Childminder in Redcar and Cleveland

Inspection date 10 July 2019 Previous inspection date 12 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 Children have good opportunities to decide where and what they want to play with. The childminder models enthusiasm for learning well. She joins in sensitively to support children's self-chosen activities and to follow their interests as they play. n The childminder has created a calm and stimulating indoor learning environment that promotes children's curiosity and independence well. Children confidently explore and find the toys and resources they need without help. n The childminder communicates with other settings that children attend regularly and provides good continuity of care and learning. She works closely with parents to meet the individual care needs of children well. Children are content and comfortable in the care of the childminder. They display high levels of emotional well-being. n The childminder works in partnership with parents and external specialists. She implements successful strategies to meet children's individual needs and promote their

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This provision is good

ongoing progress and development. n The childminder supports children's communication skills effectively. She repeats individual words and asks them simple questions as they play. She is currently developing her knowledge of signing and uses it alongside speech. This particularly helps young children with little language to communicate their needs. n The childminder has not fully established an ongoing and targeted programme of professional development to further enhance the quality of teaching and 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 enhance professional development plans that help raise the overall quality of practice to the highest level.

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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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder shows a good understanding of local safeguarding procedures. She is clear about what to do to help protect children from harm. The childminder is vigilant about keeping children safe. For example, she constantly assesses the play space and has recently made changes to the garden to ensure it is suitable for children of all ages to play safely. The childminder reflects on her practice. She seeks and values the views of parents and regularly meets with other childminders to help update her knowledge of legislation and build upon her good practice. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively. She regularly checks on what children are able to do, to help her identify and address any gaps in their learning. She talks to parents daily and shares information about what children have been learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified and experienced childminder knows children well and responds to their developing needs and interests. For example, toddlers are delighted to play in her safe and secure garden. They demonstrate good physical skills as they learn to kick balls and giggle as they chase bubbles. The childminder plans for effective daily routines to support children's learning and development. For instance, she encourages them to develop an interest in books during story time. Toddlers show an interest in the pictures, hold books the correct way up and carefully turn the pages.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have strong bonds with the childminder. They understand her expectations and respond well to reminders about daily routines. For example, they take their shoes off when they come inside after playing outdoors. Children behave well. The childminder helps all children to develop good independence skills. Young children peel their own fruit at snack times and learn to put on their own shoes when they want to go outside. Children are supported to become confident and independent learners. They show genuine care and concern for the childminder's pet dog. They gently stroke the dog and learn about the importance of washing their hands afterwards to ensure these are clean before eating their lunch.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress from their starting points. They are motivated learners and develop good skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning, including going to school. For example, children regularly attend local groups where they learn to interact and socialise with others as part of a larger group. Toddlers confidently make decisions, choose resources to develop their play and decide when they want to play outside.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY301156 Local authority Redcar and Cleveland Inspection number 10073495 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 12 July 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Marske-by-the-sea, near Redcar. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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