Childminder in Northumberland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 July 2015 24 January 2011

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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

 Children's emotional well-being is extremely well supported as the childminder is a good role model. She is calm, caring and competent, and care practices meet children's individual needs exceptionally well.  The childminder provides a well-planned, welcoming and challenging environment for children, both indoors and outdoors. Children have access to a wide range of resources and activities which support all areas of their development.  The childminder observes children regularly to understand their level of achievement and uses this information well to shape learning experiences for each child.  Positive partnerships are in place with parents. Meaningful information is regularly shared about children's needs. This enables the childminder to understand and follow children's home routines and offers consistency of care.  The childminder evaluates her practice regularly. She welcomes the views of parents in

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This provision is good

order to develop her service further. The childminder has identified areas she would like to address as part of future improvements.  The childminder has established excellent links with the local nursery and school. Children are receiving continuity in learning and are very well prepared for their next stage in learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children enough time to think and reply to questions.  The childminder does not always maximise opportunities to fully promote children's independence through some routines and activities.

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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

 extend children's learning across all areas by giving them time to think and respond to questions  promote children's independence further during routines and activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children, and discussed children's learning and progress.  The inspector had a tour of the premises.  The inspector observed children playing in the dining room, living room and kitchen.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her family, a range of documentation including children's records, a sample of policies and procedures, and discussed the self-evaluation document.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching is good because the childminder effectively follows and extends children's individual interests. This means children's future learning is well supported because the experiences have meaning to children and are memorable. Children show excitement and enthusiasm as they participate in activities. The childminder continually talks to children and asks challenging questions, promoting their communication and language skills well. However, on occasions the childminder does not give children sufficient time to think about and answer questions to extend their good learning further. Children thoroughly enjoy using their imagination as they explore a wide variety of resources. Young children recognise simple shapes and colours, which shows that they are making good progress in their early mathematical development. However, sometimes the childminder does not use all opportunities to promote children's independence fully, for

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who attend. This is good

example, by learning how to tidy toys away. 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 enjoy doing at home.

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outstanding

The childminder has developed excellent attachments with the children. Children benefit from the positive approach used by the childminder in managing their behaviour. Children's emotional well-being is very well promoted and children are incredibly well behaved. The childminder is very adept at understanding children's needs and offers constant reassurance. Children's achievements are celebrated, which promotes children's self-esteem. They play in a safe and secure environment where they develop close and caring relationships with the childminder and other children. Children learn to adopt healthy lifestyles. They eat healthy snacks, meals and follow excellent hygiene routines from an early age. Children have plenty of outdoor play and fresh air to promote their physical well-being. Children are happy and confident, and easily help themselves to the accessible toys and equipment. Children are supported by the childminder to learn to

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outstanding

socialise in larger groups, which prepares them well for nursery or school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and learning and development requirements. She translates her knowledge effectively into practice. Procedures for carrying out risk assessments are effective. She keeps up to date with required training, such as first aid, and she recently updated her training on safeguarding children. She uses her knowledge well to promote children's health and safety. Records and policies to support good practice are well maintained and implemented well. The childminder is committed to offering children in her care a quality learning experience. She works in partnership with the local authority consultant and local childminders, and effectively uses this as an opportunity to make improvements to her provision. This enhances the learning experiences and opportunities for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 403038 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 868990 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995 and lives in Morpeth. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only.

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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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