Childminder in Redcar and Cleveland

Inspection date 9 August 2019 Previous inspection date 10 March 2015

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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 has good teaching skills and a secure understanding of the early years foundation stage. She observes and assesses children's learning and uses this information to identify and address any gaps. Children make good progress. n Children are well settled, confident and happy in the childminder's setting. They have positive relationships with the childminder, who is highly attentive to their individual needs. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder involves parents in their children's learning and shares ideas about how to extend this at home. Parents are complimentary about the childminder and the service that she provides. n Children play happily in a homely environment and are confident to make choices and decisions. Their behaviour is good. n Children thoroughly enjoy the well-planned indoor and outdoor play environment. They access this independently and happily initiate their own play. Children learn about

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This provision is good

keeping safe and are supported well through the childminder's close supervision and guidance. n The childminder makes sure that all mandatory training is up to date, such as first aid and safeguarding. However, she has not targeted professional development opportunities to help enhance her teaching skills to an even higher level. n Self-evaluation does not have the exceptional detail that helps identify priorities and plans for development.

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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 extend professional development so that it focuses more specifically on developing an expert knowledge of teaching and learning n enhance the use of self-evaluation to inform more detailed plans for development that raise the quality of the provision even higher.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector viewed the areas in the home used for childminding. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from written statements. n The inspector looked at all relevant documentation, including children's records, policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands how to protect children from harm. She knows what action to take should she have any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder regularly checks the environment to ensure that it remains safe and secure, to help support children's welfare. The childminder continually reviews the activities and experiences she offers children to ensure that they reflect their stages of development. Daily conversations with parents and school staff help to provide continuity of care and complement children's learning at school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children's individual needs well and plans a variety of opportunities to support what they need to learn next. Children are provided with time to play and investigate. The childminder is observant and sensitively joins in with their play. She encourages children to develop their imaginations. Children pretend to go shopping. The childminder acts as the customer and encourages children to develop their mathematical skills and count out her change. Children develop their physical skills as they catch and throw balls through different-sized hoops in the garden. The childminder makes sure that children have the freedom to run, jump and climb. Children have opportunities to strengthen their understanding of the world around them. For instance, they are very interested and motivated when observing snails in the garden. The childminder helps children to practise their communication and language skills. For

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

example, she talks to them, repeating phrases and extending sentences to develop their speech.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is calm and caring and children relate very well to her. Children play happily and know where to find their favourite toys. The childminder is a good role model and provides clear guidance about her expectations of behaviour. Children are well behaved, happy and secure in the childminder's care. The childminder offers children a wide range of nutritious snacks, which helps to contribute to their awareness of healthy lifestyles. She supports parents to provide children with healthy packed lunches. Children have many opportunities to be active and engage in physical activities, such as playing outside in the garden and going on outings or visiting the park or beach. The childminder encourages children to develop their independence skills well. For example, children put on their own coats and shoes when they go outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children demonstrate good levels of concentration and enjoy their learning, displaying interest and enthusiasm in activities. They have regular opportunities to attend local groups. This helps them to develop good levels of confidence and self-esteem as they socialise with other children and adults. Children are confident communicators and talk freely and enthusiastically about what they are doing. They are developing the key skills and attitudes needed for the next stage of their learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY231912 Local authority Redcar and Cleveland Inspection number 10071146 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 1 Date of previous inspection 10 March 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Marske-by-the-Sea in Redcar, Cleveland. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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