Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 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 quality of teaching is good and reflects children's developmental needs. The childminder takes into account children's interests and next steps in learning when planning activities.  The childminder thinks about hazards to children and uses risk assessments effectively. She is vigilant and reminds children how to keep themselves safe as they move around the setting using toys, equipment and resources.  Partnerships with parents are very good and they feel informed and involved in their children's learning. This helps to promote consistency and continuity of care and learning, as children move between home and the setting.  Children are happy and settled. They have trusting and warm relationships with the childminder, who listens to them and helps them to feel secure and valued.  The childminder has well-established routines and ensures that children's needs are met promptly, which promotes their emotional well-being. The childminder is a very

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This provision is good

good role model, she helps children to understand how to act in different social situations and their behaviour is very good.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder attends mandatory training, such as safeguarding and first aid, she is only just starting to introduce an ongoing and targeted programme of professional development, to further enhance the quality of teaching and learning.  Sometimes, the end result of adult-led craft activities is predetermined and opportunities for children to make choices, which express their individuality and creativity, are not fully promoted.

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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

 explore opportunities for ongoing professional development that help raise standards in teaching and learning even higher  enhance opportunities for children to develop and express their individuality and creativity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the setting used for childminding.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder and assessed the quality of teaching.  The inspector talked to children and the childminder during the inspection.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including children's records, policies and procedures, risk assessments, qualifications and training and suitability checks.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The implementation of health and safety policies and procedures help to protect children from harm. Overall, the childminder is a reflective practitioner; she seeks feedback from children and parents and uses it to identify her strengths and areas for improvement. She works with, and takes the opportunity to learn from, another experienced childminder. The childminder observes and assesses children's progress and tracks this over time. She uses this to help her identify gaps in children's learning and development. The childminder knows how to seek help from professionals if children need additional support.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of child development and knows the individual learning needs of children in her care. She gathers detailed information from parents about children when they start in the setting and uses this to plan activities, experiences and outings to extend their learning. Children initiate activities themselves, independently accessing resources and leading their own learning. They make choices from a range of high-quality texts and listen carefully as the childminder uses intonation, tone and the volume of her voice to fully engage and enthuse them. This helps children develop a love of books and a desire to read. Children become confident communicators and they have good interactions with the childminder. She extends their knowledge and understanding across all areas of learning. The childminder uses clear explanations and introduces new vocabulary to children. They enjoy rolling dice and counting as they play a game, which

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

also helps promote turn taking and consideration for others. The childminder encourages children to talk about what they are doing and link it to their home experiences, to help them make sense of the world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are encouraged to take responsibility, develop their independence and persevere when faced with challenges. They are well supported to understand and learn to follow hygiene routines. The childminder involves children in tasks, such as tidying away and organising resources. They enjoy this and gain an understanding of the importance of treating the environment with respect. The childminder helps children to learn about and lead healthy lifestyles. Healthy and nutritious food and drinks are provided and children are physically active, indoors and outside. The childminder promotes children's sense of belonging in the setting and within the local area. Children learn to embrace and celebrate diversity and understand their place within the community and wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They are keen to engage and happy to share their thoughts, ideas and needs, and know when to ask for assistance. This helps to ensure that they are well prepared for the move onto school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477679 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 979026 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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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. She operates from another registered childminder's home in Gosforth, Newcastle. The setting is open all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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