Childminder in South Tyneside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 February 2016 16 October 2012

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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's teaching and early years knowledge are good. She is committed to continually improving and uses her understanding of child development to plan activities which help all children progress well and meet their next steps in learning.  Children clearly love being with the childminder. She is kind, considerate and sensitive to their needs and enthusiastically celebrates their achievements. This helps children to feel valued and confident.  The childminder helps children learn to assess risks and keep themselves safe. She is vigilant as children play and gently reminds them how to move around the setting safely and use tools, equipment and resources with care.  Children's behaviour is excellent. The childminder is a very good role model and uses clear explanations to help children understand and follow rules and routines.  The childminder works flexibly to meet the needs of children and their families, when

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This provision is good

children start in the setting. This helps children feel secure and settle quickly.  The childminder is committed to working in partnership with parents, professionals, schools and settings, to ensure that children's needs are met.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Information gathered from parents is not yet focused closely enough on learning and achievements, to help the childminder plan precisely for children's individual needs when they start at the setting.  The childminder has not fully extended continued professional development to further enhance the good quality education and learning provided, so that children make the best possible 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

 strengthen information gathering from parents when children start at the setting, in order to plan precisely for children's learning needs and help them make the most rapid progress possible  enhance continued professional development to focus on improving the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the setting used for childminding.  The inspector observed children, assessed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, risk assessments, training records and suitability checks.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a very good understanding of child protection procedures and her responsibility to keep children safe. She knows what to do if there is an allegation made against her or if she has concerns about a child's welfare or development. Health and safety policies are followed closely and risk assessments are used well to reduce hazards. Children's progress, achievements and needs are regularly reviewed to help the childminder plan for gaps in their learning. Furthermore, the childminder takes into account the views of parents and children as part of her self-evaluation process. This helps her to improve her practice and ensures that she reflects the needs of the families she supports.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how to promote the development of skills, knowledge and understanding through purposeful play. She provides a wide range of easily accessible resources and equipment which ignite children's imaginations, both inside and outdoors. The childminder's enthusiasm and sense of fun helps children enjoy learning and engage well, often for long periods of time. She encourages children to use their senses and express their individuality as they sing, play instruments, make marks and create collage pictures together. Children confidently chat to the childminder as they sit alongside her, encouraged by her skilful questioning and interest in their thoughts, views and ideas. Furthermore, the childminder seizes opportunities to extend children's mathematical understanding and phonological awareness as they play. They count, write and order numbers and identify initial letter sounds in words. Throughout, the childminder uses her

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

observations and assessments of children to help her plan for their learning needs. Parents feel well informed and know how to support learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gets to know children and their families very well and positively promotes their emotional well-being. She provides a good balance of support and challenge for children. When they are faced with problems she helps them to find solutions and persevere. For example, she uses praise and encouragement to help children to keep trying as they make pipe cleaner flowers. When they manage to achieve it independently, their sense of pride and achievement is clearly evident. Children's physical health is well promoted. They have nutritious and balanced snacks, meals and drinks and learn about the importance of fresh air and exercise. Children learn about their local community through attendance at groups and going on outings. This helps them to develop social skills, a sense of place and belonging.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those in receipt of funding, make good progress in their learning. Children are well supported to become active learners, who are aware of the needs of others and can function well individually or as part of a group. They are motivated, enthusiastic learners who are confident and develop good levels of independence. This helps children to be prepared and ready for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444911 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 1037182 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Jarrow, Tyne and Wear. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and 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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Telephone number

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