Childminder EY474855

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 February 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

 The childminder strongly embraces reflective practice and consistently monitors the quality of provision and children's progress. This means there is a drive to continuously improve.  The childminder has developed good links with the local primary school and shares relevant information with teachers, which helps to ensure that children's individual needs are met.  Teaching is strong. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. Children are motivated to learn. The childminder ensures that activities are fun and tailored to their individual needs and interests.  The childminder asks a wide range of questions and introduces new vocabulary. This helps to promote children's communication and language skills well.  The childminder effectively promotes children's understanding of equality and diversity. She provides a range of resources and opportunities which helps to support children's

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This provision is good

awareness of each other's similarities and differences.  The childminder ensures that settling-in arrangements are flexible to support children's emotional well-being. She quickly develops strong, warm relationships with children and their families.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gather comprehensive initial information from parents about their children's learning at home.  The childminder does not always provide enough opportunities for children to explore and play in an imaginative way.

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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

 strengthen ways to gather more detailed information from parents about children's learning at home  provide more opportunities for children to explore and play in an imaginative way.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the teaching and children's learning, and conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from their written feedback to the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder and other household members' suitability, and looked at the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures and accident and medication records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is confident of the action required in the event of an allegation being made against herself or a member of the family. She has a good understanding of statutory requirements and has a range of policies and procedures in place, which she regularly reviews and updates. The childminder carries out risk assessments on her home and on outings. This helps her to minimise any potential hazards. The childminder is committed to her own professional development. She uses a variety of methods to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. For example, she liaises with other professionals, attends training and researches online. Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder seeks their views through parental questionnaires and verbal feedback. Parents comment that they are very happy with the service the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses observations and assessments to effectively identify children's next steps. She successfully builds on their interests and plans activities in both the prime and specific areas to ensure that all children make good progress. The childminder makes regular assessments of children's progress and quickly closes any gaps in their learning. She uses good teaching strategies to support children's language, understanding of the world and mathematical skills. Young children talk about animals. They count and categorise the farm animals by size. The childminder supports children to use scissors, glue and material carefully to make cards. Children are very proud of what they create. Children are developing a love of books. They sit close to the childminder as she reads their favourite stories. They are encouraged to ask and answer questions and to describe what they are seeing and how they are feeling. The childminder encourages young

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The environment in the childminder's home is warm, welcoming and supports the needs of children in her care. A variety of toys can be easily accessed by children, so they can confidently self-select resources. The childminder provides reassurance and support to children. Secure attachments are evident and children are developing the emotional security needed to help them cope with moving on to other settings and school when the time comes. The childminder encourages good manners. Children cooperate and behave very well for their age and stage of development. The childminder supports children's understanding of how to behave through consistent boundaries and messages. Healthy lifestyles are promoted. Regular visits to the park and outdoor play help children to learn about the benefits of physical exercise. Children are provided with nutritious meals and snacks to encourage them to enjoy a healthy diet.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children's independence skills are developing well. They are making good progress from their individual starting points and achieving expected levels of development. They are gaining a wide range of skills and are well prepared for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474855 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 968061 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Throckley, Newcastle upon Tyne. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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