Childminder in South Tyneside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 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 is well qualified and experienced. She has an attentive and individualised approach to supporting children's learning which demonstrates her extremely good teaching and understanding of child development.  Children and parents are warmly welcomed into the childminder's comfortable home which has vibrant, inviting and exciting, indoor and outdoor learning spaces.  The childminder gets to know children extremely well and plans for their specific needs. She works closely with parents to find out about children's interests and achievements when they start. This helps children to settle in quickly.  Children clearly love being in the childminder's company and form very strong attachments with her. The childminder is kind, considerate and helps children to feel valued and important. This has a very positive impact on children's emotional well- being and sense of security.  The childminder is a highly reflective practitioner. She evaluates and values the views of

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This provision is good

parents and children, as part of development planning to improve the setting further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder undertakes regular assessments but these are not always highly focused on supporting children to make rapid progress.

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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 assessments even further to support children to make rapid progress in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children during activities indoors.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed all areas of the setting used for childminding.  The inspector viewed documentation, including children's records, policies and procedures, risk assessments, qualifications and suitability checks.  The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is highly involved in her role and demonstrates this through her desire to provide the best possible care and education for all children. She is enthusiastic about working with parents, schools, settings and other professionals to achieve this. Furthermore, she continually extends her own knowledge, skills and understanding. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is fully aware of her responsibilities for children's welfare and recognises the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare or development. The childminder has an extensive range of robust policies and procedures in place and implements these highly effectively. The environment is kept safe and secure, all areas are risk assessed and children are supervised closely. The childminder uses clear explanations to help children understand dangers and keep themselves free from harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are inquisitive, active and motivated learners. They enjoy accessing the range of high-quality resources which are selected to reflect their stages of development and interests. This helps children to focus and become engaged in activities for long periods of time. The childminder is skilled at providing lots of opportunities for children to develop and extend their vocabulary and comprehension. For example, she combines single words and short sentences during activities, and uses rich and varied language to help children become expressive and confident communicators. The childminder carries out regular and precise observations and assessments of children to identify any gaps in learning, additional needs and next steps for progression. The childminder uses this information successfully to help provide challenging activities that support children's next steps in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is exemplary. The childminder is an excellent role model, who values and celebrates children's uniqueness and individuality. She is patient, calm, sensitive and skilfully helps children to recognise their feelings and be considerate to their peers. Children are provided with a range of opportunities to learn how to develop healthy lifestyles. The childminder offers a variety of home-cooked, nutritious meals and supports children to learn about the importance of a healthy diet. She teaches them about effective hygiene routines and they are encouraged to develop independence. Children thoroughly enjoy connecting with nature and experiencing all weathers, as they play outside and go on outings. This helps to effectively support children's physical well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make at least good progress in their learning and development from their starting points. They are gaining the skills needed to prepare them for the next stage in their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478810 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 980595 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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 Hebburn, Tyne and Wear. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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