Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 March 2015 26 April 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 Outstanding 1

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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 teaching skills and a secure understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She provides interesting and challenging experiences that meet the needs of children. Consequently, children make good progress in their learning in relation to their starting points.  Children's language development is given a high priority by the childminder. She is skilled in her interactions with them and as a result, children become confident communicators.  Support for children's well-being is outstanding. Children have excellent attachments to the childminder, who is very caring and attentive to their needs. This has a significant impact on children's confidence, growing independence and motivation to learn.  The childminder has a very good understanding of safeguarding procedures, which helps to protect the children in her care. She is aware of who to contact if she has any child protection concerns and uses her effective safeguarding policy as guidance.

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This provision is good

 The childminder forms strong partnerships with parents and joint providers which supports children's learning at home and at other settings they attend.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities for young children to explore and investigate using all of their senses are not fully maximised. This is because they do not always have easy access to a wide variety of sensory and tactile materials.  The childminder does not always make the most of the outdoor environment to provide children with a wider range of learning experiences. As a result, children's exploratory drives are not always fully promoted.

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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

 enrich young children's opportunities for developing their senses, for example, by using natural objects and everyday items so that they can investigate and explore a wider range of sensory items and tactile materials  enhance the outdoor learning environment and use it more effectively to expand children's learning experiences, for example, by adding more resources to encourage investigation and exploration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's kitchen and lounge.  The inspector held discussions with the children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of records including children's details, learning information, written policies, planning, risk assessments, training certificates and a selection of other documents.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written statements.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the seven areas of learning to provide stimulating activities and resources that capture children's interests. For example, young children enjoy creating hedgehogs with dough and sticks. She uses observations of children's learning effectively to identify and plan for the next steps in their learning. As a result, children make good progress. During activities, the childminder frequently uses language that relates to number, size and shape to help children develop mathematical understanding. The childminder encourages children's language development by providing careful questioning and a commentary when they play. Children enjoy looking at books and cuddling up with the childminder to share stories. The environment is rich in print to help children further develop their early reading skills. Children enjoy exploring and solving problems. However, there are fewer natural and everyday resources available in the

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who attend. This is good

indoor and outdoor environment to fully expand children's sensory and exploratory skills.

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outstanding

Children move around the home freely selecting their own activities from a range of resources and respond very enthusiastically to activities. Children's behaviour is exemplary as they are engaged in their activities. The childminder is an excellent role model and plays alongside children, helping them understand how to take turns and share. Children are very happy, well settled and have formed extremely strong emotional attachments. Consequently, children exhibit high levels of self-assurance and esteem. Children learn about themselves, how their bodies work and the foods that keep them healthy. Young children explain how they must wash their hands to 'get rid of all the germs'. Children benefit from many opportunities for physical exercise. They regularly visit the park, soft play facility and play outside in the garden. The childminder gently encourages children to take measured risks. For example, children run, jump, climb and balance during outings to

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outstanding

the park. Children benefit from regular trips to toddler groups to develop their social skills and confidence. This helps prepare children for the next stage in their learning, such as starting nursery or school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She attends suitable training, using this knowledge to develop her service and meet children's needs. All children enjoy an extremely safe and secure learning environment because the childminder completes comprehensive daily checks and supervises them vigilantly. She is very well motivated and strives for continuous improvement through effective self-evaluation. The childminder identifies any gaps in children's learning and provides activities to help close the gaps quickly. The childminder develops very good partnerships with parents and they are extremely happy with the care and learning their children receive. Partnerships with the local schools and nurseries are good. This supports continuity for children through a shared approach to their care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY359301 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 863589 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 20

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 April 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Gosforth, Newcastle. She operates all year round from 7.30am 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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