Childminder in North Tyneside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 December 2015 26 January 2010

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of teaching and the consistent interaction between the childminder and children is outstanding. Children are highly motivated to learn and enthusiastic in all that they do. They are exceptionally well engaged and make rapid progress in their development, especially in their communication and language.  The childminder completes detailed observations of children which she effectively uses to plan further activities using children's interests and their next steps. She closely monitors children's progress so she can quickly see if any gaps in their development are emerging.  Children establish very close and affectionate relationships with the childminder, who effectively meets their individual needs. They develop high levels of confidence, independence, self-esteem and a genuine sense of belonging.  Partnerships with parents are exceptional. Information is shared very effectively. Parents are actively involved in their children's learning and this ensures that children's

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This provision is outstanding

individual needs and any development areas are very quickly identified and exceptionally well met.  Children thrive in this welcoming and nurturing environment. They confidently explore and investigate their surroundings. Children access an exceptional range of resources and activities that successfully helps to promote all aspects of their play and learning.  The childminder successfully monitors and evaluates all aspects of her provision. She is highly motivated in maintaining her own professional development, which helps to improve the outcomes for children and their further learning experiences.

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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

 continue to strengthen relationships with all other settings that children attend.

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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 viewed the areas in the home used for childminding.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the assistants working with the childminder.  The inspector read the statements provide by the parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder has very high expectations for her own practice and that of her assistant. She has a highly successful drive to improve and has an extremely focused programme of professional development. She sets an excellent example to others and shares her expertise through effective supervision sessions with her assistant. The childminder evaluates the quality of her provision through robust self-evaluation. She takes account of the views of children and their parents and sets achievable goals for further improvement. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an excellent understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about children in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children are very enthusiastic active learners. Teaching strategies are excellent. The childminder is skilful in the way she interacts with children and carefully considers children's learning preferences. Therefore, she plans excellent activities according to each child's needs and interests and captures their curiosity. The childminder recognises the importance of establishing children's starting points through close partnership working. She uses the in-depth information provided about children's development, followed up with detailed observations and assessment. Any gaps in children's learning are quickly identified and through discussions with parents, clear targets are set for children. Children try out new experiences and are guided very skilfully by the childminder to achieve well. Their communication and language skills are exceptional. The childminder uses children's interests and her own ideas to help extend their mathematical skills. Her home-made

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

snowmen help children to recognise number, shape, colour and size. The childminder's clear questioning helps children to think for themselves. The high-quality teaching ensures that children make rapid progress in relation to their starting points.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder sets very clear boundaries for children's behaviour. She expertly teaches children to respect each other's views and to be kind to each other. Children learn good manners and they are taught how to share and take turns. Children's emotional well-being and physical development are promoted exceptionally well. They access a superb range of physical-play equipment and go on numerous outings to places of interest. The childminder helps children to understand about sustainability and healthy lifestyles. Children grow seasonal foods in the allotment and learn at mealtimes about foods that are good for them to eat. The childminder maintains highly effective partnerships with most of the other settings children attend.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make independent choices in their play and are beginning to manage their self- care routines exceptionally well. They make high rates of progress in relation to their starting points. They are extremely well prepared with the key skills needed for the next stage in their learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY312131 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 849002 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in the North Shields area of Tyne and Wear. She operates all year round, from 7.30am 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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