Childminder in Northumberland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 June 2015 24 March 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 loves working with children. She clearly enjoys her role, makes sure she keep herself up to date and works effectively with parents.  Children's behaviour is good. They are safe and their emotional needs are well supported as the childminder is competent and very dedicated to them.  Children follow good hygiene routines and recognise their own personal care needs, which is due to the childminder's ability to pre-empt what they need.  Effective partnerships with other settings that children attend, helps to promote continuity and consistency in their learning.  The childminder ensures that she gains good information from parents when children first start, on their individual needs and routines. This helps children to settle in and cope well with the move from home to her setting.  The childminder helps children prepare for school by encouraging them to use writing tools correctly and listen to stories, which also supports their literacy development

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always maximise opportunities to fully promote children's independence through some routines and activities.  The childminder does not always make the best use of the outdoor space to fully extend children's learning opportunities further.

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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

 promote children's independence during routines and activities further, for example, by giving them regular opportunities to help prepare their snacks and pour and mix their own paint  make full use of the garden space, to further promote children's learning in the outdoor environment by using more natural, sensory and real materials, such as sand, soil, water, streamers, bubbles, metal and wooden items.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed and discussed the activities and carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at the childminder's training certificates, children's assessment records and learning journals, the self-evaluation form and a sample of policies.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from information included in the childminder's own parent survey.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder plans activities very well, as she is clear about what she wants the children to learn. As well as this, she uses good questioning techniques that engage children in conversation and helps them to solve problems. For example, when they make model caterpillars out of dough, she talks with them about 'big' and 'little' and helps them to count in context. Young children also recognise simple shapes and colours, which shows that they are making good progress in their mathematical development. However, sometimes, the childminder does not consistently use all opportunities during activities and routines to promote children's independence fully. For example, she does not encourage children to help prepare snacks and pour and mix their own paint. The childminder continually looks for ways to engage parents in their children's learning. She shares children's learning journals and exchanges regular verbal information on what they

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good

The childminder provides a highly stimulating indoor environment where children access a range of varied and easily accessible activities. For example, a role-play area, reading and quiet corner, small-world toys and plenty of creative activities are on offer. Children have good opportunities to play outside in the spacious garden on swings, slides and sit-and ride toys, which helps to develop their physical skills. However, there are not enough opportunities for children to extend their learning outside through the use of natural materials and real resources, such as soil, sand, water, metal and wooden items. Children have close relationships with the childminder. They approach her easily and feel secure in her care as she is gentle, caring and attentive. Therefore, children are self-motivated as they move around her home and confidently decide what they want to do.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and the learning and development requirements. She has a sound understanding of safeguarding, and good policies and procedures and risk assessments are in place. Consequently, children are helped to stay safe. The childminder tracks children's development precisely and plans an effective range of activities that build on their interests and help them to make good progress in their learning. The childminder reflects on her practice well and regularly reviews and monitors what she does. She is also pro- active in attending relevant short courses, which give her new ideas and increases her knowledge. This means that she continually improves and develops her provision for the children, which has a positive effect on their care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY312512 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 862098 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder lives in Longhorsley, Northumberland.

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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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