Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 October 2015 1 October 2008

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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

 Teaching is consistently strong. The childminder uses regular observations and accurate assessments to plan activities and experiences which support children's interests and next steps in learning.  The childminder is well qualified. She uses her good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and child development to meet all children's needs.  The childminder monitors children's progress over time to ensure that any gaps in their learning are planned for. Children with additional needs are very well supported.  Children form strong and lasting bonds with the childminder, who welcomes them into her home as part of her family. This helps children feel a sense of belonging and security.  Children behave extremely well. The childminder treats them with respect and consideration. She is a very good role model and helps children to understand the importance of caring for each other and their surroundings.

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This provision is good

 Partnerships with parents are very strong. Good communication systems promote consistency of care, learning and development, and ensure that children are well supported at home and in the setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet fully extended opportunities for learning outdoors.  There is scope for the childminder to extend her professional development and improve her teaching skills even further.

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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

 enhance opportunities for children to learn about change in the natural environment  find further opportunities through professional development to help strengthen the quality of teaching even more.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the setting used for childminding.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed children playing and assessed the quality of teaching and learning.  The inspector spoke to children and the childminder during the inspection.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, risk assessments, qualifications, children's records and learning journals.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is a reflective and evaluative practitioner, who is committed to improving her practice and providing a high-quality environment for learning. She values training and is keen to improve her teaching skills further, so that she can help children make the most rapid progress possible. The childminder is proactive in developing strong partnerships with parents, schools and professionals in order to effectively support children's learning. She ensures that the needs of families are met by gathering the views of parents and children as part of her development planning. The childminder works hard to ensure that children are safe in the setting and arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Health and safety policies and procedures are wide ranging, robust and evident in practice. Furthermore, children are very well supported to develop an understanding of danger and assess risks for themselves.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a rich environment, where all seven areas of learning are promoted, inside and outdoors. Communication and language skills are very well supported and children's utterances are valued and celebrated. The childminder helps children to become confident communicators, who enjoy sharing their thoughts and ideas. They learn how to ask and answer questions and develop a very good understanding of the rules of conversation. The childminder takes every opportunity to make links to children's home experiences and all areas of learning, as she plays alongside them. Generally, children are very well supported to develop an understanding of the world around them. However, opportunities for them to learn about how things grow and change in the natural world have not yet been fully extended.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents to help children feel comfortable and relaxed when they start in the setting. This helps children feel safe, secure and ready to learn. The childminder uses information from parents to plan an inviting environment which promotes children's physical and emotional needs. The childminder uses mealtimes to chat to children about healthy lifestyles and the benefits of nutritious foods. She encourages children to help her prepare snack, models safe practice for children to follow and supervises closely as they cut up fruit. Children clearly love helping her and demonstrate increasing responsibility, growing independence and confidence. Developing these skills and attitudes help children feel well prepared and able to cope with the demands of school, when the time comes.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder uses information from parents and time spent with children to get to know their individual needs. She uses this information and ongoing assessment very effectively to ensure that all children make good progress in their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY295449 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 975727 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 October 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The setting opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7am until 6pm.

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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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