Childminder in Gateshead

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 January 2016 Not applicable

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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 make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder gathers information from parents about their children's starting points and interests. She uses this information, alongside her own observations, to plan a good balance of child-initiated play and adult-led activities.  The childminder builds positive relationships with parents. She regularly shares information with them about what their child can do and what they need to learn next. This helps parents to extend their child's learning at home.  The childminder regularly reflects on all aspects of her service and is constantly looking for ways to improve what she does. Improvements since her registration include building an outdoor playhouse, which has created additional space and enhanced facilities for children.  The childminder provides a welcoming environment. She interacts warmly with children at all times and they form strong attachments with her. Children demonstrate by their

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This provision is good

interactions that they feel emotionally secure in the care of the childminder.  The childminder is aware of the importance of providing children with a healthy diet and ensuring that they get fresh air and exercise daily. This helps to promote children's well-being and their physical development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to help develop children's understanding of shape, colour, size and number.  The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities that help build on children's natural interest in why things happen and how things work.

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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 opportunities for children to develop their understanding of number, shape, colour and size  extend the opportunities for children to experiment with and learn about how things work.

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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 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

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is alert to the signs of possible abuse and neglect. She knows exactly what action to take if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder's home is secure and she makes daily checks on the environment to minimise or remove any potential risk. She closely monitors each child's progress and works in close partnership with parents. This helps her to swiftly identify and effectively address any gaps in children's learning and development. The childminder carries out her own research and continues to access training to boost her professional development. This helps her to keep up to date with best practice, new initiatives and changes in legislation. There are well-established links with the schools that children attend. Information is effectively shared to ensure continuity in children's care and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and this is reflected in her good quality teaching. She regularly observes children and successfully plans challenging learning experiences that are accurately tailored to their needs, interests and abilities. The childminder promotes children's communication skills by listening and responding to what they have to say. Children also enjoy sharing stories. This helps young children to build a good vocabulary and older children to learn to express themselves confidently. Babies use all of their senses to explore. They bang wooden spoons and are fascinated by the noise they make. The childminder provides based activities that help children to develop their problem- solving skills and physical skills. For example, children work out how to get the plastic animals out of the foam using scoops and tongs. They persevere and develop increasing concentration relative to their age.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Good settling-in procedures enable the childminder to get to know the children well. She gathers a wealth of information from parents when children first start. This helps to effectively support them in their move from home. Children are very happy in the childminder's care. They develop strong relationships with the childminder and are confident in exploring their surroundings. Children behave well in relation to their ages and stages of development. The childminder successfully leads by example and is very kind, calm and well mannered. Children's social skills and confidence are promoted well through their visits to the local toddler groups. This help to prepare them well for their eventual move on to nursery or school. Children sleep at times consistent with their home routines and enjoy healthy snacks and meals. Children have opportunities to be active and engage in physical play, both in the garden and while on outings in their local area.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well supported to make good progress from their starting points. They make lots of choices about their play and learning and develop the key skills needed for school and future life. Their independence is actively encouraged.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485643 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 1008730 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2015 and lives in Blaydon, Gateshead. The childminder operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate 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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Telephone number

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