Childminder in Middlesbrough

Inspection date 18 July 2019 Previous inspection date 21 April 2015

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

n The well-qualified childminder is extremely committed and devoted to continually extending her professional development. She consistently refreshes her knowledge to keep updated well with changes to current guidance and legislation. For example, she completes a vast amount of online training courses and works very closely with other childminders. n Children acquire a comprehensive range of essential skills to prepare them exceptionally for the next stage in their learning. The childminder has high expectations for children and has a remarkable understanding of what they already know and can do. She efficiently follows children's individual interests to fully extend their ongoing development. n The childminder creates a tremendously friendly and welcoming environment. She develops very loving and affectionate relationships with children. Children's own work and photographs are presented attractively around the environment to give them a

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This provision is outstanding

high sense of pride in their achievements. n Children build excellent independence skills and learn to take responsibility for completing small tasks for themselves, such as using the hose pipe outside to cooperatively support the childminder to fill up the water tray. n The childminder positively encourages children to explore an abundance of festivals from around the world. This enables them to gain a secure understanding of different cultures, traditions and beliefs outside of their own immediate experiences. n Children behave extremely well. The childminder uses highly effective strategies to reinforce acceptable rules and boundaries to children. She provides them with frequent levels of praise, guidance and reassurance to enable children to feel valued and respected. n The childminder expertly addresses and narrows any potential gaps in children's development. She uses thorough arrangements to complete the progress check for

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This provision is outstanding

children between the ages of two and three years.

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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 continue to enhance the already stimulating outdoor environment to further extend children's very good exploratory and investigative skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home used by children and observed play and learning opportunities. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records and policies and procedures with the childminder, including evidence of qualifications and the suitability of all adults living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written testimonials obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is exceptionally knowledgeable about how to safeguard children. She is well educated about wider safeguarding issues. The childminder implements robust child protection policies and procedures, in line with the Local Safeguarding Children Board. This enables her to respond swiftly to any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder has a strong understanding of how to competently follow excellent safety practices, including the use of mobile phones in the setting. She consistently risk assesses her premises to ensure that children can play and learn in a secure environment. The childminder precisely reflects on her daily practice to continually enhance future outcomes for children. She is very passionate about her childminding provision and the high-quality service she provides to children and their families.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder establishes highly effective systems to observe and assess children. She sharply monitors their ongoing progress and plans precisely for their next steps in learning. Children are supported extremely well in their early speech development. For instance, the childminder continually models language and correctly pronounces vocabulary to help children to easily repeat familiar words and phrases. Partnerships with parents are exceptionally strong. The childminder keeps them very well informed about their children's learning and development. Parents greatly appreciate the two-way communication with the childminder. They indicate that their children have increased vastly in their confidence and independence.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children's personal care needs are very sensitively and delicately managed. The childminder superbly supports children to feel extremely safe and emotionally secure in her care. On entry to the setting, parents share detailed information about their children's preferences and abilities to successfully contribute to their baseline assessment. The childminder places a strong emphasis on children participating in physical play outside, regardless of the weather conditions. She intends to continue to enhance her excellent outdoor provision for children to explore and investigate even further. The childminder involves children in a wealth of outings to wonderfully support their personal and social skills. They develop excellent interactions with others.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make excellent progress from their starting points. They demonstrate an extremely positive attitude to their learning while they take part in a broad selection of challenging and engaging activities. Children develop very good listening and attention skills, despite their young age. They begin to follow simple instructions and easily make decisions for themselves. Children gain excellent imaginative skills as they use small- world resources. For example, they enthusiastically roll different-sized vehicles down ramps into the water. Children happily lead their own play and contentedly explore their surroundings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY298430 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 10106297 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 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 21 April 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Middlesbrough. She operates all year round, from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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