Childminder in South Tyneside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 June 2015 20 October 2009

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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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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 Safeguarding procedures are not sufficiently robust as the childminder has not completed the process of obtaining the relevant suitability checks for all members of the household that are over 16 years accurately and in good time.  Children are not always given time and space to explore or extend their own ideas.  Children are not always able to make independent choices from a wide range of stimulating resources in the garden.

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It has the following strengths

 Children settle very quickly into the setting. Flexible settling-in procedures and detailed information about children's likes and dislikes mean that the childminder is able to meet children's individual care needs effectively.  The childminder observes children regularly to understand their levels of achievement and uses this information to shape learning experiences for each child.  Children make good progress in communication and language. The childminder plays alongside them and extends their language effectively. She takes time to listen and respond to children. As a result, children demonstrate good conversation skills.  The childminder has a good relationship with local schools and other professionals. They share information regularly, which enables the childminder to provide consistent support and learning for children.  Children make good progress. The childminder obtains detailed information from

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It has the following strengths

parents about children's learning when they enter the setting. This enables her to plan challenging learning experiences from the beginning.  The childminder has a good relationship with parents. They share information regularly, which means that children's learning is supported effectively.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure that all household members over the age of 16 years have the relevant suitability checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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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

 strengthen teaching by giving children time and space to explore their own ideas  improve the organisation of resources in the garden so that children are able to make independent choices in a stimulating and well-resourced environment.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 obtain an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check through Ofsted for any person aged 16 years or over living on the premises, in order to ensure that person is suitable to be in regular contact with children (compulsory part of childcare register)  obtain an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check through Ofsted for any person aged 16 years or over living on the premises, in order to ensure that person is suitable to be in regular contact with children (voluntary part of childcare register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all parts of the childminder's home that are 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 parents spoken to on the day, as well as 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

The childminder provides a stimulating range of activities to promote children's learning and development across the seven areas of learning. Children enjoy imaginative play activities, such as playing shops, and maintain good levels of concentration. The quality of teaching is good. The childminder generally demonstrates a good understanding of how to support children's play. She plays alongside children and extends what they are doing. However, occasionally the childminder asks too many questions to check understanding or to talk about past experiences. This interrupts the flow of play and learning. As a result, children do not always have time or space to explore or extend their own ideas. Children enjoy using number jigsaws. They recognise numbers up to 10, count objects accurately and are supported to put the numbers in the correct order. Children enjoy using puppets and books as they sing well-known songs. They handle books carefully, turning the pages

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who attend. This is good

one at a time and talk in detail about the illustrations. These activities prepare children well for the next stage in their learning.

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requires improvement

Although children appear safe in the setting, children's welfare is not fully assured due to a weakness in leadership and management. However, children demonstrate a good understanding of safety. For example, they use knives safely to cut fruit. Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care and look forward to spending time with her. They are motivated and confident to learn in the well-organised, indoor environment that reflects their emerging interests. However, many resources are stored in a container outside, which children cannot access independently. The childminder sometimes gets all of the resources out, although occasionally this does not happen. On these occasions, children are not able to choose from a wide range of resources and sometimes lack motivation. However, children do enjoy playing with sand and water outside. In addition, they also go to the park or local soft-play centres. Children learn to play alongside each

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provision requires improvement

The childminder's knowledge of her responsibilities to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage requires improvement. The childminder has hindered Ofsted's ability to carry out suitability checks on all persons aged 16 or over living on the premises. This is because she has not returned the required documentation accurately or in a timely manner. However, all documentation has now been returned and checks are currently underway. This minimises the impact on children. In addition, the childminder has a suitable understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child. The childminder has identified priorities for development and attends training to enable her to improve her provision. She uses her qualifications well to monitor the quality of teaching and learning provided. She takes appropriate action where areas of under achievement are identified.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY270793 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 860759 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 4 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in South Shields. She has a National Vocational Qualification at level 3. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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