Childminder in South Tyneside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 February 2015 21 May 2014

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Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not understand the importance of displaying the Ofsted registration certificate and making this available to parents.  The childminder does not make full use of the garden area, especially in the winter months, by ensuring that equipment and materials are readily available, and set up, to further enhance children's choices and learning in the outdoors.  The childminder does not ensure that messy art and craft and malleable materials, such as paint and dough, are easily accessible or readily available to encourage children to be spontaneously creative.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are self-assured, settled and happy with the childminder, and their emotional needs are suitably met as she is firm but fair in her approach, when managing their behaviour.  Letters, words, colours and numbers are prominently displayed in the environment, which helps to support children's mathematical skills and letter recognition.  Children take part in interesting outings, for example, to museums, farms, reservoirs and the library, which helps to promote their learning successfully.  The childminder is flexible and helpful; therefore, she supports parents very well.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 display the certificate of registration in the setting and show it to parents and/or carers on request

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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

 make full use of the garden space, especially in the winter months, to further promote children's learning and choices by enabling them to use the area safely in all weathers  enhance the opportunities in the environment for children to be spontaneously creative, by ensuring messy art and craft and malleable materials, such as paint and dough, are easily accessible or readily available.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 display the certificate of registration in the premises on which childcare is provided (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  display the certificate of registration in the premises on which childcare is provided (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at the childminder's training certificates, children's assessment records and learning journals, a sample of policies and the self-evaluation file.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder, household members and assistants.  The inspector had a tour of the premises and observed activities in the living room and kitchen.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder plans a good range of adult-led activities and outings that help children make good progress. During planned activities, such as making pirate boats, children sustain their play for a long time. The childminder teaches and supports children well as she helps them to pronounce words, such as plank, and encourages them to count out pieces correctly. She successfully challenges children by making statements, such as 'What comes after four?' Children also use mathematical terms correctly, such as 'too small' and 'bigger.' This demonstrates that children gain a good awareness and understand mathematical concepts successfully, which helps them to move on in their learning. The childminder discusses what children do on a daily basis with parents, and they share what they know about children's development. The lovely, individual learning journals show captions, photographs and children's achievements and development stages over time.

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who attend. This is good

This gives parents an accurate picture of where their children are at in their learning. The childminder helps children to be ready for school, by encouraging them to sit still and listen to stories and to share with each other.

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requires improvement

The childminder helps children to take responsibility for their own safety. Older children become 'buddies' for younger children, and she often uses one of her assistants to accompany her on outings. Children get plenty of fresh air and physical exercise and they use the garden regularly, especially during the summer months. However, their outdoor learning opportunities are limited during the colder weather. The environment is suitably organised. Toy-storage boxes are labelled with pictures and words, which enables children to see at a glance and choose what is on offer. However, messy art and craft and malleable materials, such as paint and dough, are not easily accessible or readily available to encourage children's spontaneity to be creative. Children are confident in the environment and are very motivated to have a go. They are especially keen to join in with a planned activity, as they eagerly open the pirate ship craft boxes and explore the

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has a satisfactory understanding of the welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. However, she was unaware of the importance of displaying her Ofsted registration certificate. The childminder has a suitable understanding of safeguarding children. She provides close supervision, would follow her policies in the event of a child protection concern or allegation and keeps her home secure. She monitors the work of her assistants and reviews her practice regularly by updating her monthly self- reflection diary. She also reviews any planned activities and notes what went well and not so well. This helps her to identify strengths in practice and areas for development. She is proactive in attending training and seeking help from other childminders, to help her continue to improve her service for the children's benefit.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY371383 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 983249 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Hebburn, Tyne and Wear. She operates all year round, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, except bank holidays and family holidays. She also provides overnight care.

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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

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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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