Childminder in Northumberland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 August 2015 30 March 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

 The experienced childminder has an excellent understanding of how children learn and uses her expert knowledge to effectively plan a wide variety of innovative activities that meet children's needs and interests.  Children are provided with an exceptionally high-quality of teaching which effectively supports them to make excellent progress in their learning. In particular, their communication, language and independent physical skills are developing rapidly.  Children are effectively supported and are emotionally secure. They develop a very close bond and secure attachment with the childminder and her family who also spend time playing with the children in the family home.  The childminder provides a very warm and welcoming environment where children settle in easily, enjoy themselves and have lots of fun in the everyday process of learning.  The childminder makes excellent use of local community facilities, parks and social

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This provision is outstanding

groups, to help children socialise, gain additional physical skills and to teach children about the world around them.  The childminder has an excellent understanding of safeguarding and keeping children protected. She implements a detailed set of policies and procedures and ensures that her knowledge is kept up to date by regularly accessing training. Therefore, children play in a very safe and secure environment.  Parent partnerships are strong. They feel very welcome and appreciate the support they receive through the flexible and reliable service the childminder provides for them and their children.

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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

 consider additional ways for children to be able to choose what to play with from the extensive selection of high-quality resources.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing in the dining kitchen, playroom and outside.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and the children during the inspection.  The inspector completed a tour of the premises.  The inspector talked about the activities provided for the children as a joint observation.  The inspector talked to a parent and read statements provided by other parents.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her family, the children's records, the policies and procedures, and discussed the monitoring process and evaluation systems that support the service.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The quality of teaching is outstanding. The childminder is very experienced and knows her children very well. She has an excellent understanding of the teaching and learning requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and how children learn. Therefore, children are effectively supported during their play. She uses her knowledge of children's interests to plan an extensive range of activities for them. Children's communication and language, social skills, and physical development are effectively supported. The childminder constantly talks to them effectively extending their speaking skills with new vocabulary, and skilfully incorporating examples of number, colour and shape into their play. As a result of this, children are making excellent progress in relation to their starting points. Relationships with parents and the other settings children attend are well established. This means continuity in their care and learning is maintained.

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outstanding

The childminder has established a very secure relationship with the children and their parents. Children feel emotionally secure with her in the family home where they enjoy themselves and have lots of fun. The childminder over several years, has obtained an extensive range of high-quality resources, and although these are stored in various rooms throughout the house, a selection which meets children's age and interest are always available. Therefore, children are able to help themselves to what they want to play with from their favourite playthings but may not always know what else is available. Children are very well behaved, well-mannered and confident to try things out. This is because the childminder constantly praises their achievements, which builds up their self-esteem and self-confidence. Children learn to share and take turns and develop the self-help skills they require in readiness for school. They also engage in a range of physical activities, which

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outstanding

promotes their physical development. Children eat healthy snacks and meals and they follow good hygiene procedures from an early age. This contributes to a healthy lifestyle.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She undertakes refresher training to keep her knowledge up to date and reflects on her high quality practice using focussed improvement plans. She consults parents and reflects on her practice to ensure that she is constantly improving the service she provides. The childminder tracks children's progress. She observes, assesses and uses the next steps in children's learning to plan future activities. A summative progress report is completed in conjunction with parents. Therefore, a precise and accurate record of children's learning is seen. Parents express a high regard for the service they receive. They are kept well informed about what their children do each day and they are sent pictures and messages daily.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY315532 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 849039 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 30 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Morpeth, Northumberland. She operates from 7.45am till 5pm, Monday to Friday, all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children.

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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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