Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 April 2015 18 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 childminder provides good support for all children, including those with English as an additional language. She uses key words that parents teach her alongside their learning of English.  Children are happy and confident and develop close emotional attachments with the childminder. As a result, they feel safe and secure in the welcoming, nurturing environment.  The childminder has appropriate safety measures to minimise risks to children in her home. She provides a safe environment for children and helps them to learn about keeping themselves safe.  The childminder's knowledge and understanding of how to safeguard children is secure and robust. She is confident in recognising the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows who to contact if she has any concerns.  Parents' views are actively sought and valued by the childminder. Their feedback is very complimentary about the care and good-quality teaching the childminder provides.

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This provision is good

 The childminder supports children well to develop their creative skills through art and craft activities and messy play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently encourage parents to share information about their child's learning and development at home. Consequently, the childminder does not always have comprehensive information to help her plan children's experiences effectively.

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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 that encourage parents to share more of what they know about their children's learning and achievements so that children's learning experiences are even better matched to their needs, interests and abilities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and discussed these with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, observation and assessment files, planning documentation and a selection of policies.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' views, through written documentation they had provided for the inspection and the information from the setting's self-evaluation.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualification and the suitability of all adults living in the home.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of how children learn and develop through play, and the quality of teaching is good. She follows and extends children's interests. For example, she provides them with different sized balls and small-world animals to explore, which helps to engage them well. The childminder interacts very well with children to promote their speaking and language skills. For example, she repeats language back to children and extends their vocabulary by naming the small-world animals. The childminder regularly observes children to assess their learning and enjoyment and maintains progress records for each child. She shares this with parents and talks to them about how they can support their children's learning at home. However, the childminder does not gather precise information from parents in respect of what they know about their children's interests and progress. Consequently, the childminder does

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who attend. This is good

not always have comprehensive information to assess children's progress effectively and plan their experiences.

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good

The childminder works closely with parents to make sure that settling-in procedures are flexible, in order to meet their child's individual needs. Children enjoy cuddles with the childminder, snuggling up to her as they benefit from her reassurance and warm approach. The childminder provides regular opportunities for children to socialise at groups where they learn to share and take turns. These experiences help children to learn to play and cooperate together and prepare them for the next stage in their life, such as starting at pre-school or school. Children grow in confidence as they move around the childminder's home. This means they develop good levels of independence and enjoy selecting activities of interest. The childminder acts as a good role model. She praises children's achievements and explains how to be kind to other children. This promotes children's good behaviour. Children benefit from a range of experiences that help them to

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good

learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, the childminder works well with parents to ensure packed lunches promote healthy eating. This combined with daily trips to parks and play areas successfully supports children's overall well-being.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements and how to keep children safe. She attends training courses, finds information related to childcare online and networks with other childminders. Consequently, she is continually updating her knowledge, reviewing and monitoring her practice and procedures. The childminder is well qualified and this has a positive impact on the quality of care and learning experiences she offers to children. Regular monitoring of children's progress and all aspects of the provision means that the childminder is clear about her strengths and priorities for improvement. Partnerships with parents are trusting and well established.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318867 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 855291 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in Kingston Park, Newcastle upon Tyne. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a teaching 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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