Childminder in North Tyneside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24/04/2014 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

 The childminder maintains comprehensive records, policies and procedures to help ensure that she protects and supports them well in their learning and development.  The childminder skilfully engages and involves children in stimulating activities. Consequently, children are well motivated to play and learn.  The childminder has very good settling-in procedures so children are secure and happy from an early stage.  The childminder develops effective partnerships with parents and/or carers in order to identify all children's needs and help them make progress in their learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not make full use of words and labels around the home to enhance children's early reading 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 sampled children's information and development records.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection to gain their feedback about the setting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spent time with the childminder, observing her with the children she was caring for.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed safeguarding procedures with the childminder and looked at her policies.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives with her husband and young child in Mitcham in the London Borough of Merton. Her home is close to parks, schools and local transport links. The ground floor of the childminder's home is available for childminding. The family has two pet cats. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She currently has 13 children on roll, two of whom are in the early years age group.

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

 enhance children's early reading skills by enabling them to identify resources independently through providing more labels and words around the environment.

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who attend

The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how to promote the learning and development of young children. The quality of teaching is consistently good. The childminder ensures that she provides a wide variety of exciting and motivating activities tailored to meet each child's interests. The environment is highly stimulating and nurturing for children. As a result, children are keen learners and make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder plans for children's next steps in their learning well. She completes regular assessments of children and uses these effectively to plan suitably challenging activities and for the next steps in their learning. The childminder involves parents with their children's learning by sharing information about the activities she will be doing with the children. Parents are encouraged to share information about their children's learning and development at the start of a placement. This gives the

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who attend

childminder a clear understanding of children's starting points and helps her to meet their individual needs effectively. The childminder encourages parents to keep her informed about how they support their children's learning at home.

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who attend

Overall, the childminder organises her home well to support children's independence. However, there are few labels in the environment to help extend children's understanding that words and print carry meaning. There are few pictures or outlines of objects to help them identify where things belong when tidying up and selecting toys of their choice. As a result, children's understanding about early literacy is slightly limited. The childminder supports children's social development well. Children sit together at meal times and the childminder encourages the children to talk to each other about their day at school. This approach helps children form positive relationships. Children are gaining good mathematical skills. For example, the childminder uses number games to help children learn how to add numbers together. Children are learning how to count in sequence and recognise shapes. Children receive good support from the childminder in their

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who attend

communication and language development. For example, she provides good opportunities for children to take part in role play. Children enjoy setting up shops and restaurants. This kind of activity encourages conversations and extends children's vocabulary. The childminder regular reads books with children that they bring back from school. As a result, children are beginning to learn letter sounds and new words and recognise their name in print.

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

The childminder's home is very well organised, with a stimulating range of play materials that are in easy reach in child-height storage units and shelves. Children's growing independence is greatly encouraged through them being able to help themselves. Children are happy and enjoy their time with childminder. The childminder knows them very well and divides her time effectively so that children get equal attention during their time with her. Children behave well and are building good relationships with each other. The childminder regularly encourages children to play group games. This approach helps them to learn to share and negotiate and take turns when playing. Good behaviour is valued. The childminder encourages this through giving consistent praise and encouraging children's achievements. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to carry out small tasks. A rota is in place so that they can take turns to help to lay the table at

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

meal times. This approach allows children to have responsibilities and build their self- esteem.

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

Children are emotionally secure and ready for their next stage of learning. The childminder supports children well during their transition to school. For example, she helps them learn letter sounds and introduces them to books and other materials that provide information or instructions for them to follow. Children are learning how to keep themselves safe as they cross roads safely on their way to and from school. They practise regular fire drills to help them become familiar with emergency evacuation procedures. The childminder encourages children to develop healthy lifestyles with a strong focus on outdoor play. Children regularly extend their play into the garden and enjoy ball games, using scooters and playing on a trampoline. They are encouraged by the childminder to walk when on outings, including to and from school. Children learn about the importance of good hygiene through their daily routine and manage their own personal needs well. Children

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

are developing a good understanding about the importance of a healthy diet and enjoy helping to prepare fruits for snacks after school. The childminder ensures that there is a range of vegetables at meal times to encourage children to make healthy choices.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She provides an environment that is welcoming and safe and she effectively promotes children's learning and development. The childminder has a good knowledge of children's backgrounds. She promotes inclusion for all children through keeping thorough records of their individual needs and all aspects of their progress. The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities in safeguarding children and is fully aware of how to report any concerns. The childminder carries out rigorous risk assessments, which she regularly reviews to maintain children's safety in her home and on outings. The childminder maintains comprehensive records, policies and procedures that underpin the service she provides. She regularly updates these, sharing and discussing them with parents.

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provision

The childminder has well-established partnerships with parents. She shares information with them on a daily basis and gives a detailed account of their children's day and activities. Parents report positively about the service the childminder provides. Parents are very pleased at how well their children have settled in her care and thoroughly enjoy attending the setting. They are very impressed that the childminder closely monitors their children's learning and development. The childminder's supportive approach means that parents can work in partnership with her to address any concerns they may have. The childminder has developed strong links with the school her minded children attend to support continuity of learning and development. The childminder is committed to maintaining continuous improvement. Since being registered, she has attended training on how to support children with additional needs. She intends to go on other training to

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provision

continue to enhance her child care knowledge and skills to improve children's well-being further.

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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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. 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

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. 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 EY468719 Local authority Merton Inspection number 934329 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 13

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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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