Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 January 2015 24 April 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She uses effective teaching methods and provides a wide range of experiences so that children of all ages and abilities make good progress across all areas of learning.  The childminder encourages parents to share what they know about their child from the outset, and regularly shares children's learning and development with them. This enables parents to become actively involved in their children's learning and play at home.  The childminder promotes children's emotional well-being and sense of belonging. As a result, children are confident in her company and demonstrate a strong attachment to the childminder.  Children health is effectively promoted as they enjoy lots of physical exercise and fresh air.  The childminder has a very good understanding of how to safeguard children effectively. She understands the action to take if she has any concerns about their

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This provision is good

welfare and is aware of the different types and symptoms of abuse.  Partnerships with parents and other providers are well established; this means that information is shared regularly to promote and maintain the continuity in children's learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are fewer opportunities for children to recognise and read familiar signs and labels in the environment.  There are some occasions when the childminder does not fully extend the opportunities for children to build upon their independence skills.

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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

 enhance children's interest in reading even further, for example, by supporting them to learn words by making the environment rich in print, such as providing labels and signs for resources and equipment  provide even more opportunities for children to develop their self-help skills and independence by encouraging them to take on responsibility for tidying away their toys.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and discussed these with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, observation and assessment files, planning documentation and a selection of policies.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' views, through discussion and written documentation provided for the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualification and the suitability of all adults living in the home.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides children with a wide range of interesting activities and experiences. She has developed effective systems for observing children and assessing their progress, and ensures they are well supported and able to develop to their full potential. The childminder supports children's communication skills very well and uses their interests to engage them in conversations. Children show their interest in a wide range of books. They enjoy making marks in a variety of ways, and are encouraged to write and recognise different letter sounds. This generally supports children's early literacy skills well. However, children have fewer opportunities to see words and labels in the environment to maximise on their emerging interest in early reading. This means that children's literacy skills are not promoted to the highest level. The childminder reinforces numbers and counting throughout activities and routines, developing children's

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who attend. This is good

understanding of numbers. For example, they eagerly join in with puzzle games and enjoy using a variety of interactive toys. As a result, children are gaining the skills needed to prepare them for school. Children's creative and imaginative development is well supported as they regularly participate in role play and many craft activities.

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good

The childminder provides a safe, welcoming and homely environment for children to learn. Good settling-in procedures support new children and reassure their parents. Consequently, children are happy, confident and emotionally secure within their surroundings. Children develop good relationships as they visit other pre-schools and activity groups. This helps children develop their social skills and confidence. Children behave well because the childminder helps them to understand about being kind to each other and taking turns. The childminder generally promotes children's independence well. However, she misses some valuable opportunities to enhance this further, such as encouraging them to tidy away their toys. Good hygiene practices, such as hand washing, are followed. Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals provided by their parents. They are learning the importance of keeping themselves safe as they are reminded to use scissors

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good

with care and learn about road safety while on outings.

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provision is good

The childminder effectively monitors the educational programmes through reflecting on practice and evaluating activities. This ensures children are provided with a wealth of opportunities to keep them interested and motivated in their learning. The childminder has an up-to-date first-aid qualification, so she is able to respond to accidents and injuries swiftly. The good partnership with parents is based on effective information sharing, which includes daily discussions and use of daily diaries to inform them of the progress their children are making in their learning. The childminder evaluates her practice effectively and considers the views of parents and children at her setting. This helps her to tailor the service that she provides to their specific requirements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318819 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 872059 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995 and lives in South Gosforth. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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