Childminder in Gateshead

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 January 2015 25 November 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Not met How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of teaching is outstanding because the childminder has an exceptional awareness of how young children learn and develop. She provides children with innovative and challenging activities. As a result, children are happy, eager and demonstrate superb levels of engagement.  Children are very happy and settle well in a friendly, caring, homely environment. They form very good relationships with the childminder and her family. The childminder promotes a very strong sense of belonging providing a secure environment for the children. They develop confidence as their emotional needs are extremely well supported.  Excellent relationships with parents ensure they are fully engaged in their children's learning in the setting and at home. Their contributions are valued and significantly contribute to the planning and assessment of their children.  Rigorous self-evaluation and a targeted programme of professional development ensure

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This provision is outstanding

the childminder is consistently improving her already excellent understanding and practice.  The childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements is extremely secure; safe practice is firmly embedded and children play in a safe, welcoming and supportive environment.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 extend the already excellent range of natural resources to allow children to explore and experiment even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas accessed by the children.  The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children, and spoke to her and the children throughout the course of the inspection.  The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records, policies and procedures with the childminder, including evidence of her qualifications and the suitability of all household members.  The inspector and childminder undertook a joint observation of an activity.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Children make excellent progress in their learning and development supported by the strong and inspired teaching delivered by the childminder. Children's starting points are gained through working closely with parents when their children first start. The childminder then observes children and records what they can do. She uses this information to complete a tracking sheet, which is shared with parents. As a result, the childminder accurately plans activities based on the individual child's learning needs. The childminder has ensured that resources are easily accessible to children in the home. Consequently, children are highly engaged, very active, happy and demonstrate their ever increasing confidence. They are keen and eager to join in and explore their play as they move around in the home. However, the range of natural resources is not as plentiful as other resources. The childminder maximises every opportunity to engage with children,

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who attend. This is outstanding

such as, when they choose a book from the drawer, she sits with them as they turn the pages and look at the pictures. This ensures that children have the key skills needed for the next stage in their learning, including starting nursery or school. The childminder works very closely with parents and has highly successful strategies for involving them in their child's learning. She talks to parents on a daily basis and sends home a diary that details what their children have been involved in. She completes a scrap book to record children's development, so that parents can see the progress that children are making. This equips parents exceptionally well to continue their children's learning at home.

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outstanding

Children thrive in a stable, welcoming, relaxed environment. Their emotional well-being is exceptionally well supported, because the childminder is calm, kind, caring and sensitive in supporting their individual needs. As a result, children form strong emotional attachments with her and they feel safe and secure. The childminder helps children to learn about a healthy lifestyle and the benefits of being active. She closely supervises them when they access the garden, and she provides a range of healthy meals and snacks. She is proactive in encouraging children to understand what is acceptable behaviour, and fosters an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She gives the utmost priority to ensuring that children are extremely well protected. The childminder has an exceptional understanding of how to meet children's learning and development needs. She monitors their development by completing a review of their progress monthly; which enables her to see immediately where there are any gaps in children's progress, so that she can provide necessary targeted support. She reflects on her provision and evaluates constantly. This results in very well-targeted plans for the future. She is very proactive in keeping up to date with training for her professional development and chooses courses that have a positive impact on her practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY358223 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 956984 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007. She lives in the Low Fell area of Gateshead. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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