Childminder in Middlesbrough

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children enjoy a wide range of interesting activities at this friendly and welcoming setting. For example, they make pictures of snowmen using different-coloured icing. Children build towers with plastic cups and explore wooden shapes. They benefit from daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise as they take part in trips and walks around the local area. For example, children enjoy attending playgroups and music sessions. They benefit from walks in the park, woods and to the lake where they learn about the natural world. Children benefit from good hygiene routines and healthy meals and snacks.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy close relationships with the childminder. They have formed strong bonds and are happy and settled. Children enjoy sharing stories with the childminder and taking part in action rhymes. They enjoy a safe and secure environment in which to learn and play. Children's behaviour is good. They are fully engaged in their play and are curious and motivated to learn. Children enjoy the company of the childminder and they have lots of fun together. She praises the children's achievements and provides plenty of encouragement. The childminder is proud of the children's development and ambitious for their future learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has strong relationships with parents, who speak highly of her and the service that she provides. Parents praise the good communication in place and the opportunities for them to be involved in their children's learning. For example, the childminder uses an electronic system to help parents receive and share information about activities their children take part in at the setting and at home. n The well-qualified childminder is a very good role model. She is responsive to children's needs and her interactions with children are sensitive and respectful. For example, she shows the children how to take care of their toys and encourages them to help tidy away. They take turns to help sweep up after snack time with child-sized dustpans and brushes. Children are encouraged to be caring and kind. They learn to cooperate, share and play happily together. Children are supported to become increasingly independent. They hang up their

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own coats and confidently choose what to play with next. n Children benefit from a good choice of toys and resources. They learn to take turns as they roll trucks back and forwards, and share pennies as they play with the toy till. However, there is scope for more opportunities to be provided for younger children to explore and investigate with their senses. n There is good support for children's communication and language development. The childminder asks questions that require a more detailed response, helping children to extend their vocabulary. She repeats back to children what they have

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16 January 2020 said to show that they are understood. Children's physical development is promoted well. For example, children strengthen their muscles as they roll and squeeze icing as part of a craft activity. n The childminder knows children very well and follows their leads and interests. Children's mathematical development is supported very well. Children learn about matching pairs as they play card games with the childminder. They are encouraged to count blocks and identify colours and shapes. Children count the number of blocks they can fit in the toy truck. They work out how many pumps of soap they need to wash their hands. n The childminder has a good awareness of how to teach children about hygiene as part of a well-established daily routine. For example, she encourages them to wash their hands before eating. There is a strong focus on dental health. The childminder works well in partnership with parents to reduce the use of

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dummies. The childminder's home is safe and secure. Children benefit from interesting activities indoors. However, there are opportunities to develop the secure garden area further to support those children that prefer to learn outdoors. n The childminder shares ideas with other childminders and attends training in order to keep up to date. She reflects on the daily experiences of the children and gathers the views of parents and children to help improve her practice. The childminder is dedicated about the service she provides.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibilities around keeping children safe. She knows how to identify any concerns and the procedures she must take in relation to safeguarding. The childminder's home is clean, warm and secure. She has robust policies in place to support safe practices. The childminder regularly checks her home to keep it free from hazards. She teaches children how to manage risks themselves. For example, she teaches them to be careful with scissors and alerts them to the dangers of slipping while wearing socks on the kitchen floor.

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should:

n provide more opportunities for children to explore and investigate, for example by using interesting objects and materials that can be used in a variety of ways n develop the outdoor area further for those children who prefer to learn outside, to provide the same level of rich learning opportunities as indoors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY551741 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 10133836 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 0 to 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough. 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 childcare qualification at level 5. She is registered to provide funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact on children's learning. The childminder and inspector evaluated an activity together. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home that children access. They discussed how the childminder organises her setting and plans for children's learning. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documents. This included evidence about training and suitability of those living on the premises. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She took account of the written views of parents and evaluated the experiences of children.

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Inspection activities

16 January 2020 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

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