Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 April 2015 2 June 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 Outstanding 1

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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, and uses this information well to shape learning experiences for each child.  Children are highly motivated to learn across the seven areas of learning. Opportunities for drawing and counting are embedded within the daily routine. This supports children's readiness for school.  The childminder works extremely well with local schools. She uses information from school to plan activities to complement children's learning in school.  The childminder is very reflective, and constantly evaluates the quality of her teaching and that of her assistant, and the impact it has on children's learning.  Children settle very quickly into the setting. This is because there is well-thought-out settling-in procedures in place to ensure children settle quickly.  Partnerships with parents are good. Parents are well informed about their child's

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This provision is good

learning, and they are encouraged to share and support their child's learning at home.  Children form excellent relationships with the childminder and her assistant, as well as other children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children sometimes find it difficult to answer the childminder's questions, because she does not always give them time to respond.  Children are not always given enough time to explore equipment and resources before the childminder introduces something new.

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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

 give children more time to think about what they want to say before intervening to repeat or rephrase a question  enable children to fully explore equipment and resources by giving them enough time to do so before introducing something new.

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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 the parents and children, through written comments 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 childminders, where they enjoy a wide variety of stimulating activities to motivate and excite them. The quality of teaching is consistently good and sometimes outstanding. Where practice is outstanding, children are highly motivated, as they use boxes and cushions to make a volcano. Skilful intervention helps children to consider how they make the area around it safe when the volcano erupts. However, there are occasions, when the childminder does not always give children time to respond to questions she has asked. This is because she sometimes repeats or rephrases a question too quickly. As a result, some children become confused and find it difficult to answer. The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children's play. She observes children and plays alongside them. However, occasionally, the childminder intervenes too early in children's play to introduce something new. For example, she

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who attend. This is good

introduces water squirters when children are fully engaged exploring bubbly water and jugs. Consequently, some children lose concentration.

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outstanding

The childminder is highly enthusiastic, and cares about each child as an individual. Children are very happy and enthusiastically greet the assistant when he returns after taking children to school. The childminder and her assistant work extremely closely with parents to support each child. For example, they talk to parents about how they can help their children to share toys with others. Young children play alongside each other incredibly well and share resources willingly with others. Children are confident, motivated and show a keen willingness to explore. An extremely stimulating environment is provided indoors and outdoors. Children love being outdoors as they play with water or sand. They also enjoy visits with the childminder and walks in nearby country parks. Children are extremely well prepared for starting nursery or school. The childminder visits the new setting with the children beforehand, and shows children around the classroom. Important

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outstanding

things, such as where to put drinks and coats, are explained. This means that children are very confident when they first start. Parents comment that this preparation has made the transition to school or nursery easier for their children.

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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. Recruitment and vetting procedures are robust. 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 that of her assistant effectively. She 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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY312875 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 856732 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 22

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Westerhope, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Her husband works as her assistant. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a National Vocational Qualification at level 3. She is a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years.

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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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