Snaith, Joanne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 February 2015 11 March 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 has good knowledge of how children learn and plans interesting activities based on children's interests. Consequently, children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder successfully promotes children's emotional well-being. Children are settled and display a strong sense of belonging. They have formed extremely close attachments with the childminder. This is as a result of her warm, caring approach and the effective settling-in sessions.  The childminder places a high priority on keeping children safe. She has a good understanding of child protection procedures. Effective steps are taken to reduce potential dangers in the home and on outings.  The childminder successfully identifies areas for improvement. She has addressed the recommendations made at her last inspection to improve the welfare, and learning and development of children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Activities are occasionally too adult-led as the childminder sometimes intervenes too quickly. This can reduce the opportunities children have to solve problems for themselves.  Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to introduce new words in to children's play and activities which develop their communication and language skills further.

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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 the opportunities children have to problem-solve during activities by enabling them to learn through leading their own play  extend children's communication and language skills by introducing new words into their play and activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder throughout the inspection and interacted with the children.  The inspector observed activities in the home and carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at evidence of the childminder's suitability and household members, children's development records, and planning documentation and a range of other records, policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation, improvement plan and how she seeks and includes the views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching is good and children are well prepared for school or the next stage in their learning. Frequent observations are undertaken. These lead to the childminder effectively assessing children's progress to identify if there are any delays or gaps in their development. Activities are planned based on individual children's interests and the next steps for their learning. Children are enthusiastic to learn and become engrossed in their play. They enjoy looking at and naming the pictures on a poster. When they struggle, the childminder supports them by pointing to and sounding out the initial letter. This introduces children to recognising the letters. However, at times planned activities, such as painting, are too adult-led. Children are not always given enough time to work out how to do it in their own way. Children's communication and language skills develop well, however the childminder occasionally misses introducing new words. For example, when

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who attend. This is good

they melt some chocolate, she does not introduce words to describe how it has changed from being solid.

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good

The childminder has a very calm and consistent manner when caring for children. Their behaviour is good. She takes a consistent approach to managing it. The childminder helps children build skills in social situations. They visit the toddler group at the local school. This helps them understand the needs of others and helps to prepare them emotionally for the move to nursery or school. Children enjoy a wealth of activities outdoors. They paint with water and brushes, and use chalk on blackboards to make marks. Visits to the park mean they use their larger muscle skills climbing the steps up to the slide. Children learn self-care skills. They are encouraged to undress and dress themselves on return from nursery. They are confident in taking off their own shoes and coats. At lunchtime, they help to set the table, accurately counting how many plates are needed for the number of children. The experiences children receive help them to understand how to live healthy

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements and how to keep children safe. She is proactive in attending training courses as part of her professional development. She keeps up to date with local safeguarding board reporting procedures. This means she knows what to do should she have a concern about a child. The childminder has good relationships with other settings that children attend. She values the importance of sharing information and children benefit from a shared approach to their care. Partnership with parents is very strong. They are frequently updated on their children's progress and their own view points and input is sought at every opportunity. This means effective procedures are in place for them to continue their children's learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 301722 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 864704 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in Holywell, Northumberland. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday and from 7am until 4.30pm on Fridays, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a formal childcare qualification equivalent to level 3.

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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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