Childminder in North Tyneside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 April 2015 26 August 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 is warm and welcoming. She takes time to get to know children as individuals and ensures that their needs are met. As a result, children form strong bonds with her and feel happy and safe in the setting.  Partnerships with parents, schools and other professionals are very good. This is because the childminder understands the importance of working with others to ensure that information is shared and used to help children thrive.  The childminder has a very good understanding about what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. Risk assessments are undertaken to ensure that hazards are identified and dealt with effectively. Policies are in place and can be seen in practice. Consequently, children are safe in the childminder's care.  Children are well supported to develop an understanding about the benefits of healthy food, exercise and fresh air. The childminder talks to children and helps them

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This provision is good

understand how to make healthy life choices.  The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour, which she reinforces in a fair and consistent way. As a result, children feel secure and their behaviour is very good.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, children are not given enough time to think about their answers and respond to questions.  There is scope to improve the environment by providing more resources which support children's imaginative development.

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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

 enhance the development of children's thinking skills further by always giving them time to think about, and respond to, questions before asking another  enrich the learning environment further by ensuring that children always have access to a selection of natural materials and resources, which they can use imaginatively and in a number of ways.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector carried out a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning, both inside and out.  The inspector looked at a range of records, including learning information, written policies, qualifications, suitability of household members and risk assessments.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder knows the children in her care extremely well. She plans activities and experiences, which build on their knowledge and understanding. Teaching is good and children make at least good progress across all areas of learning. Communication and language is particularly well supported and children make outstanding progress in this area. This is because the childminder values children's input and encourages them to speak and listen at every opportunity. Consequently, children chat happily with the childminder and develop a very good understanding of the rules of conversation. Thinking skills are generally very well supported. The childminder uses a variety of strategies to encourage children to think for themselves and to solve problems independently. However, occasionally she asks a number of questions in quick succession and this does not give children enough time to think. The childminder understands the importance of

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who attend. This is good

ensuring children are equipped to be ready for school. She works with parents and schools to help children develop the skills they need to cope well when they move on.

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good

Children clearly love being with the childminder. They smile, giggle and engage with her as she plays alongside them, offering a good balance of support and challenge. As a result, children develop independence, a desire to learn and the confidence to try new things. As children move around the setting the childminder gently reminds them how to stay safe. Consequently, they are beginning to assess risks for themselves. The inviting indoor and outdoor environment is full of toys and resources, which link to children's interests and stages of development. However, natural resources, and those that children can use imaginatively, are not always readily available. Children are very well supported when they start in the setting. The childminder collects information about children's care, learning and development needs and works flexibly with parents to help them settle. She is vigilant and attentive and ensures that children's emotional and physical needs are met.

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provision is good

The childminder has a very good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She ensures that all children develop well by tracking their progress and quickly addressing any gaps in their learning. The childminder is committed to developing her knowledge by undertaking training, which has a positive impact on her practice. For example, she recently attended training to improve the quality of the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. The childminder ensures that parents are very well informed about their children's progress and what they can do to support learning at home. Parents enjoy looking at their children's daily diaries and journals, which are individual records of their learning and development. Furthermore, the childminder encourages parents to contribute to assessments so that children's achievements at home are celebrated and built upon. As a result, children's learning is very well supported.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY252649 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 860363 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 August 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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