Childminder in South Tyneside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 September 2015 30 June 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The quality of teaching is good as the childminder effectively follows and extends children's interests. This supports all children in their future learning and helps them to make good progress.  The childminder uses self-evaluation to identify her strengths and areas for future development. This shows a good commitment to continuous improvement.  Children behave well because they understand the boundaries and expectations. The childminder continually reinforces the importance of sharing, taking turns, using good manners and being kind to each other.  The childminder provides children with a wide selection of age-appropriate resources. This means children fully participate in a good range of fun and interesting activities.  Children are happy and content because the childminder creates a warm, welcoming and friendly environment. This helps to promote children's well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully established a programme of continuous professional development to extend her skills and knowledge.  The childminder does not always encourage parents to share details about their children's achievements at home to aid more precise planning.

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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

 extend the programme of professional development, focusing more precisely on key areas of practice to improve teaching further  strengthen ways in which parents share information about their children's learning at home to support future planning based more precisely on what they know and can do.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas accessed by the children.  The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for the children.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records, policies and procedures with the childminder, including evidence of qualifications and the suitability of all adults in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written questionnaires obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is qualified to level 3 and she fully understands how to implement the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has attended mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid, and shares ideas and practice in discussions with other childminders. However, her professional development is not yet focused on raising her teaching skills to an outstanding level. Safeguarding arrangements are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to safeguard children and knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns. In addition, she implements a detailed range of written policies, procedures and risk assessments. Children are cared for in a safe and secure environment.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children show enthusiasm and excitement throughout their learning. The childminder encourages children to explore the different textures of materials during a painting activity, such as sponges, brushes and cotton wool. Children thoroughly enjoy developing their creativity as they make marks, patterns and prints. The childminder uses visual aids, such as resource picture cards, to support children in making independent choices about their play. There are effective systems in place to observe and assess children's learning and development. These help the childminder to recognise children's achievements, identify their next steps in learning and track their ongoing progress. Parents receive feedback on a daily basis to keep them informed and complete questionnaires to give their views and opinions. However, the childminder does not always encourage parents to share ongoing information about what their children can do at home to build on this learning in

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder effectively supports children to develop their own understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy. The childminder makes good use of community activities, including toddler groups, to support children's personal, social and emotional development. She encourages children to participate in active play which helps to promote their physical skills. Children show delight as they play with sand, water and bubbles in the outdoor area. The childminder fully understands the importance of sharing relevant information with school teachers. This helps to support children with their future move and creates a complementary approach.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the necessary skills in readiness for the next stage in their learning. The childminder successfully promotes mathematical development throughout children's activities as they learn about colours, shape, size, space and numbers. In addition, the childminder continually talks to children, interacts well during their play, asks effective questions and models language. This helps to support children's communication and language skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY281325 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 861074 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 30 June 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in South Shields, Tyne and Wear. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She has a childcare 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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