Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 September 2015 2 February 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. The childminder knows where children are in their learning and uses this information well to plan meaningful and motivational activities.  The childminder welcomes children into her home where they develop very good relationships with the childminder and other family members.  The childminder has a very good relationship with other schools and nurseries. They share information about planning and assessment which enables them to work effectively together.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. The childminder plays alongside children and extends their interests as they develop. This helps children to be interested and motivated to learn.  The childminder demonstrates good capacity to improve the service she provides. She seeks the views of parents and children regularly to help her identify areas for further development. This supports her to drive improvements and support children's learning

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This provision is good

outcomes.  The childminder has a good relationship with parents and uses a range of methods to communicate with them. This contributes towards parents being well informed about their child's learning, so they understand how they can extend this learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to extend children's thoughts and ideas during creative activities.  The childminder does not use every opportunity to extend toddlers' understanding of simple sentences.

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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

 maximise opportunities that arise for children to follow their own interests and ideas when exploring and experimenting with creative materials  be aware of, and make best use of, every opportunity during interactions with toddlers to increase their understanding of simple sentences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all parts of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector observed play and learning activities and spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed regulatory documentation including evidence of suitability checks, children's details, learning journals and a sample of policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and how this is organised to drive improvements that benefit children.  The inspector took into account written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a robust understanding of the procedures to follow should she have a concern about the welfare of a child in her care. In addition, thorough risk assessments help ensure that the property is safe. The childminder uses her qualifications well to monitor children's progress. She quickly identifies where further support may be needed. She seeks advice and support from other agencies, where necessary, to support the children in her care. The childminder demonstrates a commitment to professional development. She attends training and regular local authority meetings. This helps to improve her knowledge and strengthens her self-evaluation further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a range of stimulating activities to promote children's learning and development across the seven areas of learning. The quality of teaching is good and the childminder plays alongside children, extending their interests and learning effectively. However, occasionally the childminder directs creative activities too much. This means that children are not always able to explore their own interests and ideas effectively. The childminder, generally, supports children's communication and language skills effectively. She speaks clearly to older children and repeats and extends what they are saying. This helps them to extend their language skills. However, the childminder sometimes uses long sentences when talking to toddlers which they do not understand. Parents are kept well informed of the progress their children are making. They enjoy looking at children's learning journal files.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children play in a clean, safe and welcoming environment where they are confident and motivated to learn. The childminder is a good role model and children learn how to play together well. The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. Children settle quickly into the setting. The childminder obtains very detailed information from parents about children's development, routines and interests when children start. This helps her to ensure she meets the needs of children when they first start. The childminder helps children to settle into school and nursery as she visits with children. Children get plenty of fresh air and exercise. They are able to choose whether they wish to play inside or outdoors, where they access a range of physical activities. The childminder teaches children about everyday hazards in the environment, such as door thresholds, from an early age. This contributes towards children's understanding of how they can

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. Children are encouraged to be independent; younger children feed themselves and attempt to put on their own coats. The childminder prepares children well with the skills and knowledge they require in readiness for school. Their early literacy and mathematics skills are developing well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY281909 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 856238 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 2 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne. She holds a relevant qualification at level 3. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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