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 have access to a large and dedicated playroom. The childminder plans the learning environment so that it is highly motivating, safe and very well organised. Children know where to find their favourite toys and make independent decisions about their play. They show motivation and enthusiasm during activities. Overall, the childminder plans challenging activities, which capture children's interests. For example, older children very excitedly use pipettes to squeeze warm water onto frozen 'dinosaur eggs'. They concentrate as they use hammers to chip away at the ice to find the hidden baby dinosaurs.

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The provision is good

The childminder develops children's mathematical skills when they play. Children learn to recognise shapes and colours, and confidently count. They weigh fruit and vegetables when they pretend to be at the shops and recognise the numbers on a toy till. The childminder is calm and caring, and children relate very well to her. Children are confident and very sociable. Their behaviour is excellent. The childminder teaches children to listen, share and take turns during their play. She is aware of the impact that the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has had on some younger children's social development. Therefore, the childminder makes sure that she plans activities to help children develop their confidence in larger groups of children.

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need to do better?

n The childminder observes children as they play and plans the curriculum based on the skills they need to learn next. However, she does not plan some adult-led activities as effectively for younger children. Younger children, sometimes, find group activities a little too challenging and, therefore, are not fully engaged in their learning. n The childminder monitors children's learning closely to identify any possible gaps in their learning. She works closely with other professionals, such as speech and language therapists, to support children to catch up in their development. The childminder implements the suggested strategies to help children to make the best possible progress. n The childminder works closely with parents. She shares lots of information with them about their children's learning. Parents' comments are very positive. They state that the childminder has helped their children develop their communication

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skills and confidence. The childminder acknowledges that she has not yet considered how she can incorporate the views of parents into her plans to enhance the setting further. n Children are well prepared for the move on to nursery or school. The childminder develops links with local nurseries and schools to share information about children's progress and well-being. She encourages children to develop

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13 August 2021 their self-care skills. For example, they confidently hang their coats up on small pegs, wash their hands and use the toilet independently. n The childminder works alongside a co-childminder and an assistant. They work very closely together and support each other's practice. The childminder makes sure that she keeps all her statutory training up to date, such as first aid and safeguarding. She has identified that she now needs to focus professional development opportunities on enhancing the quality of education further. n Children have many opportunities to develop their fine-motor skills, in preparation for early writing. Older children practise making marks, learn to use scissors and use tools when they explore play dough. Younger children develop their coordination. They practise pouring, emptying and filling containers with coloured rice and pasta. n The childminder encourages children to develop an interest in books, to help

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develop their literacy skills. She displays books attractively around the playroom to spark children's curiosity. Children read books in cosy areas and explore resources related to the story. The childminder makes sure that she reads stories to children each day. Children also enjoy visits to the local library. n The childminder encourages children to follow a healthy lifestyle. She provides children with nutritious meals, snacks and drinks. The childminder makes sure that she caters for children's different dietary needs. Children have daily opportunities to be outdoors in the fresh air and develop their physical skills. For example, they climb, dig in the mud and balance on wooden stepping stones. n Children demonstrate good communication skills. They confidently tell the inspector that the dinosaur is a 'Diplodocus' and that the ice is 'melting'. Older children hold meaningful conversations with each other and happily help their

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of how to keep children safe. She knows how to recognise the possible signs of abuse and who to report any concerns to. She checks the environment thoroughly to make sure it remains safe and secure for children to play in. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn about road safety during visits in the community.

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should:

n plan group activities more carefully so that all children are fully involved and engaged in their learning n gather the views of parents on the quality of the service provided, to support the plans for enhancing the setting

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should:

13 August 2021 n focus professional development opportunities on extending the quality of education further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2509327 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 10191568 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She works with a co-childminder and an assistant in Marton-in-Cleveland, Middlesbrough. The childminder operates all year round from 9am to 5.30pm on Monday, Tuesday and Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides early funded education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 6.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with provider and has taken that into account in the evaluation of the provider. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's development. The childminder and inspector reflected together on children's learning during their play. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation, including evidence of the suitability of those living and working on the premises. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a learning walk together. She showed the inspector around the areas that children access. They discussed how the childminder organises the setting and plans experiences for children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate

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times during the inspection. She took account of the views of parents from speaking with them.

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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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