what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder supervises and supports her assistant effectively. They meet regularly to discuss the progress that children make, share ideas for activities and review one another's practice. This contributes to the childminder's self-evaluation, which also takes account of the views of parents and children. The childminder uses her findings to help her to build on her good practice. Effective methods of observation and assessment of children's learning help the childminder to quickly identify children who are slower to make progress. The childminder works in partnership with professionals to help to ensure that children get appropriate support with their learning and development, where necessary.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children have fun while they learn. The childminder follows their interests, for example by providing plenty of time in the garden for children who prefer to learn outdoors. Children develop a good understanding of the natural world. For example, they observe and talk about the slugs and beetles they find under logs. The childminder extends their learning well, for example by encouraging them to count the bugs and how many legs they have. The childminder supports children's emerging language skills particularly well. For instance, she repeats words and phrases and asks simple questions to encourage young children to extend their vocabulary. Children develop very good physical skills. Older children develop good balance and coordination. Toddlers learn to climb the steps of the slide.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers children plenty of praise that helps them to develop high levels of self-esteem. She has a positive approach to managing children's behaviour and offers them gentle reminders to be kind. Minor frustrations are dealt with calmly and quickly and children behave well. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe and healthy. For example, they discuss the dangers of climbing and learn about how to stay safe in the sun. Children benefit from plenty of fresh air, exercise and healthy food and drinks. This helps to promote their good physical health. The childminder has very high expectations for children's independence. For instance, very young children drink from an open cup, and older children manage their self-care needs extremely well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Most children achieve the levels of development that are typical for their age range. Those who need extra support with some aspects of their learning benefit from tailored teaching that helps them to catch up. Children are confident learners who eagerly explore activities and resources. Babies make particularly good progress in their personal, social and emotional development. They show an avid interest in the older children, who are kind and considerate towards them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546566 Local authority Redcar and Cleveland Inspection number 10105473 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 - 6 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Redcar. She operates Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. Opening hours are from 7.30am until 6pm. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder works with an assistant on a part-time basis.

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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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Registers

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