Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 March 2015 20 November 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

 The quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides a variety of interesting activities that cover the seven areas of learning. As a result, children make good progress.  Children have strong bonds and attachments with the childminder. They are cared for in a warm and friendly environment. Consequently, children are happy and settled.  The childminder has an extremely calm and caring manner is an excellent role model. She uses praise and encouragement to recognise children's achievements which supports their self-esteem.  The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She follows robust policies and procedures. As a result, children are safe and well protected.  The childminder has strong partnerships with other provisions that children attend. This supports continuity in children's learning.  The childminder takes children to playgroups and activities in the local community. This

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This provision is good

supports their personal, social and emotional skills as they meet and play with other children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not implement fully effective systems for regularly sharing reviews of children's progress with parents and carers.  Children do not always have access to a broad range of everyday objects and natural materials. As a result, opportunities for children to explore and investigate in an imaginative way are not fully maximised.

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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

 explore further ways to involve parents in the learning and development of their children, so that they are able to enhance children's progress at home  develop children's learning experiences by providing everyday objects and natural materials that children can explore and use in an imaginative way.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder and other household member's suitability, and looked at the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures, and accident and medication records.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder is qualified and shows a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She observes children's learning and uses this information to plan exciting and challenging activities for the children, which helps them make consistently good progress. The home is set up so children can independently access a suitable range of toys and equipment. However, the equipment available does not include everyday objects and resources which can be used in different ways, to encourage children to investigate and explore in an imaginative way. The childminder supports the development of children's speech and language skills well. She provides commentary and uses effective questioning with children during activities and daily routines. For example, the childminder asks 'what happens next?' The children reply 'snack time' and choose their own snack. Children then tidy up and wash the table before bringing in their snack. As a result, children are

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who attend. This is good

independent, confident communicators and they are gaining the skills needed to prepare them for school.

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good

The childminder listens to children and treats them with kindness and respect. She promotes children's well-being through constant praise and recognition. She explains to the children what behaviour is acceptable. Children then remind each other about what is acceptable. For example, children explain 'don't climb on the table, you will fall'. As a result, the environment is calm and children behave very well. Children's safety is given high priority as the childminder ensures the environment is safe and the premises are secure. Children have regular access to fresh air and exercise. They enjoy playing outside and going to the local park, where they are able to develop their large physical skills. They also show good control and dexterity as they use scissors to cut and snip. Children's good health is promoted as they are offered appropriate snacks.

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provision is good

The childminder has good procedures in place to help new children settle in. For example, the she gathers information about children's likes and dislikes from parents. She provides parents with regular updates on what the children have been learning, through the use of a daily diary. However, the childminder does not routinely meet with parents to share assessments. This means that parents are not always informed of their children's development to enable them to continue learning at home. Partnerships with the local schools and nurseries are good. The childminder recognises her strengths and weaknesses through self-evaluation. For example, she is currently focusing on developing a new way to observe children's learning to help her enhance children's development even further. The childminder is committed to improving her practice and attends training courses, which support her development. She has recently attended safeguarding training and

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provision is good

demonstrates a secure understanding of her responsibilities to protect children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318929 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 868536 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder has been registered since 1997 and lives in the North Kenton area of Newcastle upon Tyne. She operates from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday all year round, except family holidays. The childminder holds a 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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