Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 July 2015 12 July 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.  Children make good progress due to the childminder's clear knowledge of child development. She uses observations of children's learning effectively to identify and plan for the next steps in their learning.  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.  Good relationships with parents are fostered through frequent communication, which means information is continually shared. This benefits each child's ongoing care, learning and development. Parents comment that their children are extremely happy and settled.

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This provision is good

 The childminder has completed safeguarding training and confidently describes many of the possible indicators of abuse. She knows the correct procedures to follow in the event of any child protection concerns and has a clear safeguarding policy that supports her practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Younger children are not always able to make independent choices in their play because the organisation of resources does not always fully support this.  The childminder's professional development focuses on essential aspects of training, rather than being specifically targeted at developing first-rate teaching skills.

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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 accessibility of resources to help all children understand what is available and enable all children to make independent choices  build on good practice further by being proactive in seeking further ways to develop first-rate teaching practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the playroom, lounge and outdoor area.  The inspector held discussions with the 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.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written statements.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder promotes children's learning through a wide range of planned and purposeful play. As a result, children are motivated to learn. They are developing the skills and positive attitudes that they need to prepare them for their next stage in learning, such as school. Exciting activities outdoors allow children to enhance their natural curiosity and exploratory skills. 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. When children play, the childminder frequently uses language that relates to number, size and shape, supporting their mathematical development. There is a good range of resources for children to play with. The childminder plays alongside children and supports their learning as they play with toys they particularly enjoy. However, the organisation of these does not

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who attend. This is good

always fully support younger children to make independent choices and freely access them as they play.

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outstanding

Children's emotional well-being is exceptionally well supported because the childminder is calm, kind, caring and extremely sensitive in supporting their individual needs. Children are clearly very happy in the childminder's care and enjoy spending time with her. As a result, they form strong emotional attachments with her and they feel extremely safe and secure. Children are treated with the utmost respect and their contributions are valued. Consequently, children's behaviour is exemplary. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe through gentle reminders as they play and through regular instruction. She gently encourages children to take measured risks. Children learn to run, jump, climb and balance with confidence. She teaches the children recognise the importance of physical exercise and a healthy diet. Children in her care are confident, independent individuals who learn excellent social and self-help skills.

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provision is good

The childminder clearly understands how to implement the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The tracking of children's progress is effective and is used to identify any gaps in their learning. The childminder continually reviews the activities and experiences she offers children to ensure they reflect their interests and stage of development. Documentation is all very well organised, easily accessible and underpins the childminder's practice well. Areas for further development are mostly identified well and include the views of children and parents. Relevant information is shared with local schools and other early years providers to support continuity of children's care. The childminder keeps up to date with essential training, such as first aid and safeguarding. This means that children are kept safe and well protected. However, there is not enough focus on how the childminder will continue to improve her good teaching skills further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY400081 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 860125 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 July 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in High Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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