Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 February 2015 21 May 2010

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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 quality of teaching is good. Children of differing abilities and ages progress well in their learning and development, with focused support from the childminder.  The childminder gathers valuable information about children's individual care routines, interests and development during initial discussions with parents. This successfully enables her to meet children's personal, social and emotional development needs.  The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to driving improvement; she attends regular training to develop her skills and knowledge, and shares ideas with other childminders.  The childminder promotes good hygiene routines and children enjoy healthy snacks and meals.  The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection issues and has attended appropriate safeguarding training. This ensures that she is fully aware of potential signs of abuse and neglect, and the steps to take in the event of a concern.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use all opportunities to enhance older children's knowledge of mathematics by, for example, finding innovative ways to use number skills during everyday routines, as well as in their play.  The childminder has not fully instigated systems that invite older children to express and share their ideas about the service she provides.

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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 older children's already good mathematical skills, for example, by maximising more opportunities for them to count objects, and to talk about number, shape and patterns  provide even more opportunities for older children to express their views about how they think the service provided can be enhanced even further.

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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 checked evidence of the childminder's qualification and the suitability of all adults living in the home.  The inspector took account of parents' views through written documentation.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder supports children's learning and development well. She knows how to observe and assess children's achievements and uses this information well to plan for children's next steps in learning. Furthermore, she keeps parents fully involved so they are able to support children's learning at home. Children display high levels of enthusiasm and have very positive attitudes towards learning. This prepares them well for future learning at nursery and school. For example, older children's early reading and writing skills are promoted very well. Consequently, they make good progress with learning letter sounds and names in preparation for school. The progress children make in their mathematical development is generally good. However, occasionally opportunities are missed for them to experiment with numbers and count during their play and everyday routines, so that they excel in their mathematical learning even further.

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good

The childminder provides a welcoming home where children enjoy the continuous support and reassurance they receive from her. This helps them to feel safe and secure, and supports them in becoming increasingly confident and independent. Children benefit from regular outings to various activity groups. This helps to develop their social skills and confidence by spending time with others. Children behave well. They play cooperatively and learn about expected behaviour through gentle reminders and discussions. This contributes well to the good progress they make. The childminder helps children to develop a good awareness of healthy lifestyles. For example, she provides plenty of outdoor activities for children to exercise their bodies and play actively. Children develop their self-care skills, such as organising their own school bag and putting on their coat. The childminder supports children to become aware of their own safety so that they can

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good

learn to take risks safely while using resources, such as climbing equipment. As a result, children's confidence and enthusiasm are continually growing.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements and of how to promote children's welfare. She is vigilant in identifying potential hazards and taking steps to minimise these. This means that children are kept safe on and off her premises. The childminder develops very effective partnerships with parents and other settings children attend. As a result, information about children's learning needs is exchanged, which means everyone is working together to support children's learning. The childminder monitors her practice, children's progress and seeks parents' views. This helps her to identify and target most areas for improvement. However, she has not consistently used the systems she already has in place to gather the views of older children. This results in some missed opportunities to reaffirm that their views are welcomed, valued and acted upon.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318834 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 855289 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in West Denton, Newcastle. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, 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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