Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 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 well-qualified childminder knows where children are in their learning and uses this information well to plan meaningful and motivational activities.  Children are very happy in the childminder's care.  The childminder has effective strategies for settling children into the setting. This helps children to settle quickly.  Children who speak English as an additional language make very good progress in communication and language. The childminder interacts effectively with them and seizes opportunities to introduce new vocabulary.  The childminder has a good relationship with parents. Regular communication ensures parents are well informed about what their children have been doing with the childminder. Parents understand where children are in their learning and they know how they can help them further.  The childminder is committed to her own professional development. She attends a

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This provision is good

range of training courses to improve her own knowledge and evaluates her practice. This helps her to improve her provision further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children time to explore their own interests and ideas.

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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

 give children more time to follow their own interests and ideas.

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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 the 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 has a good capacity to improve her provision further. She has clear plans for improvement and is committed to her own professional development. She has a good relationship with the local authority and seeks advice and support when necessary. The childminder monitors children's learning. This enables her to take prompt action when additional support may be needed. She demonstrates a good understanding of how to work with schools and other professionals, when necessary.

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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. Children are able to select from a range of resources to support their play. The quality of teaching is good and the childminder plays alongside children, extending their interests and learning effectively. However, occasionally, the childminder directs activities too much. This means that children are not always able to explore their own interests and ideas effectively. Children develop early literacy skills. For example, toddlers demonstrate an interest in books as they select favourite ones to look at with the childminder. Good support enables them to talk about the pictures in the book. 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. Children develop a good understanding of how to keep themselves healthy. They understand when they need to wash their hands and enjoy a range of healthy meals and snacks. The childminder actively encourages fresh air and exercise. Children enjoy outdoor activities, such as sand and drawing. They also look forward to their daily visits to the nearby parks and gardens. The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. She knows children very well and responds to their needs. For example, she quickly settles children to sleep when they show signs of tiredness. The childminder uses information from parents about children's routines and interests to ensure that her provision meets the needs of children. Children learn to play alongside each other. The childminder ensures that children have plenty of opportunities

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

to play with children the same age. This helps children to understand the need to share toys and resources.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. Children are encouraged to be independent. Children who speak English as an additional language make very good progress in communication and language. This helps to prepare children well for the next stage in learning and for school when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY346150 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 863117 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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 2007 and lives in Newcastle upon Tyne. She has a National Vocational Qualification at level 3. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She cares for children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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