Childminder in Redcar and Cleveland

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for each child in her care. She is a positive role model who makes every effort to raise children's self-esteem. Consequently, children are confident and rightly proud of their achievements. The childminder is passionate about outdoor learning and recognises that this is where the children she provides care for learn most. She includes children in growing fruit and vegetables to help teach them about healthy eating.

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The provision is good

Children clearly enjoy their time in the childminder's welcoming home. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. They are happy, have a positive attitude to learning and acquire the skills they need to make a successful start for nursery and school. For example, they do a 'high five' and a little celebratory dance when they successfully complete a game. Children's independence is developing. For example, they are able to manage their personal needs and put on their uniform for nursery. Children thrive as they explore the well-resourced garden and surrounding countryside and woods. They develop resilience as they learn how to use various equipment and learn about the world around them on their many outings. They know how to manage risks, such as how to use the stairs safely and negotiate the different levels in the outdoor area.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans a broad and exciting range of activities that are based on children's interests. For example, she knows that children enjoy watching and learning about birds. She supports them to engage in a bird survey, so they learn about the different species they see in the garden. Additionally, she plays 'bird bingo' with them, which also helps to support their mathematical development. n The childminder assesses where children are in their learning. When she identifies a gap in learning, she addresses this quickly to help children catch up. She is fully aware of where to get help and support to ensure all children reach their potential. n The childminder successfully promotes children's communication and language. For example, she repeats younger children's early words and introduces new language to build their vocabulary further. She has a wide range of books that she uses to increase children's exposure to language.

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need to do better?

n Successful arrangements are in place to share information with parents about children's learning after they have started at the setting. However, the childminder does not consistently get detailed information about children's experiences prior to them attending the setting in order to help her shape the early curriculum. n For the most part, the setting is organised well and gives children structure,

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need to do better?

1 October 2019 while allowing them to make their own choices and decisions. However, the lunchtime routine does not always fully support children in building on their social skills. n The childminder has a good understanding of children's individual needs and dispositions, which enhances children's well-being. All children are valued equally and they are encouraged to respect and appreciate differences. n Partnerships with parents are positive and they speak highly of the childminder and the care she provides for their children. n The childminder reflects on her practice and seeks feedback from parents and children to help her drive improvement. She completes training and keeps informed of changes to childcare legalisation. She is keen to increase her knowledge, particularly for outdoor learning, to help her enhance this already good provision. n The childminder is caring, sensitive and responsive to children's needs. For

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need to do better?

example, she recognises when children are tired and provides them with soothing words and reassurance. She is calm and manages behaviour well. Children learn how to share and take turns under the gentle guidance of the childminder. Older children are considerate of their younger peers. They include them in play and encourage them to help organise games. This helps to support children's good emotional well-being.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder completes child protection training. She is informed of the procedures that she must follow should she have concerns about a child. She has a good knowledge and understanding of possible signs and indicators that a child may be at risk. This includes wider safeguarding issues. The childminder completes robust risk assessments for her home and any outings. This helps to keep children safe. All documentation required for the safe and efficient management of the setting is kept in an organised manner.

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should:

n gather additional information about children's experiences prior to them starting at the setting to enhance the curriculum further n improve the organisation at lunchtime to build on children's already good social skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY413284 Local authority Redcar and Cleveland Inspection number 10059962 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 to 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 22 Date of previous inspection 2 February 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Guisbrough, Cleveland. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching 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 evidence provided.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

1 October 2019 1 October 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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