Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 August 2015 6 January 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 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

 Children approach their activities eagerly, make independent choices and clearly enjoy their time with the childminder as she is attentive, highly competent and very caring.  The childminder monitors children's progress precisely and in conjunction with parents. She observes what children are interested in and reflects on what she needs to do next to help them move on in their learning so that they make rapid progress.  The childminder supports children's thinking and language skills extremely well as she listens to them and uses very good questioning techniques. This improves children's learning and promotes conversation.  Children's behaviour is excellent. Older pre-school children are kind and consider the younger children and they laugh and giggle together, which demonstrates that they have very good relationships.  Children's physical health and development is extremely well promoted through healthy

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This provision is outstanding

snacks and meals, energetic activities, such as dancing, and using equipment in the park and garden.  The childminder ensures that she takes parents and carers views into account when planning activities. She also uses their input in her self-evaluation, which helps to make a strong contribution to meeting children's individual needs.  The childminder's home is very well maintained, safe, secure and regularly risk assessed, which helps to keep children safe from harm.

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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 learning opportunities for children even further during routines, such as at snack and meal times.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed and discussed routines and activities in the outdoor area, conservatory and dining room.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other household members.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from information provided in parents letters and questionnaires.  The inspector looked at the childminder's training certificates, children's learning journals, the self-evaluation form and a sample of other documentation.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder provides an excellent mix of adult-led and child-initiated play opportunities for the children. She links the seven areas of learning into her flexible planning and differentiates activities to match children's stages of development and learning needs. For example, she motivates older pre-school children to hunt and name objects when they are hidden in foam, and she gives younger children time and space to explore and experiment through pouring and filling during water play. Children count in context and attempt to write during fun activities. They independently put on their own shoes during daily routines and the childminder talks to them about left and right. This ensures that children make excellent progress and are exceptionally well prepared for nursery. The childminder works extremely well with parents as they focus on any particular learning aspect that they may have concerns about. She shares her resources

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who attend. This is outstanding

with parents, so that children can continue their learning at home. This ensures very good consistency and continuity, which helps children progress even further.

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outstanding

The childminder provides a highly stimulating indoor and outdoor environment where all resources are at child height and easily accessible. Outside fences are adorned with letters and numbers and the childminder provides educational equipment, such as the large abacus and writing space. This helps to promote children's literacy and mathematical skills exceptionally well. The childminder has very well-organised settling-in periods that meet the emotional needs of individual children. For example, she provides time at weekends for one-to-one sessions as the children get to know her and become familiar with the environment. The childminder has excellent relationships and a natural rapport with the children as they throw their arms around her for cuddles. This ensures that their emotional needs are exceptionally well met. Children are highly confident and motivated as they move around her home safely and with ease. Children enjoy healthy food and she

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outstanding

talks to them about how food helps them to develop big muscles. She is aware that she is able to give children further opportunities to be more involved in preparing meals and snacks, to promote their independence and self-help skills even further.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder understands and implements the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage exceptionally well. She reviews her overall provision with rigour as she reflects on her self-evaluation regularly using parents' and children's input. She has a very good understanding of safeguarding children and knows what to do if there are any concerns or allegations. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3 and she keeps herself up to date by using relevant websites and accesses other training that enhances her knowledge and understanding even further. Consequently, she has made excellent progress since the last inspection, which benefits the children's care, learning and development exceptionally well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY284653 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 861188 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 6 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004. She lives in Westerhope, Newcastle upon Tyne and operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification.

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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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