Childminder in Gateshead

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27/03/2013 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 Children are very happy and settled in the childminder's care. They have developed close and secure relationships with the childminder as she acts as a good role model and is warm and caring with them.  Children are cared for in a welcoming, stimulating environment that is secure and safe. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and has implemented the educational programmes very well. This supports their learning, development and welfare.  There is a strong partnership with parents, as the childminder keeps them fully informed about their child's experiences and learning. She gains valuable information from parents about children's learning at home, to help meet their individual needs.  The childminder demonstrates a strong drive to improve the service she provides. She has clear plans for the future development of her service that are well-targeted to support children's achievements over time.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Opportunities for children to further develop their physical skills are not always freely available indoors.  Books are not always stored to promote children's choice particularly for younger children, which does not fully promote their early literacy skills.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are:  scheduled at least once in every inspection cycle – the current cycle ends on 31 July

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  scheduled at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed care and activities in the lounge and kitchen.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a selection of documentation including children's records and the childminder's certificates.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2012 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband in a house in Crawcrook. The whole of the ground floor and the rear garden are used for childminding. The family have three pet cats. The childminder attends a toddler group and activities at the local children's centre. She visits the shops and park on a regular basis. She collects children from the local schools and pre-schools. There are currently seven children on roll, of whom five are in the early years age group and attend for a variety of sessions. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 enhance opportunities for children to further develop their physical skills by, for example, providing independent access, indoors to resources, such as push-along toys and trundle trikes

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 improve opportunities for young children to freely choose from the books available, to further enhance their literacy skills.

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who attend

The childminder works closely with parents when children first attend to build an accurate picture of children's development and individual needs. She collects information regarding children's starting points, family history and care routines, which actively supports their transition into the setting. The childminder completes observations of the children and uses these to plan the next steps in children's learning and development. The observations and assessments of children's progress are used to promote learning in all the areas of learning. She demonstrates a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and knows the children in her care well. She bases her planning on children's interests and provides effective levels of support to ensure children have many opportunities to make progress in their learning and development. The childminder completes a photographic record of what children do when they are with her, which is shared with parents to ensure

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who attend

they are fully informed. The childminder plans for the children's next steps and shares these with parents to support children's learning at home. Consequently, children are being well prepared for the next stage in their learning. The childminder interacts positively with the children at all times and encourages their personal, social and emotional development effectively. She engages in playful interactions and encourages babies to respond to or mimic her vocalisations. The childminder takes children to toddler sessions and on various outings to places of interest in the local area, where they learn about their own community and socialise with other children. Young children enjoy making marks with a variety of media. For example, they enjoy using crayons and paint to make marks and the childminder talks to the children about the texture of the paint on their fingers. This helps children to develop their early writing skills,

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who attend

while they explore a range of textures. Children enjoy joining in with familiar rhymes and songs, which helps to develop their early literacy skills. Although books are readily available the storage of them does not fully support free choice particularly for younger children. This does not fully encourage them to choose the books independently.

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who attend

The childminder provides plenty of space for children to move around freely. Children access toys easily and confidently reach and fetch them independently. However, there is scope to improve the opportunities for children to develop their physical skills as resources, such as push-along toys and trundle trikes are not freely available indoors. The childminder is aware of the progress check at age two and collects ongoing information to enable these to be completed as required.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children's safety and effectively support children's growing understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy. For example, the childminder has completed a relevant first aid course and a first aid box is readily available. All children are involved in regular fire evacuation drills, which develops their awareness of safe procedures to follow in the event of an emergency. The childminder further develops children's awareness of safety when out in the local environment. She teaches them to 'stop, look and listen' when crossing roads and they work together to decide on a safe time to cross. Children are offered healthy packed lunches which are provided by their parents. This is supplemented by regular drinks and healthy snacks provided by the childminder. The childminder promotes children's personal hygiene practices well. This includes hand washing before snacks and after creative play.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children have daily opportunities to enjoy the fresh air and be active. They regularly visit the local parks and the nearby soft play area.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder offers a stimulating, varied and interesting learning environment. Resources are of high quality and are mostly easily accessible to all children. She helps prepare all children for the transition to the setting and good systems are in place for transition to other settings. For example, she work closely with children, parents and other providers to fully support children in helping them to prepare for the next stage in their learning. Children display very good behaviour. She ensures activities and resources keep children challenged and interested and she provides lots of praise and encouragement. This promotes and supports children's confidence, self-esteem and achievements very well.

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provision

The childminder has good understanding of her responsibility to ensure that the she meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. All adults living on the premises have completed relevant checks to ensure they are safe to have contact with the children. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children in her care. A relevant range of written policies and procedures are in place. These are successfully implemented and shared with parents.

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provision

Partnerships with parents are strong and effective systems are in place to ensure continuity of care, learning and development. For example, daily sheets and an indepth exchange of information, ensures parents are fully informed about children's progress and activities they have been involved in. The childminder has a good understanding of the benefits of sharing relevant information with other practitioners to ensure continuity and coherence. She shares relevant information with local nurseries and schools to support children's care and learning, which ensures continuity between the settings.

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provision

The childminder is keen to continually improve the quality of care that she provides for children. She evaluates and monitors her practice by taking account of parents' views, children's enjoyment of activities and their developmental progress. The childminder uses a self-evaluation form to help her identify targets for improvement. She works closely with other childminders, acting on their advice and guidance to develop the provision. This means that children experience good quality care that continues to improve and develop.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450424 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 885407 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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