Childminder EY343359

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children arrive at this exceptional setting excited and eager to join in. They come away from their parents with ease and immediately want to explore. Children of all ages show high levels of concentration as they confidently and independently engage in play. The childminder skilfully adapts and extends activities to maximise children's learning and keep their interest. For example, she provides different- sized balls for children to kick and throw outdoors. In turn, even young children show advanced skills in their physical development. Children become captivated as they explore bird seed, natural objects and small toy insects. Additional resources are added by the childminder at appropriate times. This helps to extend their learning and encourages children to remain absorbed in the activity. For example, when providing binoculars, she demonstrates how to hold and name them correctly, breaking down the individual sounds. Children

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The provision is outstanding

repeat the new word and excitedly watch for birds in the back garden. Children's behaviour is exceptional. The childminder has high expectations of all children. She supports them well to learn good manners and to take care of the environment. This is demonstrated as children say 'please' and 'thank you' at mealtimes and independently tidy away toys once play is finished. Older children create their own 'house and garden' rules. In turn, children take responsibility for their own behaviour and become positive role models for younger children.

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n The childminder and her assistants use a well-embedded and highly effective system for monitoring children's progress. Accurate assessments and detailed observations enable children to access a significantly enhanced, personalised curriculum where they thrive. n The childminder meticulously plans activities which build on children's existing knowledge and interests. She carefully observes children at play and skilfully extends their learning. For example, she sensitively encourages children to keep on trying as they use tweezers to pick up different-sized objects and transfer them to containers. This builds their resilience and helps to further enhance their already well-established fine motor skills. Children squeal with delight as they celebrate their successes. n The childminder provides children with excellent experiences across all seven areas of learning, in particular communication and language. All children

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excitedly join in with action songs and rhymes. The childminder skilfully captures their attention as she reads books and tells stories using puppets and soft toys. For example, children listen intently as she enthusiastically reads a book about a spider. They show thorough enjoyment as they pass the toy spider to each other. n Parent partnership is exceptional. An effective partnership is established right

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14 February 2020 from the start. Parents are full of praise for the childminder and her assistants. The childminder provides activities for children to explore with their parents. This helps to build on new skills and consolidate learning outside of the setting. For example, children excitedly access a book lending library, which is used regularly by families. n Children's health and well-being are given utmost priority. The childminder is passionate about providing children with nutritionally varied, home-cooked meals and snacks. She ensures that ingredients contain low salt and sugar levels, respecting and catering for individual dietary requirements. In addition, the childminder places a sharp focus on developing children's independence. For example, even young children attempt to cut up fruit, blow their own noses and dress for outdoor play. n Children take part in regular well-planned outdoor activities where they are able

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to develop their physical skills. They enjoy a wealth of opportunities to visit places and take part in activities within their local community. They particularly enjoy visiting a local park. n The childminder is committed to continuously improving the setting. Careful consideration is given when purchasing new resources. This ensures that they have the maximum impact on children's learning. Professional development opportunities are ongoing and specifically targeted. In turn, the childminder's passion for learning continues to drive forward improvements, helping her to consistently maintain her high standards.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a comprehensive understanding of safeguarding and how to keep children safe. The childminder and her assistants complete regular targeted safeguarding training. As a result, policies and procedures are robust and firmly embedded. Children are supervised effectively and are reminded of how to keep themselves safe. They are gently prompted to help tidy toys from the floor when not in use. They know that it may result in an accident. The childminder has developed highly effective working relationships with other professionals and other settings children attend, to maintain consistency in their care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY343359 Local authority Redcar and Cleveland Inspection number 10117101 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 12 Date of previous inspection 13 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Nunthorpe, in Middlesbrough. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. She provides funded early education for three- and four- year-old children. The childminder works with assistants.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and held discussions with the childminder at an appropriate time. 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 the 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 held and through written evidence provided.

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Inspection activities

14 February 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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14 February 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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