Childminder in South Tyneside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 July 2015 8 September 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 Good 2

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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 benefit from a broad range of learning opportunities that cover all seven areas of learning. They make good progress from their starting points.  Children behave well in response to clear and consistent expectations and boundaries. The childminder interacts and communicates warmly with young children and successfully promotes their emotional development.  The childminder supervises children closely and keeps them safe from harm. She maintains a comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of child protection and how to work with other agencies to protect children.  Children develop confidence as they learn how to play alongside others in group situations and how to take risks safely.  Children feel respected and valued as the childminder listens to their views. Children are supported to make choices in their play and routines.  The well-qualified childminder evaluates her provision effectively. She regularly

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This provision is good

identifies and completes appropriate training to help her continuously improve her teaching.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children's early literacy skills, including recognition and use of familiar words and letters, are not always supported as strongly as other areas of learning.  The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to support children to use more complex sentences.

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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

 ensure that children's literacy skills are promoted as strongly as other areas of learning  strengthen the strategies employed to support children to use more complex sentences when answering questions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector discussed the self-evaluation and considered the views of parents.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times, and observed play activities indoors and outside.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living in the home.  The inspector examined children's learning and development records and checked other documents, such as training and first-aid certificates, risk assessments and the safeguarding policy.

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who attend. This is good

Teaching is good. The childminder has a clear understanding of how children learn. She monitors individual children's progress well through observation and assessment. This ensures that children benefit from a good range of activities which are well matched to their learning needs. The childminder uses fun play activities and routines to teach children skills, including communication and language, mathematics and physical skills, in preparation for the next stage of their learning. However, she does not always maximise every opportunity to extend children's good use of language even further, so that they use more complex sentences and explain why things happen. The childminder has established strong links with parents and gathers information from the start about children's achievements at home, to complement her good teaching. She secures an ongoing exchange of information with parents through daily discussions and regularly offers them

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who attend. This is good

access to children's learning records. This helps to ensure that any gaps in learning are identified and addressed.

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good

The childminder models good manners and sets clear boundaries for children's behaviour. Children are happy, confident and motivated to learn. The childminder teaches children about how to keep themselves healthy and safe. Children regularly enjoy fresh air and exercise in the childminder's garden, where they engage in stimulating play activities. The childminder provides healthy snacks and meals. Children are reminded to wash their hands before meals and after using the bathroom. The childminder uses outings to local places of interest to teach children how to keep themselves safe. These activities also help them to understand about the wider community and to meet and socialise with others. Children benefit from a very well-organised environment. They are able to select their own resources and lead their own play. However, the childminder sometimes misses opportunities to promote children's early reading skills through reference to familiar,

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good

meaningful written words and letters, so that they begin to understand that print carries meaning.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She implements policies and procedures effectively to support her good practice and the safety of the children in her care. The childminder makes her professional development a high priority, so that she is able to deliver effective teaching to support children's good progress. She has developed very strong links with the local nursery and school and exchanges information with them regularly to promote continuity in children's learning and care. The childminder gathers feedback from parents, who are very positive about her provision. She uses this feedback and her own reflections to identify strengths and weaknesses in her practice and develop robust planning for improvements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY414188 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 851500 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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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in South Shields, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at 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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