Childminder in Northumberland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 April 2015 17 March 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 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 a good understanding of her role in safeguarding children and knows who to contact if she has a concern about a child. Policies and procedures underpin her good practice, which helps to ensure children are kept safe from harm.  Partnerships with parents and other professionals are strong. The childminder maintains a very close, yet professional, relationship with parents, which promotes children's learning and development between their home, nursery and the childminder's home.  Children are very well supported in the development of their communication skills. The childminder provides a very stimulating environment for children and joins in their play, encouraging verbal communication on a consistent basis.  Children's confidence and self-esteem are growing and the childminder nurtures their sense of belonging, for example, by displaying children's artwork, which shows them their work is valued and that they are important.

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This provision is good

 Children are very well supported in the development of their independence skills as they are encouraged to care for themselves and to carry out simple tasks when asked.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to help children to develop their early writing skills, for example, during role play.  Children do not have enough opportunities to develop their understanding of diversity by learning about other cultures or disability.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to develop their early writing skills in different situations, for example, by having writing materials more available for children to use during role play  extend opportunities for children to further explore cultural diversity and learn about disability, for example, by providing a wider range of resources that reflect these issues.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities inside and in the outdoor environment.  The inspector discussed with the childminder, an activity undertaken with children during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at suitable times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment files and at planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and the qualifications of the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a very warm and welcoming environment where she has developed trusting relationships with children, ensuring they feel comfortable and confident. She has a good understanding of how to promote children's learning through a wide variety of activities. For example, she encourages children to sing number songs to practise counting. However, children are not always given the opportunity to practise their emerging writing skills as they play because writing materials are not readily available for them to use, particularly during role play. The childminder adapts activities to suit children's stage of development and she provides opportunities for them to challenge themselves. As a result, children are interested and engaged effectively in activities. This provides a sound basis for children to learn. Consequently, they make good progress.

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good

The childminder understands the importance of children feeling secure and comfortable in her care and tailors settling-in procedures to meet their individual needs. She talks to parents daily, ensuring children's individual needs are met consistently. The childminder positively promotes children's good health by providing opportunities for energetic play outdoors on a daily basis. Children's social skills are developing through attendance at groups where children have the opportunity to explore their diverse community. However, there are not always opportunities for children to learn about other cultures and disabilities when they are at the childminder's home. The childminder's home is clean, hygienic and very safe. Children are learning how to keep themselves safe. For example, as they walk to and from school, they learn about road safety. The childminder has a consistent attitude towards behaviour management with realistic expectations. As a result,

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good

children are well behaved, respectful and are well prepared to move onto their next stage of learning.

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provision is good

The childminder has a very good understanding of the learning and development, and safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The environment is safe and secure as the childminder has conducted risk assessments for all areas of her home and has effective measures in place to ensure the safety of children. She is organised and has robust policies and procedures, which underpin her good practice. The childminder has a strong commitment to her professional development and to the continual improvement of her practice. She has gained a formal qualification and regularly attends training, which has enhanced her provision for children. The childminder speaks to parents and seeks children's views about her care on a daily basis. She uses their comments to inform changes and improvements. Children's development records are well maintained and show progress in all areas of learning, demonstrating the good

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Setting details

Unique reference number 507077 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 870716 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 March 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999 and lives in Amble, Northumberland. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification.

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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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