Childminder in North Tyneside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 March 2015 Not applicable

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Previous inspection: Not applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement 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 hold a current, relevant first-aid qualification so does not have an up-to-date understanding of procedures to follow in the event of an accident.  The childminder does not consistently encourage parents to share information about their child's learning and development at home. Consequently, the childminder does not have comprehensive information to help her plan children's experiences effectively.  Opportunities to support children in making independent choices about what they play with are not fully extended.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are settled and content with the childminder because she provides a caring and nurturing environment that promotes their emotional well-being effectively.  The childminder provides activities that generally support children's learning and development so that they make satisfactory progress gaining appropriate skills they need in readiness for school.  The childminder provides children with lots of praise and encouragement for their good behaviour, effort and achievement. As a result, children are motivated to behave, cooperate and they demonstrate good self-esteem.  The childminder has positively addressed the recommendations raised at her last inspection. For example, risks in the environment are reviewed regularly to minimise possible hazards.

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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

 complete and maintain an appropriate paediatric first-aid qualification that is relevant to workers caring for young children and babies  develop partnerships with parents, for example, by encouraging parents to share more information about children's experiences, progress and achievements, and then use this information to accurately shape children's learning experiences.

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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

 extend the opportunities for children to make independent choices, for example, by displaying pictures as well as words on storage boxes, that contain toys and resources.

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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

 ensure that an appropriate first-aid qualification is held (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure that an appropriate first-aid qualification is held (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises, toys and equipment.  The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation document, children's learning journals and a sample of policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and evidence of the suitability of all adult household members.  The inspector observed activities and discussed these with the childminder.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder has a sound knowledge of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder appropriately supports children by intuitively engaging in their play and by providing toys which they enjoy. For example, when playing with the train and track, she encourages them to join the pieces together, count and name the colours of the different engines. The childminder positively interacts with children, which supports their communication and language skills. She repeats words back to children correctly and offers a running commentary of what is happening. Consequently, their vocabulary is increasing as new words are introduced. The childminder carries out observations of children's learning and completes a record of what they can do as she assesses their progress. However, she does not actively encourage parents to share their views about what their children know and can do. Consequently, detailed

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who attend. This requires improvement

information is not gathered to effectively assess children's starting points and to inform the planning of activities to help children make good progress in their learning.

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requires improvement

The childminder provides settling-in visits which help children get to know her and their new surroundings. As a result, children are happy, confident and settled. Children are encouraged to develop healthy lifestyles and their physical development is promoted well. They go for walks in the local area, play at the park and visit toddler groups and soft-play centres. This means they get plenty of fresh air and exercise, and build on their social skills. This helps to promote their health and emotional well-being. The childminder teaches children about the importance of good nutrition and she encourages them to wash their hands at appropriate times. Children can generally, independently access most of the suitable range of toys and activities. However, not all the contents of boxes are visible or labelled to assist children in making even more informed independent choices. The childminder promotes road safety when out, so even the youngest children know they

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has a sound understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children and protect them from harm. She has attended training to develop her knowledge, which supports children's welfare and safety. The childminder has allowed her first-aid qualification to lapse. Therefore, she has breached the legal requirements relating to the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Childcare Register. However, the impact on children's welfare is not significant as she is part-way through updating her first-aid qualification. The childminder reflects on her practice and has a realistic understanding of what she does well and areas that she would like to improve. The childminder has begun to monitor children's progress to help identify any gaps in children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY314338 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 1005579 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in the Killingworth area of Newcastle upon Tyne. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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