Childminder in North Tyneside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 September 2015 28 July 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 childminder provides a good range of activities that suit the needs and interests of each individual child. The environment is effectively planned to support all children in working towards the early learning goals.  The childminder is well qualified and overall, the quality of her teaching is good. Children are able to lead their own play with positive interactions from the childminder. Children make good progress in their learning and development and acquire the skills in preparation for nursery or school.  The childminder observes children sensitively and responds well to their emerging needs. She effectively encourages and extends their curiosity and learning.  The childminder values and respects children. She uses highly effective strategies to promote positive behaviour. The childminder provides clear explanations and effectively teaches children the difference between right and wrong.

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This provision is good

 Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder liaises and works closely alongside parents, supporting and guiding them when necessary. She provides information about children's progress in their learning and development. She ensures continuity in children's learning between the home and the setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not focus on helping and giving younger children enough time to consider and respond to questions and extend their thinking skills.  The childminder has not considered further ways to enhance her programme of professional development.

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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

 provide more time for younger children to think and respond to questions, helping to support their critical-thinking skills further  make use of professional development opportunities that increase the potential to raise the quality of teaching to a higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises where children play and discussed aspects of policy and practice with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector observed children's files and discussed the observations and assessments.  The inspector viewed a range of documents, including risk assessment, medication and accident forms, attendance records, registration documents and feedback provided by parents and carers.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder successfully implements the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has clear safeguarding policies in place. She has a good knowledge and understanding of how to protect children from harm or abuse. She is qualified to administer first aid, is vigilant and carefully risk assesses areas where children play. The childminder evaluates her practice well. However, her training mainly focuses on children's health, well-being and safety, with the childminder not being proactive in seeking further ways to develop first-rate teaching practice. The childminder knows children well. She effectively identifies what progress they are making in their learning and development. The childminder liaises effectively with other professionals to help ensure the needs of children are well met.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is enthusiastic and listens well to children as she joins in with their imaginative play. She demonstrates, explains and provides good challenge. Older children enjoy sorting and counting money as they pretend to sell items in the role-play shop. Younger children develop their mathematical skills, counting coins and items of food. Children spend time emptying, filling and transferring water. The childminder enhances their play by adding further resources. She engages well with children and asks purposeful questions. Older children are receptive and ask further questions as their curiosity is ignited. However, the childminder does not always give younger children sufficient time to think about their responses and to answer. In spite of this, the childminder and children talk about what they are doing. Children make good progress with their language and communication skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder builds close strong bonds with the children in her care. She ensures that routines are flexible and meet the individual needs of all children. This is evident as children approach her for cuddles, happily ask questions and seek support when necessary. The childminder supports children well as they play together. She encourages children to talk about their feelings and to be mindful of each other during their play. The childminder encourages children to be independent and develop social skills, so that they are ready for moving on to nursery or school. Children are self-motivated, happy and confident, readily exploring the environment both inside and outdoors. The childminder teaches children about adopting healthy lifestyles. Children enjoy outdoor activities both within the home environment and in the local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning and development. Children are confident, active learners who take great delight in finding things out for themselves. The childminder is quick to recognise and respond to any gaps in their learning. Effective liaison with parents, carers and other professionals helps to ensure that good progress in children's learning and development is sustained.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 501571 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 872271 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 July 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in Marden, North Shields. She operates all year round from 6am to 8pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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Telephone number

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