Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 September 2015 23 May 2012

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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

 Children have access to good quality care and learning. The childminder is truly dedicated to her role. Her love for learning and commitment to further improve is demonstrated through her attendance at training, regular evaluations of practice and meetings with other local childminders to share good practice ideas.  The childminder provides a very inclusive environment for all children. She is a good role model and promotes her setting values very well. This contributes towards children being kind, polite, well-mannered and respectful of others.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's learning and development. Children's curiosity and desire to learn is effectively supported by the good range of activities that the childminder provides to build upon their prior learning.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps parents well informed of their children's time with her. She effectively communicates what children have been

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This provision is good

engaging in and provides ideas on how this can be extended at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always allow children enough opportunities to engage in their preferred activities before presenting them with something else.  The childminder does not provide enough opportunities to enhance children's awareness of technology.

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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 opportunities to engage in the activities of their choosing and to move on independently before presenting something else  provide a wider range of opportunities to enhance children's awareness of technology.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas used for childminding.  The inspector examined a range of documents. These included, the policies and procedures, evidence of suitability checks, a record of the childminder's training, children's learning files and the provider's self-evaluation form.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder during a planned activity.  The inspector observed children during their freely chosen activities.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and the children throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views from parents and carers from comments noted on the parental feedback forms.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder highly regards children's safety. She is qualified to administer first aid, is vigilant and provides a safe environment for children to play and learn. The childminder has a good understanding of what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. Children's progress is effectively tracked to swiftly identify and support any gaps in learning for individuals or groups of children. The range of experiences are closely monitored to ensure that children's learning is supported across all areas. Regular evaluations of the planned activities clearly highlight any further improvements. Self-evaluation is inclusive and values the views from parents and children. The childminder uses what she learns to contribute to her ongoing improvements to ensure that children have good quality care and learning experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder engages with children very well as they play. She asks a good range of questions to promote children's thinking skills. Children confidently talk activities through and readily repeat word endings of familiar stories. This contributes towards children becoming good communicators. Children develop good social skills and learn to respect one another. They happily share information about themselves and their family and learn to talk about their differences in religion. Children gain a good understanding of their world. They learn where their food comes from when visiting the local supermarket and learn how to operate simple toys during play. However, the childminder does not provide enough opportunities to enhance children's technology skills further. Children persevere at developing new skills. They use tools for a purpose when manipulating objects around a puzzle board and maintain concentration when threading.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in this inviting and welcoming environment. They form good relationships with the dedicated childminder through settling-in sessions that are tailored to their needs. Children respond well in different social situations. They are confident to seek support from the friendly and caring childminder, who is always on hand to offer her comfort, support and reassurance. This helps children to feel assured and confident when making new relationships. Children have daily access to their outdoor environment to promote their good health. They love taking on real tasks, such as tidying up and using knives safely to cut up different healthy fruits. Children are keen to make their own independent choices about where they will play. However, the childminder does not always provide children with enough opportunities to engage in their preferred activities and to move on independently, before presenting them with something else.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated learners. They sustain their interest in activities that are fun, challenging and skilfully shaped to their learning needs and interests. This helps all children to make good progress and develop the skills they need for the next stages in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY424458 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 852497 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Gosforth. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, 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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