Childminder in Gateshead

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 March 2015 23 October 2009

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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 love reading. An attractive book area encourages children to look at books or select rhyming bags to sing with the childminder. As a result, children gain a good range of skills, which prepare them well for school.  The childminder monitors children's learning and takes prompt action when areas of underachievement are identified, seeking appropriate advice and support where necessary.  Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder observes children regularly to understand their level of achievement and uses this information well to shape learning experiences for each child.  Children are very safe in the setting. The childminder reviews risks in the environment regularly in order to maintain a safe and secure environment.  The childminder has a good relationship with parents. They share information regularly, which means that children's learning is supported effectively.

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This provision is good

 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 the childminder is able to meet children's individual care needs effectively.

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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 babies or toddlers.  On some occasions, children are not always given the time to solve everyday problems themselves. As a result, children sometimes rely on the childminder to solve problems for them.

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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

 help children to solve their own problems by giving them the space to try things out for themselves  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 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.  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.

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who attend. This is good

Children enjoy their time at the childminder's. Exciting activities are planned to support children's emerging interests across the seven areas of learning. For example, the childminder plans a range of activities to extend children's interest in firefighters. The quality of teaching is good as children have plenty of time to follow their own interests. The childminder plays alongside children effectively. However, occasionally, the childminder intervenes too early in children's play to offer solutions to problems. For example, she tells children to get more dough when they cannot fit all the shells on their piece. As a result, some children do not persevere when problems occur and sometimes say; 'I can't'. The childminder generally demonstrates a good understanding of how to promote children's language. She provides good support to older children as she repeats and demonstrates what children are saying. However, at times the childminder does not

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who attend. This is good

adapt her language as well for babies and toddlers. Sometimes, the phrases she uses are too long for younger children to copy or respond to. As a result, their progress in this area is less well developed.

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good

Children are happy in the childminder's care and behave well. Older children demonstrate good self-control when incidences of frustration occur. For example, they calmly adjust the jigsaw pieces when babies crawl on to a puzzle they are using. Parents comment that their children grow up to be well mannered and sociable. Children have a good relationship with the childminder and love playing with her. Children are confident in the setting and thrive on consistent, yet flexible routines. This enables the childminder to meet children's individual needs effectively. For example, she plans an early lunch when children become tired. Children are confident and motivated to learn in a well-organised environment that reflects their emerging interests. Children have opportunities to be active and engage in physical play. Children spend long periods of time outdoors, playing in the mud kitchen. They also go on outings to the park, soft play centres or local beaches.

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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 talks confidently about the procedures she would follow, should she have a concern about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder is committed to improving the quality of her provision and has recently developed the outside area. She takes into account the views of parents when evaluating her provision. For example, she now gives children warning when it is time to go home, to improve the handover process to parents. The childminder attends training to update her own knowledge, which benefits children's care and learning. The childminder has a very good relationship with other providers. She shares information with local schools about children's learning and development. She plans activities, such as learning about different emotions, to support children's learning in school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 311750 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 868040 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in Crawcrook, Ryton. She operates all year round, from 6.30am to 6.30pm, 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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