Childminder in North Tyneside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 November 2015 6 July 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's communication and language skills are promoted particularly well. The childminder uses highly effective strategies which help children to think and express themselves. They are articulate communicators who listen well, respond confidently and initiate conversation.  The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's learning. She uses her good knowledge of the children, as well as formal observations, to help her identify and plan for the next steps in their learning.  The childminder is evaluative and reflective. She is committed to improving her provision and seeks the views of parents and children to help her bring about positive changes. The childminder demonstrates a good capacity to maintain ongoing improvement.  Partnerships with parents are very well established. The childminder involves parents in their children's learning from the very beginning, helping to create continuity in their

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This provision is good

development. Partnerships with other early years providers are equally well established.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, opportunities for children to be independent and do things for themselves are overlooked.  The childminder does not always provide enough opportunities for children to gain an even deeper understanding of healthy lifestyles. Although children routinely carry out hygiene practices, the childminder does not always explain why these are important.

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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

 provide even more opportunities for children to be independent during everyday routines  provide more opportunities that help children to extend their understanding of healthy lifestyles.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching and the impact this had on children's learning during freely chosen play and planned activities.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder and assessed the accuracy of her evaluation.  The inspector viewed children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including the policies and procedures in place.  The views of parents were taken into account from questionnaires, along with letters and cards sent to the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a firm understanding of potential signs and symptoms of abuse and knows the correct reporting procedures to follow should she have any concerns. The childminder's home is safe and secure. Risk assessments are regularly carried out and used to help her to identify and minimise any hazards. The childminder is well qualified and updates her skills and knowledge regularly, for example, through network meetings and training sessions. The childminder monitors closely the progress children make. This helps to ensure she is able to swiftly identify any emerging gaps in their development so that additional support may be secured.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides interesting and well-planned activities which offer a good level of challenge. Activities and resources are closely linked to children's known interests, helping them to become deeply engaged in their play. Children show they are keen and motivated learners who are confident to explore their ideas. The childminder is a wonderful play companion for the children. She joins in with their play, using her good teaching skills to ask questions and present ideas. Children show a love of books and reading. They handle books with care and enjoy exploring the images with the childminder. They call upon their own experiences and use their imaginative skills as they make up their own story. Children develop excellent mathematical skills. They recognise numerals and have a wonderful time matching cars to their numbered car parking space.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a welcoming and homely environment, where children are very well looked after. The childminder is kind and nurturing towards the children and supports their physical and emotional well-being effectively. Children are entirely at ease and show high levels of confidence in new and social situations. They behave very well and develop good social skills. The childminder helps children to understand the expectations placed upon them through age-appropriate explanations. They learn to be polite, use good manners, and to be considerate and respectful of others. Children enjoy a range of activities that teach them effectively about people in the wider world. Children manage risks and learn safe behaviours. They handle tools safely and learn to negotiate height and balance on large climbing apparatus at local parks. During outings, children practise how to cross the road safely and to be aware of the possible dangers.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. They develop the key skills needed for the next steps in their learning and their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY389235 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 849826 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Whitley Bay. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.50pm, 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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