Childminder in Redcar and Cleveland

Inspection date 8 August 2019 Previous inspection date 7 September 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 The childminder works closely with parents to establish children's starting points when they first start. She provides parents with ongoing information about children's progress and achievements. n Children are happy, confident and enjoy their time at the childminder's home. The childminder offers a warm and welcoming environment where children are motivated and eager to learn. Resources are plentiful and easily accessible for all children. n Children settle well and form good relationships with the childminder. They display a strong sense of belonging and are emotionally very secure. The childminder is attentive and responsive to children's individual needs. n Children behave well. The childminder promotes their confidence and their sense of self-esteem. Children are encouraged to show kindness to each other and are praised for their achievements. n The childminder does not consistently encourage children to explore the concept of

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This provision is good

shape to extend their mathematical understanding and vocabulary further. n The childminder does not consistently gather the views of parents and children to help enhance her process for self-evaluation further.

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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 opportunities for children to explore the concept of shape to help them make even better progress in their mathematical development n review evaluation processes to include the views of parents and children even more, to help identify and prioritise further areas for improvement.

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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 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 with the children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is confident in her knowledge of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about children in her care. She is clear about the indicators that may alert her to any child protection concerns. Furthermore, she understands what she must do if an allegation is made against her, a family member or the assistants. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands that, when working with assistants, she needs to monitor their practice. She has effective procedures to monitor and track children's progress. This enables her to identify any areas where children may require support to reach their full potential. The childminder is keen to keep her knowledge and skills up to date and build on them further. For instance, she has attended beneficial training such as learning about the different ways to help manage children's behaviour. The childminder provides daily feedback to parents about their children's progress and the

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

activities they can continue at home to support children in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder provides good opportunities for children to explore and learn across all areas of the curriculum. For example, as she helps children to prepare their picnic lunch, she teaches them how to use a knife to spread the butter on the bread. This helps children to develop good dexterity and awareness of safety. The childminder helps children count how many sandwiches they need and talks to them about the colour of the jam and the size. Her involvement in their play encourages children to persevere and concentrate for a good amount of time. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. For instance, she talks to children about what they are doing and repeats the words young children say, to help reinforce the correct pronunciation.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and relaxed and clearly enjoy their time with the childminder. They form good relationships with the childminder and her family. The childminder provides a safe environment which she risk assesses regularly. She is a good role model and helps children learn hygienic routines, such as washing their hands before they eat or prepare food. The childminder teaches children important life skills, such as how to begin to take responsibility for safety. For example, children learn to be alert to dangers, such as why the childminder must handle the hot pan and why they must hold hands when crossing the road. Children have good opportunities for fresh air and exercise. They enjoy regular visits to the allotment where they enjoy caring for the hens, digging and exploring the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are prepared well for their next stages in their learning and eventual move to school. They enjoy developing their physical skills as they play outside. They confidently make their own choices about what they would like to do next. Children are inquisitive and are keen to show their environment to visitors. For instance, they enjoy sharing photographs of their past experiences. Children show with their actions that they have good levels of understanding and communicate their needs effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450805 Local authority Redcar and Cleveland Inspection number 10119073 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 2 - 6 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 7 September 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Redcar. She cares for children Monday to Saturday, from 8am to 5.30pm all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds appropriate early years qualifications, including early years professional status. She provides funded early education for two-year-old children. The childminder occasionally works with two assistants.

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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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