Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 June 2015 13 May 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 Teaching is exceptional because the childminder fully understands how children learn and expertly builds on their enthusiasm for learning. He accurately assesses their development and provides a rich range of exciting experiences that meet children's individual learning needs. Consequently, children make the best possible progress in preparation for starting school.  The childminder is highly skilled and sensitive in helping children to form emotional attachments. This provides a strong base for their developing independence and exploration. Children thrive in the homely atmosphere and are extremely confident, which enables them to access all the rich learning opportunities that are provided.  The childminder has an excellent understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. He has robust assessment arrangements in place to accurately track the progress of each child. This is highly effective in highlighting any gaps in attainment

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This provision is outstanding

and also enables him to identify where children may need additional support.  The childminder's continual drive for improvement and ongoing professional development means that he constantly improves his practice, which benefits children.  The childminder has very good relationships with parents. He supports them to extend their children's learning at home and provides meetings to discuss their children's learning and development. This helps children to make the maximum progress possible.

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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 already excellent outdoor resources by continuing to develop natural resources for children to explore in the garden.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and garden and talked with children and the childminder.  The inspector observed children and carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, evidence of suitability of the childminder, co-childminder and his family and a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Children are supported and challenged by the childminder to think and make discoveries for themselves. They are exceptionally well motivated and inquisitive learners. For example, the childminder plans a simple water activity in the garden, which he uses to provide a wealth of learning experiences. Children make marks on stones using water and paint brushes. They then water the plants with watering cans and a hosepipe, learning about why plants need water. The childminder fills balloons with water and children observe how they bounce across the floor. Children are delighted as they discover the balloons burst when thrown at the shed. When puddles emerge from the burst balloons, the childminder extends children's learning expertly by taking off their socks and shoes so that they can explore the physical sensation of splashing in the water in bare feet. This means that children are challenged in their learning experiences and encouraged to have a

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outstanding

The excellent range of easily accessible resources enhances opportunities for children to make their own choices about play. Children enjoy challenging physical activities in the garden that help to teach them how to manage risks. In particular, children enjoy playing with water. They receive gentle reminders to be careful as they play, especially when the slide becomes wet. However, the childminder does not have an extensive range of natural resources to extend children's exploration in the garden. Children are extremely well motivated and have high levels of self-esteem. The childminder praises them for their efforts and they are well behaved and show an excellent understanding of what is expected of them. Children are encouraged from a young age and show advanced independence when putting on their own shoes and coats. The childminder helps children to be emotionally prepared for starting school. He reads stories to children about what it

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outstanding

will be like and talks to them about where they will go.

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provision is outstanding

Children's safety is paramount. The childminder fully understands safeguarding procedures and uses risk assessments to keep children safe, both within the home and on outings. He understands what to do should he have a safeguarding concern about a child in his care. The childminder knows his strengths and is highly committed to his work. He meets with other childminder's and professionals, which enables him to exchange ideas and maintain his drive for sustaining excellent practice. Constant evaluation of practice is very evident and the childminder easily understands when something can be done better to support the development of children. The views of parents are sought through regular discussions, meetings about their children's development and annual questionnaires. This gives them the opportunity to suggest areas for future improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY102280 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 848130 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in the Gosforth area of Newcastle-upon- Tyne. He works with his wife who is also a registered childminder. He operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder also provides overnight care.

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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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