Childminder in North Tyneside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 March 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 knows how children learn. She provides activities and experiences, both inside and outside her home, that meet children's interests and preferences. As a result, children of all abilities are supported in making good progress in all aspects of their development.  Children display warm and affectionate relationships with the childminder. As a result, they are happy and settled and demonstrate good levels of self-esteem as they are treated with warmth and respect.  The childminder uses local venues and facilities to increase children's confidence in social situations. This actively supports children in acquiring the skills that they will need in readiness for school.  The childminder shows a strong capacity and desire for improvement. She is constantly reflecting on practice and actively seeks the views of parents and children to help shape her service.  The childminder has built good working relationships with parents, and the nurseries

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This provision is good

and schools that children attend. This provides consistency in children's well-being and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There is scope to build on the information gained from parents about children's starting points in their learning when they first attend, to further support children's already good learning and development.  The childminder has not fully considered how she can support young children's impulse to gather and collect objects.

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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 the range of information gained from parents about what children already know and can do when they start, so that the information can be used to build on children's learning from the outset  support young children's natural motivation to collect resources, for example, by providing them with a wider range of bags, baskets and containers.

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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 carers views spoken to on the day and the information from the childminder's self-evaluation.  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

Children enjoy a range of activities that promote development across the seven areas of learning. The childminder talks to the children all the time, introducing new words, and reaffirming their early attempts at communicating. As a result, children's language and communication is well supported. Younger children are involved in valuable play experiences as they learn about their senses through stimulating activities. For example, children eagerly explore the tray of dried coloured rice. The childminder skilfully interacts with the children as they play, introducing new words and mathematical concepts, such as, colour, size and number. She models how to make marks by swirling the rice with her fingers and provides additional resources, which add further interest for the children. The childminder acknowledges young children's interest in collecting and gathering resources. However, she has not fully considered how she can support their impulse to collect, in

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who attend. This is good

order to help them satisfy their own curiosity. The childminder shares information with parents about the children's learning at her setting to ensure that they are fully informed. However, she gathers less information from them about what their child can do and their interests at home to help further enhance their child's learning and development.

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good

The childminder provides a stimulating and accessible environment. As a result, children are secure in their surroundings and are confident when making choices. Children benefit from fresh air and exercise, and are eager to take advantage of the play experiences available to them. For example, they enjoy visits to the local library where they are able to participate in various creative activities. Children are learning to share and take turns under the calm and patient guidance of the childminder. She uses appropriate strategies that help young children begin to understand and manage their own behaviour. This contributes well to the good progress they make. Children play safely due to the childminder's close supervision and her keen awareness of how to minimise possible safety risks. Careful explanation helps them to become aware of how to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder sensitively discourages toddler's attempts to climb on

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provision is good

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the learning and development, and the safeguarding requirements. She has a secure knowledge of child protection procedures and has attended training to ensure her knowledge is updated. As a result, she is clear about the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care. The childminder monitors the delivery of the educational programmes. She has procedures in place to observe, assess and monitor children's learning and the quality of teaching ensures they are making good progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471976 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 1007775 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Long Benton, North Tyneside. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 6.

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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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