Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 August 2015 1 February 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 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 and children are motivated to learn. This contributes significantly towards helping children to make good progress and successfully develop many of the skills needed for school and future life.  The childminder successfully promotes children's emotional well-being. Children are settled and display a strong sense of belonging. They have formed extremely close attachments with the childminder, as a result of her warm, caring approach and the effective settling-in arrangements.  The childminder creates a safe, secure and inviting environment. This helps children to settle quickly, grow in confidence and form positive relationships. She routinely teaches children about safety and risk as part of their play and daily routines. This contributes towards children being well protected from harm.  The childminder demonstrates a clear commitment to safeguarding children and is able

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This provision is good

to respond with confidence and knowledge to child protection concerns. Information is shared with parents so that they are aware of the childminder's role in protecting children.  The childminder has developed a close and trusting partnership with parents. There is a good two-way flow of information each day. This helps the childminder to keep parents well informed about their child's care, well-being and achievements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently give children time to explore their own ideas.  The childminder does not use her observations of children's progress to identify their level of achievement as precisely as possible.

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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

 give children more time to explore and develop their own ideas  make better use of information gained from observation to plan more precisely and improve the potential for children to make rapid progress in their learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and evaluated these jointly with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, observation and assessment files and a selection of policies.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' views, through written documentation provided for the inspection and through information contained in the childminder's self- evaluation form.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualification and the suitability of all adults living in the home.

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who attend. This is good

Children in the childminder's care learn through play and by having fun. The childminder is actively involved in children's play and generally uses good teaching methods. However, occasionally, she does not always give children enough time to explore an activity themselves. This slightly hinders their ability to find out, explore and develop their own ideas. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well and children feel secure in attempting to talk. Toddlers babble as they play, using a mixture of gestures and single words to make their wishes known. The childminder gives praise and repeats what children say, reinforcing the correct pronunciation of words and introducing new vocabulary. She introduces children to simple mathematical skills by counting with them as they play. Children enjoy listening to stories and lifting the flaps in books to discover what is hidden underneath. This helps to develop their curiosity and interest in

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who attend. This is good

books. The childminder observes children as they play and she uses this information to plan for their future learning. However, she does not use this information precisely enough for her to be able to plan very well-targeted activities that increase the potential for children to make rapid progress in their learning.

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good

The childminder knows children well and effectively meets their individual needs. She is supportive and kind to children and promotes good behaviour. Gentle reminders and appropriate strategies, based on each child's age and stage of development, help children begin to understand that there are rules and boundaries that help to keep them safe. The childminder provides regular opportunities for children to socialise. Consequently, children make friends, learn to share and encounter new situations. This helps children to embrace change, such as starting school or nursery. Children's health and well-being are effectively supported as they have regular opportunities to be active. The childminder supports children to become aware of their own safety so that they can learn to take risks safely while using resources.

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provision is good

The childminder is a well-qualified and experienced practitioner. She uses her skills and knowledge well to promote positive outcomes for children. The childminder fully understands the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and ensures that policies and procedures are effectively implemented. She monitors the progress that children make. This helps her to identify any gaps in their learning, and swiftly provide the support they need. The childminder continually updates her knowledge. Training attended, such as a course on 'enabling environments', has broadened her work with younger children to support their developing language more effectively. Her self-evaluation is effective and helps her to plan for improvement. Positive, written feedback from parents demonstrates that they are highly satisfied with the level of care and service that the childminder provides.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318931 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 847770 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995 and lives in Heaton. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds an appropriate 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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