Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 September 2015 20 April 2015

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not evaluate her teaching practice. As a result, weaknesses are not routinely addressed. The quality of her teaching does not improve quickly enough. Professional development planning does not have a sharp focus on the quality of teaching and learning.  The childminder does not always use her assessment of children's progress to identify specific next steps for their learning. Some activities do not promote children's best progress.  The childminder does not always plan and organise the use of resources well, both in the indoor and outdoor play areas, to ensure that children can make independent choices and lead their own play.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder keeps children safe. She and her assistant attend child protection training. The childminder fully understands what she must do if she considers that a child in her care may be at risk of abuse or neglect.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The daily exchange of information between parents and the childminder promotes children's care and development.  Children are emotionally well prepared to start nursery and school.  Children behave well. They share toys and play cooperatively with each other. The childminder encourages children to respect their friends and others in the community.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 embed the use of observations of what children know and can do, to plan more stimulating activities and experiences that promote children's best progress. 27/10/2015

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 develop self-evaluation processes to identify clearly strengths and areas for improvement in teaching skills and involving parents, children and others in the process  develop planning to include opportunities for children to make independent choices about their play and learning from the range of resources and activities available to them.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents during the inspection and took account of written views from other parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder minimises risks to the children in her care and ensures that her home is secure. The qualified childminder and her assistant attend mandatory training, including first aid and safeguarding. However, she does not use self-evaluation to identify required improvements to the quality of teaching and learning, including her own professional development needs. Almost all of the actions from the previous inspection have been addressed. However, the childminder has not yet fully implemented the requirement to use observations and assessments more effectively to plan to meet children's learning and development needs. The childminder understands the importance of communicating with other early years providers when children are moving on to the next stage in their learning. Effective partnerships with parents ensure that two-way information is shared and learning is continued into the

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder and her assistant know children well. They provide a suitable range of experiences for children overall, both in the home and in the community. However, some planned activities are not always effective in supporting the next steps in children's learning and their interests. These activities occupy children's time but do not always excite their attention or promote swift progress. The childminder and her assistant constantly interact with children and support the good development of their communication and language skills during their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder works closely with parents to settle children into her provision. She gathers information relating to their care and well-being. Children develop secure and caring relationships with her and her family. They understand what is expected of them. The childminder gently reminds children about using good manners and respecting each other. The childminder and her assistant offer frequent praise to help build children's confidence. The childminder encourages children to develop independence skills, including toileting and good hygiene practices. Children enjoy healthy snacks and benefit from walks and other exercise outdoors. They regularly socialise in larger groups in the community, in preparation for their move on to nursery or school. The childminder has a range of toys and resources available for children. However, the current organisation of the equipment prevents children from spontaneously making choices about their play and learning,

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Outcomes for children require improvement

The quality of the childminder's teaching and assessment is variable. Children make steady progress from their starting points. They learn the basic skills that they need for their move on to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY331289 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 1013340 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Newcastle. She occasionally works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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