Childminder in North Tyneside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 December 2015 22 December 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

 The childminder effectively meets the needs and routines of the children. She makes good use of quality observations and assessments to check children's progress and establish what they need to learn next. The planned activities help children to move on in their learning and develop the skills they require later in life.  The experienced childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She knows the children well and has a clear picture of what they know, understand and can do. She plans for the next steps in their development and helps them to make continued progress in their learning.  The childminder is sensitive, caring and skilled in helping children build secure attachments with her. Children develop self-confidence and their emotional well-being is fostered well. This helps them to feel safe and secure.  The childminder has established good relationships with parents. Together they share

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This provision is good

information about children's learning and provide clear examples of the progress they make. This encourages parents to engage in their children's learning and to share contributions about what children do at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always organise her resources effectively enough so that children can make independent choices about their play.  The self-evaluation process is not fully developed to show more clearly how professional development and training influences the quality and continuous development of the setting.

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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

 improve the organisation of resources to further support children's independent choices about what they would like to play with  embed the use of the self-evaluation process to show more clearly how professional development and training influences the quality and continuous development of the setting.

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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 all relevant documentation, such as the evidence of the suitability of those living or working on the premises.  The inspector read the questionnaires provided by the parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection. She recognises the signs and indicators of abuse and neglect and understands who to contact if she is concerned about a child's welfare. The well-qualified childminder attends training to update her skills and knowledge. She demonstrates a good understanding of how well she meets the needs of the children attending and the quality of the environment she provides. The childminder regularly gathers feedback from parents, and this is very positive. Parents express how happy they are with the care their children receive and for the continued levels of support in meeting children's interests. The childminder shares information about children's learning, which parents can continue to help with at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has good teaching skills and a secure knowledge of how children learn. She gathers detailed information about children's abilities, likes, dislikes and routines when they start attending. Observations and assessments inform the planning and help ensure that children's next steps in learning are promoted. The childminder makes the most of spontaneous opportunities for children to play. She helps them to follow their own ideas and interests. She talks to and signs with children continuously, which helps to promote their communication and language. Children enjoy music and sound making, so the childminder introduces pots and pans and a bag of musical instruments into their play. Children explore and investigate the music bag, and handle and play the musical instruments they find. The childminder regularly takes children to group activities within the community. This helps to build their social skills and confidence in several different

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

environments, in preparation for their eventual move on to school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. She is calm in her approach and follows children's home routines when they start. Therefore, children settle with ease and quickly grow in confidence. The childminder offers children reassurance and guidance which help them to behave well. She puts out the resources for children to play with. Children learn good health, hygiene and safety practices. They wash their hands before and after eating and help to tidy away toys. Children take part in regular fire drills so that everyone knows what to do in an emergency. The childminder helps them learn about their community and the wider world. She acts as a good example, to help children learn how to treat each other with respect and kindness.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning, based on their starting points. They learn a variety of useful skills that helps prepare them effectively for the next stage of their learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 502888 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 847961 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 December 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in Newcastle upon Tyne, 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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