Childminder in North Tyneside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 January 2016 12 January 2011

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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 diverse range of exciting and innovative learning experiences are outstanding. The childminder has an exceptional knowledge of how children learn and provides well-planned activities which extend children's learning. She challenges children exceptionally well and they are well prepared for the next stages in their education.  The childminder provides children with an extensive range of high-quality resources and play opportunities. These match their interests very effectively and promote their learning and development exceptionally well.  The childminder completes detailed, focused observations of children during their play to inform the planning. Assessment is regular and precise, and she builds on their next steps to ensure that children continue to make rapid progress in relation to their starting points.  Children are happy and emotionally secure in the childminder's care. She provides an

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This provision is outstanding

exceptional child-friendly environment where children's independence and life skills are effectively promoted. Children are well prepared for their future moves on to school.  The childminder effectively encourages parents to play an active part in their children's learning. She works very closely with parents and takes on board the valuable contributions they make through their suggestions and requests. This shared approach is working exceptionally well to provide consistency of care and learning.  The childminder monitors and evaluates all aspects of her practice and her provision very effectively. She is highly motivated in maintaining her own professional development. This enables her to continue to make further improvements to children's 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 the excellent partnerships already established with the 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 all relevant documentation, such as the self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of those living or working on the premises.  The inspector read the statements provide by parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is very enthusiastic, highly motivated and extremely well organised. She implements very effective evaluation systems to ensure continuous improvements. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Supervision of her assistant is maintained and supports the continued high standards seen in her outstanding practice. The childminder undertakes a wealth of training to enhance her own knowledge and to continue to improve the experiences she offers the children. Excellent partnerships are established with the other settings that children attend. The childminder completes a detailed transition document for the new teaching staff when children start school. In return, the staff share information about the topics planned for the children so that the childminder can follow their lead. The childminder has further ideas to strengthen this partnership sharing by obtaining more information about children's learning while they are

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder follows the children's lead and guides their play exceptionally well. Children are very confident and enthusiastic. They use their imagination while dressing up and acting out roles. First, they become astronauts and then pirates and princesses. The childminder skilfully builds on their interest by including related activities. She introduces links to the planets and space. Children make rockets and create astronaut pictures of themselves. The childminder provides an excellent commentary and asks probing questions to further extend children's learning. She uses every opportunity to increase children's range of words in order to develop their understanding. Children show their growing knowledge about what they have been talking about by naming the planets and the sun. They enjoy a wide range of exciting experiences outdoors, in the garden and while visiting numerous places of interest in the community.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder provides a very stimulating environment. She has an excellent range of high-quality toys and resources. These are stored in a designated playroom and effectively help to support children's independence, choice and decision making. Children's personal, social and emotional development are fostered well. They form excellent relationships with each other and learn to share, take turns and play harmoniously. Children learn to take responsibility for their own and others' safety. They help to tidy away resources when they have finished with them and before they get others out. Children follow excellent hygiene routines. They enjoy a range of healthy meals and learn about foods that are good for them. Children develop their physical skills extremely well. They use a wide range of equipment in the childminder's garden and during visits to the local playgrounds.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are making excellent progress in their development in relation to their starting points. They are confident individuals who are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage in their learning, such as their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY412071 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 850001 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in the Holystone area of Newcastle Upon Tyne. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder's husband is registered as an assistant. She holds an early years 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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