Childminder, Out-of school day care in Newcastle upon Tyne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 June 2015 20 April 2010

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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

 The childminder has good teaching skills and a secure understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She provides interesting and challenging experiences that meet the needs of children.  Support for children's well-being is outstanding. Children have excellent attachments to the childminder, who is very caring and attentive to their needs. This has a significant impact on children's confidence, growing independence and motivation to learn.  The childminder has a good knowledge of how to complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years. This means she can closely check how well children are progressing towards the early learning goals.  Children's language development is given a high priority by the childminder. She is skilled in using conversation to promote children's thinking and listening, and encouraging children to express themselves.  Safeguarding is good as the childminder places a high priority on keeping children safe.

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This provision is good

She has a good understanding of child protection procedures. Effective steps are taken to reduce potential dangers in the home and on outings.  The childminder has a good relationship with parents and local schools. They share information regularly, which enables them to work together to provide consistency of learning and care. Parents are extremely happy with the care and learning their children receive.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always have enough opportunities to develop their natural curiosity and imagination.  The childminder does not always make the most of the outdoor environment to provide children with opportunities to investigate and explore.

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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

 enrich young children's opportunities for developing their creativity and imagination, for example, by providing natural objects and everyday items, which can be used, moved and combined in a variety of ways  enhance the outdoor learning environment and use it more effectively to expand children's learning experiences, for example, by adding more resources to encourage investigation and exploration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's conservatory, lounge and garden.  The inspector held discussions with children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of records, including children's details, learning information, written policies, planning, risk assessments, training certificates and a selection of other documents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the seven areas of learning, and provides stimulating activities and resources that capture children's interests. She uses observations of children's learning effectively to identify and plan for the next steps in their learning. As a result, children make good progress. The childminder encourages children's language development by providing careful questioning and a commentary when they read together. Children develop their early writing skills as they use crayons, paint and pencils to make marks on a range of different media. The childminder supports the development of mathematics well by encouraging discussion about colour, shapes and numbers when children play. Children maintain a good level of concentration for extended periods of time, and thoroughly enjoy exploring a variety of small-world resources. However, at times, younger children are unable to access resources that can be used, moved and

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who attend. This is good

combined in a variety of ways, to further develop their creativity and imagination. Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills when they play outside. However, there are fewer natural resources available outdoors that enable children to explore and investigate using all their senses.

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outstanding

Children are extremely confident and motivated in their learning because the childminder is superb in supporting their individual needs. The childminder is highly enthusiastic and treats each child as an individual. Her home is warm and welcoming, with books and toys displayed attractively to entice children's interest. Children are treated with the utmost respect and their contributions are valued. Consequently, children's behaviour is exemplary. The childminder gently encourages children to take measured risks. For example, they run, jump, climb and balance when playing outside. Children enjoy planting and harvesting vegetables, which helps them to be more aware of the food they eat. She reinforces messages about choosing healthy food options by having bright and stimulating posters on display where children eat. The childminder provides regular opportunities for children to socialise in groups, where they learn to share and take turns. These

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outstanding

experiences help children to prepare for the next stage in their learning.

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provision is good

The childminder uses her good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage to plan and monitor children's good progress. The monitoring of children's progress is effective, and is used to identify any gaps in children's learning. The childminder has gained a formal childcare qualification and attends regular training. This has a significant impact on the quality of children's learning and development. The childminder assesses her own practice, identifying her strengths and areas for development through an effective self-evaluation document. The recommendations raised at the last inspection have been successfully addressed, for example, she has now developed her systems for assessing risk on outings. This shows a good capacity for continuous improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319010 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 868546 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 April 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Kingston Park, Newcastle upon Tyne. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a childcare qualification equivalent to level 3.

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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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