Childminder in North Tyneside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 August 2015 27 May 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 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

 The quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides a broad range of well- planned activities, which supports the children to make good progress in their learning.  Children make good progress due to the childminder's clear knowledge of child development. She uses observations of children's learning effectively to identify their interests and plan for the next steps in their learning.  The childminder effectively promotes children's emotional well-being. Children have secure 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 priority is given to safeguarding children. The childminder has a good understanding of her roles and responsibilities in keeping children safe from harm.  The childminder holds a childcare qualification equivalent to level 3, which gives her a

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This provision is good

good understanding of how children learn and enables her to teach effectively. This has a significant impact on the quality of children's learning and development.  The childminder has established strong relationships with parents. They are very well informed about their child's progress and the activities they take part in each day, through verbal and written communication.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to develop younger children's mathematical development during every day, play-based activities.  Children do not always have opportunities to explore and investigate the natural environment.

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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 opportunities for younger children to develop their mathematical understanding  extend the opportunities children have to explore and investigate the natural environment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's kitchen, 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.

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who attend. This 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. Children show excitement and enthusiasm as they participate in activities. The childminder helps children's spoken language to develop exceptionally well. She values what children have to say and listens carefully to them during their activities. This encourages children to think about their responses and develop their own ideas. There is a good range of resources for children to play with and the childminder plays alongside children and supports their learning as they play with toys they particularly enjoy. However, the childminder occasionally misses opportunities to use language that relates to number, size and shape, to support their mathematical development further. The outdoor environment is planned well to encourage children to develop their physical skills. However, a wide range of resources to promote

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who attend. This is good

children's sense of exploration and investigation is not always available. This reduces the opportunities that children have to develop their curiosity about the natural environment.

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good

Children are very happy and settled in the childminder's care. They demonstrate a secure relationship with the childminder as they readily interact and engage in play together. Children's behaviour is very good, as the childminder manages behaviour well. She helps children to understand the consequences of their actions and how they can resolve conflicts for themselves. The childminder supports children in developing good self-care skills and an understanding of how to adopt a healthy lifestyle to promote their physical well-being. The childminder encourages children to care for themselves, and children show high levels of independence. She teaches them how to keep themselves safe so that they develop a good understanding about how to manage age-appropriate risks and challenges, inside and outside of the childminder's home. Children are developing the skills and positive attitudes that they need to prepare them for their next stage in learning, such

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements and knows how to keep children safe. Detailed health and safety checks are completed daily and robust written policies and procedures are in place, covering all areas of her practice. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and clearly knows the procedure to follow should she have concerns. The tracking of children's progress is effective and is used to identify any gaps in their learning. The childminder routinely evaluates her provision and gains feedback from parents and children. This supports her to be able to identify weaknesses in practice and ensure continuous improvement. The childminder has effective procedures to work with parents and other professionals. This consistent approach promotes children's development well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY259152 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 855984 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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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003. She lives in North Shields, Tyne and Wear. The childminder cares for children Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm, except bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a childcare qualification equivalent to 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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