Childminder in Middlesbrough

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 make exceptional progress. The childminder knows the individual needs of each child and plans an environment that reflects this. Her programme of education is based on the children's interests and they learn through a curriculum based on developing curiosity and awe and wonder. A wealth of resources and opportunities are available for all children. For example, they show fascination in their role play as they make 'garlic toffee' in the play kitchen outside. This prepares children extremely well for their next stage of learning.

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The provision is outstanding

Children's happiness and development is paramount to the childminder and underpins everything that she does. Children show how they develop strong loving bonds with the childminder. They seek her out for comfort and share experiences with her. Children feel safe, happy and content in her care. They are very confident and eager to explore the world around them. Children thrive in this extremely warm and welcoming environment

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder has high expectations for children. Children's behaviour is exemplary. They learn to respect others and resources from an early age. The childminder sets clear instructions and follows a consistent routine each day. For example, children take pride in tidying up after play. They collect a dustpan and brush and help to sweep up the play dough before moving on to the next activity.

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n The childminder uses a range of highly effective strategies to support children's communication and language development. For example, she makes excellent use of sign language to increase children's vocabulary. Children get frequent opportunities to hear and join in with stories and rhymes. The childminder incorporates new words, such as 'potassium', into her informative conversations about healthy lifestyles. Children's speech and language skills are extremely well supported in this setting. n Children's creativity and imagination are fully embedded across all areas of learning. Children use real-life equipment, such as microwaves, telephones, scales and utensils. The childminder creates an inspiring environment that allows children to absorb themselves in activities and use their imaginations. For example, children immerse themselves in role play games. They use plastic tubes as walking sticks and pretend to climb to the top of the mountain. The

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walking sticks then turn into telescopes and children talk about what they can see. n The childminder weaves mathematical learning into all activities and daily routines incredibly well. For example, she encourages children to count out how many pieces of fruit they have. Children enjoy learning about measurement.

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19 January 2023 They make rain gauges from plastic bottles and measure the rainfall and temperature. This promotes children's mathematical development extremely well. n The childminder spends time getting to know the children and identifying their starting points. She works closely with parents from the moment their children start at the setting. Children are able to extend their learning at home. The childminder creates activities for children based on their interests and next steps in learning. This means children make rapid progress in all areas of learning. n The childminder is passionate about teaching children to learn new things and to be independent. For example, children wash their own hands, choose their own resources and prepare their own food at snack and dinner time. This prepares children exceptionally well for their next stage of learning. n Children develop an exceptional understanding of how to lead a healthy lifestyle.

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They enjoy healthy home-cooked and nutritional meals. The childminder discusses healthy foods and vitamins with the children at snack time. Children enjoy being physically active each day. The childminder provides them with opportunities to experience age-appropriate risks and challenges. These wonderful experiences support children to develop healthy lifestyles. n The childminder shows a genuine enthusiasm for her work. She is passionate about enhancing her own knowledge and reflecting on practice. She regularly undertakes relevant training to enhance her knowledge. For example, the childminder is currently working towards accreditation to enhance her skills even further. n Parents speak highly of the love and affection that the childminder provides. They say that the childminder is quick to support children who need extra help. Parents are regularly updated on their children's development. They are

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encouraged to contribute to children's next steps and share what they are learning at home. All parents would highly recommend the childminder to other parents.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her role and responsibility to keep children safe. She is confident in the processes of recording and reporting concerns to her local authority. She knows what to do if an allegation is made against herself or a household member. The childminder is aware of the types and signs of safeguarding issues, such as the risk of children being drawn into the transportation of drugs. The childminder has up-to-date training in safeguarding and first aid. The childminder actively promotes children's well-being and effectively teaches children how to keep themselves safe. Children benefit from outings in the local community where the childminder teaches children about road safety.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495451 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 10265063 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 23 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Middlesbrough, Cleveland. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-and three-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provider. n The childminder discussed her curriculum intentions with the inspector during the learning walk. n The inspector observed the quality of the education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on the children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector discussed their observations of the children together. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including evidence of paediatric first-aid training and public liability insurance. n Parents shared their views with the inspector through written feedback.

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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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