Isbell, Delayne

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. Children of all ages show high levels of concentration as they confidently and independently engage in their play. The childminder skilfully adapts and extends activities to maximise children's learning and keep their interest. For example, she demonstrates how to carefully clean and hold the dolls. Children enthusiastically copy and show great delight as they rock and sing to the dolls. Furthermore, they joyfully explore the wide range of baby equipment and toys available.

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The provision is outstanding

The very experienced childminder has an excellent understanding of how children like to learn. This enables her to create an exceptionally well-resourced space where children flourish. The childminder demonstrates a consistently high level of teaching. Children become captivated as they explore unfamiliar fruits. The childminder adds additional resources, such as cutters, at appropriate times to extend children's learning. This encourages children to remain absorbed in the activity. The childminder maximises opportunities to widen children's knowledge and skills. For example, she enthusiastically pulls a plum apart to expose the stone inside and explains how it grows. Children find this fascinating and are keen to explore.

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The provision is outstanding

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 consistently say 'please' and 'thank you' at snack times and independently tidy away toys once they finish playing. The childminder values and respects children's opinions, views and thoughts highly. In turn, older children create their own 'golden rules'. They take responsibility for their own behaviour and become positive role models for younger children.

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need to do better?

n Children freely access a wide range of high-quality toys, books and resources, which complement an inspirational, inclusive and child-centred curriculum. There is a sharp focus on developing children's communication and language. Children excitedly join in with familiar words and phrases as the childminder confidently reads the story of 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'. The childminder uses different- sized pom-poms and tweezers to appropriately engage children of different ages as they create their own caterpillar. In turn, this helps to strengthen children's already well-established fine motor skills and attention. n The childminder expertly plans adult-led activities to help children to develop an awareness of mathematical skills and concepts. For example, she skilfully embeds counting in everyday routines and activities. Children show great excitement as they use scales to weigh objects. Furthermore, when exploring

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need to do better?

17 June 2025 the growing strawberries and radishes, they confidently repeat words the childminder introduces, such as 'biggest', 'smallest' and 'tiny'. This helps to build children's vocabularies. n Children settle extremely well due to the robust and well-established settling-in process. The childminder gets to know children and their families very well from the start and builds exceptional partnerships with them. In addition, she successfully supports children as they move to school. For example, she talks to children about schools they are going to and exchanges information regarding children's learning needs and care routines with other professionals effectively. This helps to create a smooth transition. n Children have ample opportunities to build their resilience, confidence and independence. They demonstrate high levels of determination when trying new experiences, for example, when creating structures with bricks. The childminder

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uses praise and encouragement to acknowledge children's efforts as well as their achievements. She encourages children to have a go even if it might be difficult. This helps children to adopt a 'can-do' attitude towards their learning. n The childminder is inspirational in her enthusiasm to provide children with nutritional and varied home-cooked meals and snacks. She respects and caters for children's individual dietary requirements. Children benefit from excellent opportunities to access fresh air and exercise daily. They develop balance and coordination skills, such as exploring a climbing frame and swings. Furthermore, children demonstrate a deep understanding of the world around them. They confidently explain how they care for the wide range of fruit and vegetables growing in the garden. n The highly skilled and reflective childminder values the importance of keeping her skills and knowledge up to date. She considers all aspects of practice and

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need to do better?

clearly identifies areas of improvement through attending a wide range of professional development opportunities. This promotes the best possible outcomes for all children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 312720 Local authority Redcar and Cleveland Inspection number 10392532 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 22 Date of previous inspection 30 August 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in the Guisborough area of Cleveland. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.15pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She has a relevant early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides government-funded childcare and is registered to work with assistants.

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Inspection activities

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 the curriculum and experiences for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she helps to keep children safe. This included evidence about first-aid training and the suitability of those living on the premises. n The childminder and inspector reflected on the children's learning together. The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact on the children's learning. n The inspector took the views of a number of parents and other professionals into account.

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Inspection activities

17 June 2025 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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