Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 November 2015 17 March 2009

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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 benefit from good quality teaching. There is a strong focus on supporting language, communication and social skills to enable children to achieve and participate. This helps children to make very good progress in these key areas.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with other settings. She has established links with the local schools to further support children's learning and development.  The childminder demonstrates enthusiasm and a commitment to developing her knowledge and skills. She evaluates the service she provides and values the views of parents and children.  Children are happy and settled with the childminder and form close bonds with her. This helps to support their personal, social and emotional development and they feel safe and secure in her care.  The childminder supports children's health well. Good hygiene procedures are followed. Children are provided with plenty of opportunities to be physically active and enjoy a

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This provision is good

variety of healthy meals and snacks. Children are learning to keep themselves safe through practical daily routines and the childminder's guidance.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make best use of every opportunity to extend children's early reading skills.  The childminder does not share consistent information often enough with parents about where children are in their learning.

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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 build on their early reading skills and develop a deeper understanding that print carries meaning  share consistent information more regularly with parents about where their children are in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and evaluated these jointly with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, observation and assessment files and a selection of policies.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' views from the written documentation they had provided for the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualification and the suitability of all adults living in the home.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The well-qualified childminder fully understands and successfully implements statutory requirements. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder updates her safeguarding knowledge and is clear about the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. She uses robust risk assessment procedures to monitor the safety and suitability of her premises. The childminder assesses and checks on all children's progress and she has a clear picture of their achievements. Since the last inspection, the childminder has made significant improvements to her home and garden. For example, she has fitted a downstairs toilet, which helps to promote greater independence for children. This has had a positive impact on the outcomes for children. The childminder works effectively in partnership with parents, who provide positive feedback and comments regarding the quality of care and support their children receive at

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes observations and assessments of the children's progress to help identify next steps in their learning. This helps to inform the childminder's planning, which underpins children's good progress. The childminder follows the children's lead as she joins in with their play. For example, she guides, supports and provides a constant narrative of what she and the children are doing. This helps to motivate and engage children and supports their communication and language development. Children are able to concentrate on activities, take turns, investigate and explore, and are keen to join in when taking part in activities such as decorating Christmas bubbles. As children take part in the activity the childminder skilfully weaves in opportunities for them to count, match patterns, identify shapes and learn about simple addition. This helps to promote children's mathematical development effectively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The warm and welcoming atmosphere is one of the key strengths of the childminder's setting. The childminder ensures settling-in procedures are tailored to each child to support them with their move from home. She implements consistent care routines that children are familiar with. This contributes significantly to children's emotional and physical well-being. Children behave well. The childminder has high expectations of behaviour and makes sure children quickly learn what is acceptable and what is not. She successfully leads by example and is very kind, calm and well mannered. Children respond well to the childminder's care and attention and benefit from affectionate cuddles when feeling tired or upset. Children confidently explore their surroundings and make lots of independent decisions about their play and learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress from their starting points. The childminder successfully helps children become confident and independent learners who develop the key skills needed for their future learning, such as starting school or nursery.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY295712 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 848823 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Kenton. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She supports 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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