French, Deborah

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 March 2015 27 November 2008

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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

 Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder observes children regularly to understand their level of achievement. She uses this information well to shape learning experiences for each child.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder gives children time to explore their own interests and plays alongside them effectively. This enables children to become deeply engaged in their learning.  Children settle very quickly into the setting. The childminder has flexible settling-in procedures and gathers detailed information about children's likes and dislikes. This means that she is able to meet children's individual care needs effectively.  The childminder has a good relationship with parents. They share information regularly, which means that children's learning is supported effectively.  Children are very safe in the setting. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to keep children safe. In addition, she reviews risks in the

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This provision is good

environment regularly in order to maintain a safe and secure environment.  Children thrive in the childminder's care. Their individual needs are well met and they feel part of her family. This means that children are emotionally secure

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are occasions when the childminder does not adapt her language as effectively to meet the needs of younger children.  Children are not always able to access early writing equipment independently.

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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 opportunities for children to develop their early writing skills; for example, by making mark making equipment freely available all of the time  improve ways of adapting language to meet the needs of younger children; by consistently using single words and simple phrases to enable them to learn new words more rapidly.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all parts of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector observed play and learning activities and spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed regulatory documentation, including evidence of suitability for all household members, children's details, learning files, and a sample of policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day, as well as written comments from parents and children, provided for the purpose of the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a stimulating range of activities, indoors and outdoors, to promote children's learning and development. Children enjoy using playdough, and demonstrate their interest, as they return to it throughout the morning. The childminder generally demonstrates a good understanding of how to promote children's language. She often provides good support as she uses single words to describe what young children are doing. On these occasions young children attempt to copy the words. However, at times the childminder does not adapt her language as well. Sometimes, the phrases she uses are too long for younger children to copy or respond to. The childminder covers the seven areas of learning well. A selection of carefully chosen books is readily available and children love looking at books. Older children demonstrate a good understanding of how to handle books. As a result, children gain a good range of skills, which prepare them well

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who attend. This is good

for school. However, opportunities for children to take part in early writing activities are not always freely available. Consequently, their mark making skills are less well developed.

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good

Children look forward to spending time with the childminder, where their individual needs are effectively met. For example, the childminder responds promptly when toddlers show signs of tiredness. Children have a good relationship with the childminder, showing this as they laugh and giggle as they play tickling games. Parents comment that their children love spending time with the childminder. Children are confident and motivated to learn in a well-organised environment that reflects their emerging interests. They are very independent and move freely between the different play spaces downstairs, accessing equipment independently. Children go on outings to the park or soft play centres and play in the garden. This ensures that they have plenty of opportunities to engage in physical play. Children play well together and learn to share toys with one another. They behave well and respond to gentle reminders about the behavioural expectations of the setting.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements and how to keep children safe. She has a robust understanding of the procedures to follow, should she have a concern about a child. The childminder is committed to promoting good quality provision for children and their parents. She takes into account the views of parents when evaluating her provision and has clear plans for improvement. The childminder uses this to plan her own professional development and attends training to update her own knowledge. She uses her qualifications well to monitor children's learning and takes prompt action when areas of underachievement are identified. Although the childminder does not pick up any children from school at present, she talks confidently about how she would support their learning in her home. The childminder demonstrates a robust understanding of safeguarding and the procedures to follow, should she have a

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY234888 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 1003523 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 27 November 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Crawcrook, Gateshead. She operates all year round, from 6.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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