Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 April 2015 8 February 2010

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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 childminder has good teaching skills and a secure understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She provides interesting and challenging experiences that meet the needs of all children.  Children are settled and have formed strong attachments with the childminder. They are happy, highly motivated and are making good progress in their learning and development as a result.  Children's language development is given a high priority by the childminder. She is skilled in using conversation to promote children's thinking and listening, and encouraging children to express themselves.  The childminder has good understanding of safeguarding and how to promote the health and safety of children in her care. She has assessed the risks to her premises well and has minimised these so children are able to use all areas safely.  The childminder demonstrates a good commitment to making ongoing improvements to

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This provision is good

the quality of care and learning for children.  The childminder forms strong partnerships with parents and joint providers which support children's learning at home and at other settings they attend.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always have opportunities to explore and investigate using all of their senses. This is because they do not always have easy access to a wide variety of sensory and tactile materials.  The childminder does not always make the most of the outdoor environment to provide children with opportunities to investigate the natural world. As a result, children's exploratory drives are not always fully promoted.

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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

 enrich young children's opportunities for developing their senses, for example, by using natural objects and everyday items so that they can investigate and explore a wider range of sensory items and tactile materials  enhance the outdoor learning environment and use it more effectively to expand children's learning experiences, for example, by adding more resources to encourage investigation and exploration of the natural world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's kitchen, lounge and garden.  The inspector held discussions with the children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of records including children's details, learning information, written policies, planning, risk assessments, training certificates and a selection of other documents.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written statements.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the seven areas of learning to provide stimulating activities and resources that capture children's interests. She uses observations of children's learning effectively to identify and plan for the next steps in their learning. As a result, children make good progress. During activities, the childminder frequently uses language that relates to number, size and shape. Children enjoy making scones, weighing out the ingredients, mixing them, and talking about the consistency of the mixture changing. Children enjoy using hoops and bouncing balls in the garden to develop their physical control and coordination. However, the garden does not contain a wide a range of activities to encourage children to explore the world around them. The childminder encourages children's language development by providing a commentary and asking open- ended questions when they play. Children concentrate and develop their hand and eye

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who attend. This is good

coordination as they use the small construction blocks to build models. The childminder plays alongside children and supports their learning as they play with toys they particularly enjoy. However, there are fewer resources, such as sensory and tactile materials for them to explore available indoors, to fully expand on children's problem solving skills.

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good

The childminder is calm and caring and children relate very well to her. They form secure attachments and are happy and content in her care. The childminder focuses on praising children's achievements, which raises their confidence and self-esteem. Additionally, she is a good role model for children and shows them how to behave, for example, by encouraging good manners. Children enjoy healthy meals and snacks and they are involved in preparing their own food. The childminder encourages children to manage their own personal care, such as feeding themselves at meal-times and hand washing. Children benefit from many opportunities for physical exercise. They regularly visit the park, soft play and play outside in the garden. Children attend toddler groups to develop their social skills and confidence. This helps prepare children for the next stage in their learning, such as starting nursery or school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She attends suitable training, using this knowledge to develop her service and meet children's needs. Arrangements for safeguarding children within the provision are good. She knows how to identify and report concerns that she may have about a child in her care. Self-evaluation is good because the childminder effectively identifies what she does well and how she helps children learn. The childminder identifies any gaps in children's learning and provides activities to help close the gaps quickly. Parents are extremely happy with the care and learning their children receive. The childminder has a good relationship with the local schools and talks to the staff regularly about what children do in school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318848 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 855290 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 8 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, 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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