Childminder EY549884

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

The childminder knows each of the children that she cares for very well. She provides a warm and welcoming environment. Activities are skilfully planned around children's interests and levels of development. The childminder enthusiastically reads to the children. They listen with interest and excitedly answer questions. For example, they learn about where in the world penguins and sperm whales live. Children make good progress across all areas of learning. They access a wide range of toys and objects which are stimulating and well maintained. Resources are accessible and clearly labelled, which helps children to make their own choices. The childminder supports children's language development well. She introduces unfamiliar words to help build their vocabulary. For example, as children use a pump to blow up a tyre, the childminder introduces the word 'inflate'.

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The provision is good

The childminder carefully joins in with children's play and introduces mathematical concepts. For example, as children explore marbles, she encourages them to explore weight, size and number. Children excitedly push the marbles around a tray. This help to support their fine motor skills. Children are happy, settled and safe. They respond well to the childminder's high expectations. A consistent approach is used to encourage children's positive behaviour. This helps even the younger children to develop an understanding of rules, boundaries and expectations within the setting. For example, a sand timer prepares children when an activity is coming to an end.

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need to do better?

n The childminder carefully divides her time between the children. She plans for their learning well and provides a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities. Children are motivated by the a wide range of opportunities provided indoors and outdoors. The childminder responds well to children and provides toys which she knows they enjoy playing with. n The childminder provides a literacy-rich environment. Children access a wide range of books and puppets to promote their language skills. Daily opportunities to use Makaton sign language help to develop children's confidence and communication skills. The childminder introduces books within children's play. She skilfully asks open-ended questions to encourage their thinking skills and extend their learning. n The childminder gets to know children and their families very well from the start. Good settling-in procedures support children to feel secure when they first begin

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need to do better?

to attend. Detailed information is shared by parents. This helps the childminder to follow routines from home and ensure that children's individual needs are met. Young children are reassured and sleep peacefully in comfortable surroundings.

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need to do better?

23 January 2020 n The childminder evaluates her practice effectively. Regular use of parental questionnaires enables her to ensure that the service provided continues to meet the needs of children and their families. For example, flexible childcare places are offered. In addition, new resources have been purchased which support children's imaginative play. Furthermore, the childminder values opportunities to complete training both online and by attending sessions run by the local authority. This helps her to keep her knowledge up to date. n The childminder is dedicated to providing children with nutritional and home- cooked meals and snacks. She ensures that ingredients contain low salt and sugar levels. In addition, children's individual dietary requirements are respected and catered for. Children take part regular, well-planned outdoor play where they are able to develop their large physical skills.

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need to do better?

n Parents speak highly of the care that their children receive. The childminder keeps them well informed about their children's learning and welfare on a daily basis. Parents regularly share information with the childminder which enables her to carefully plan for and extend children's learning. However, she does not maximise opportunities to work in partnership with other settings that children attend, to improve the consistency in children's experiences and learning. n Children benefit from attending regular toddler groups and enjoy exploring the local community, including the beach. However, the childminder does not consistently help children to build on their knowledge of the wider world, for example cultures, festivals and beliefs that may differ from their own.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to protect and safeguard children from harm. In addition, she keeps her knowledge and training up to date. This has given her a good insight into wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder knows the steps to be taken if she is concerned about a child's welfare. Robust risk assessments are in place and children take part in regular emergency evacuation practises. The childminder ensures that she supervises children at all times by keeping them within sight or hearing. She talks confidently about her policies and procedures and how they help to keep children safe.

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should:

n provide further opportunities to help children value their backgrounds and learn about other cultures, traditions and communities n strengthen systems to work in partnership with other settings to provide continuity in children's care routines and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549884 Local authority Redcar and Cleveland Inspection number 10133855 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 to 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Guisborough. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's progress. n The inspector and the childminder jointly evaluated the quality of teaching during a planned activity. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector spoke to children and took account of the views of parents through discussions and 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

23 January 2020 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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