Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 March 2015 12 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 childminder provides a wide range of good quality toys and resources to support children's progress across the seven areas of learning. There is a good balance between adult-led activities and opportunities for children to play and lead their own learning.  Children are settled, relaxed and clearly enjoy spending time in this welcoming and caring environment. The childminder knows the children well and gathers information from parents on the individual needs of their child during a settling-in period.  The childminder completes risk assessments for the home and for outings. These clearly identify potential risks and the action taken to minimise hazards. This helps to keep the children safe.  Children are effectively safeguarded as the childminder has a good knowledge of how to protect them. She knows the correct procedures she needs to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care. This enables her to promote children's well-

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This provision is good

being effectively.  The childminder's partnership with parents is effective. Parents are kept well informed about their children's progress. They share very positive views about the childminder and her service. Consequently, the childminder and parents work together to promote good outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always build, as fully as possible, on children's early writing skills to achieve rapid progress in their development.  The childminder does not implement fully effective systems for sharing information about children's learning and development with other early years settings that children attend.

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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

 build further on children's interest in early writing in order to maximise their progress in their literacy development by, for example, providing opportunities to see their names or other familiar words in print  enhance further the systems for sharing information with other early years settings that children attend, to promote a consistent approach to children's learning.

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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 parent's views, through written documentation they had 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 undertakes effective observations of children as they play. She uses the information gained to identify individual children's next steps in their learning and development. As a result, the quality of teaching and learning is good because she is clear on what she wants the children to learn. Children enjoy using their imagination as they play with small world figures and build vehicles using the small blocks. The childminder plays with the children, modelling different roles and developing their communication and language skills. She sensitively reaffirms words to ensure children are able to hear the correct pronunciation. Counting and number games help foster children's problem-solving skills. The childminder is keen to exploit older children's interest in early reading. For example, they sit together and complete the weather chart. The childminder points to the words, carefully sounding out the letters they make. These skills help prepare children for

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who attend. This is good

the next stage in their learning, such as school. However, opportunities for children to practise their early writing skills and learn to recognise their name are not completed regularly enough to promote rapid progress.

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good

The childminder provides a homely and welcoming environment, where children develop close relationships with her. As a result, children are happy and confident, demonstrating that their emotional well-being is well promoted. The childminder promotes children's independence and personal care skills well, relative to their ages and capabilities. She supports children's sense of responsibility and cooperation, for example, as they share toys and help to tidy up. Consequently, children are well behaved and play amicably together. The childminder plans daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise, and provides children with healthy meals and snacks. This means children are developing an understanding of the importance of healthy lifestyles. Children learn to keep safe as the childminder teaches them the importance of road safety, stranger danger and how to evacuate the premises in the event of a fire.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and effectively meets children's care and learning needs. She has attended training in first aid and safeguarding, which supports her in promoting children's health and well-being. The childminder monitors the educational programme as she uses suitable guidance to assess children's achievements. Any areas of learning that children fall behind with are quickly identified and set as a focus. The childminder assesses her own practice, identifying her strengths and areas for development. This also includes the views of parents and children. The childminder shares general information with other early years settings that children attend and this helps meet their care needs well. However, she has not fully extended this to include children's learning and development, to help consolidate their learning and to ensure a consistent approach.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY396977 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 874047 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Westerhope, Newcastle. She operates all year round from 7am to 8pm, 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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