Childminder EY476765

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 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

 Partnership working is strong. Parents are complimentary about the childminder's care for their children. The childminder talks to parents about their children's daily experiences and the activities they have been involved in. She involves parents in checks on children's progress. This helps them to be aware of the skills that their children are developing with the childminder.  The childminder is a positive role model. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder helps to promote good social skills, such as sharing and turn taking. She encourages children to keep their environment safe. Children eagerly help to tidy toys away.  The childminder understands how young children learn through play. She plans activities that she knows they will enjoy and that will help them to prepare for the next stage of their learning. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder interacts with children very well. Children settle quickly in her care.

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This provision is good

The childminder gives children plenty of praise and encouragement and encourages them to develop their independence skills. This helps children to build strong emotional security and promotes their self-esteem and confidence.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Individual children's learning is not always meticulously planned for. Information from observations is sometimes not effectively used to identify specific next steps in children's learning.  The provider has not developed a detailed and specific plan of professional development opportunities to enhance her skills and knowledge, in order to raise the quality of her provision to a higher level.

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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

 sharpen the focus of observations and assessments and use them to plan specific next steps in children's learning  enhance the programme of professional development opportunities to help raise the quality of provision to an outstanding level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the adults living on the premises.  The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of how to identify and report any concerns about children's welfare. She completes all mandatory training, including paediatric first aid. A range of policies and procedures are implemented successfully to help keep children safe. These policies and procedures are shared with parents so that they have a good understanding of the services the childminder provides. There is an effective exchange of information between the childminder, parents and other providers to help ensure consistency of care and learning. The childminder reflects upon the effectiveness of her practice and takes into account the views of parents and children. This helps her to identify some priorities for improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder skilfully questions children which helps to promote the development of their communication and language and creative-thinking skills. She gets down to children's level and plays alongside children to help extend their learning effectively. One example of this is when children are building towers with interlocking bricks. The childminder encourages them to solve the problem of how to make the structure stable. This helps children develop good levels of interest and motivation as they concentrate on play activities. The childminder is aware of children's current needs and interests. These interests are often explored through imaginative role play that helps them to understand what may happen in new situations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and content in the childminder's care. They settle quickly to play with resources on arrival. The childminder treats children with respect and kindness. Children benefit from following the routines established from the start in partnership with parents. They learn about the importance of following good hygiene practices. The childminder ensures that children wash their hands well before mealtimes. Healthy lifestyles are supported through the range of opportunities provided, including meals provided by the childminder. Children take regular exercise during outings to the park, beach and large indoor play areas. They learn to socialise in large groups, in preparation for nursery and school. The childminder encourages children to develop an understanding of the world, including their wider community.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make at least the expected progress in their learning and development from their starting points. They enjoy playing and learning and are developing key skills in readiness for nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476765 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 975522 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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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 Newcastle. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6.30pm, 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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