Childminder in South Tyneside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 November 2015 3 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

 The well-qualified childminder provides a broad range of activities that motivate children to learn. She plans learning experiences that offer a good level of challenge, helping them to make good progress.  The childminder builds strong relationships with parents and keeps them regularly informed about the good progress their children are making. Information is shared frequently and the childminder helps parents to further support their children's development at home.  The childminder forms positive relationships with children. She gains information from parents about their care and learning needs when they first start, in order to plan for them from the outset. This helps children settle quickly into the childminder's care.  The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment. Effective steps are taken to reduce potential dangers in the home and on outings. This contributes towards children thoroughly enjoying their time at the childminder's setting and with supporting

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This provision is good

parents to feel confident that their children are well looked after.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children the time to become fully absorbed in their play.  The organisation of toys and resources does not fully support younger children to freely choose what they want to play with.

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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 freedom to become absorbed in their play without distractions so that they can freely explore and fully express their own thoughts and play ideas  improve the accessibility of resources so that younger children are able to make more independent choices and initiate their own learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder successfully evaluates her service, gaining children's and parents' views to determine what works well and what changes to make to improve her practice. She has clear aims for the future. These include plans to grow a wider variety of vegetables with children to help them understand where they come from. The childminder monitors and tracks children's progress so she can easily see if there are any delays or gaps in their learning. This enables her to provide appropriate support. The childminder frequently attends training. This helps her to keep up to date and has a positive impact on her work with children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations and knows each child in detail. She understands how to assist children to grow and develop. A baseline assessment is carried out when children first start, helping the childminder to understand and plan around children's starting points. She uses her observations of children to assess and track their progress. This enables her to accurately plan activities and experiences that motivate children and extend their learning. Teaching is good. For example, the childminder provides different textures for children to explore and she observes how they interact with the resources. She supports children's communication and language by introducing new words and encourages children to copy the sounds she makes. Children learn to appreciate listening to stories and enjoy being close to the childminder during this experience. She guides them in how to turn the pages and they discuss the pictures together. This develops their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

physical skills, as well as their ability to predict and interpret the story using their own words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a kind and caring manner, responding well to the individual care needs of children to support their emotional well-being. She provides healthy snacks, home-cooked meals and easily accessible drinks for the children. She ensures children receive a well-balanced diet and have regular opportunities to play in the fresh air. This helps to enhance their physical well-being and understanding of the world around them. Children learn to respect themselves and others through the childminder's guidance and a variety of activities. They learn how to play cooperatively and about expected behaviour. Children apply their learning well and behaviour is good. They develop their social skills well, which helps to prepare them for future moves.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development from their starting points. They become increasingly independent as they develop practical skills and competently care for themselves. This helps them to be well-prepared for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY356411 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 857502 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in South Shields, Tyne and Wear. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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