Childminder EY259415

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 February 2016 17 September 2013

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not ensure that all children's personal details, such as, their full name, address and emergency contacts are accessible and available for inspection. This does not fully promote children's welfare.  The childminder does not always plan the learning environment well, particularly so children have better opportunities to access resources and extend their own learning in all areas.  Occasionally, opportunities to further expand older children's mathematical skills are overlooked.

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It has the following strengths

 The well-qualified childminder knows how children learn. She observes and assesses children's progress and plans activities to support their next steps in learning. Children are supported to make good progress in readiness for school.  The childminder has strong relationships with parents and staff at other early years settings. She ensures good two-way communication about what children can do and what they need to learn next. This helps to ensure continuity in their learning experiences.  The childminder's caring and friendly nature enables children to form close attachments to her. They are happy and settled in her care.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure that records of the name, home address and date of birth of each child who is looked after on the premises and the name, home address and telephone number of a parent/guardian/carer of each child and emergency contact details are accessible and available for inspection. 08/03/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 improve the accessibility of resources and organisation of the learning environment  make even more use of opportunities during activities and routines to teach children early number skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and evaluated these jointly with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, observation and assessment files and a selection of policies.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualification and evidence of the suitability of all adults living in the home.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Most records for children are in place. However, the childminder is not able to provide all children's personal information. This does not fully promote children's welfare. Nevertheless, the childminder is knowledgeable about child protection issues and understands how to report any concerns. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends mandatory training and reads publications to keep up to date with legislative changes. She actively seeks the views of parents and children, and welcomes their suggestions to help make improvements. Children's learning is carefully monitored, which identifies any areas where they need more support. The childminder carries out appropriate risk assessments. This helps to ensure that her home and garden are safe and fit for purpose. The childminder implements her policy in relation to the family pet. For instance, children are always supervised around the dog. The childminder

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

works very occasionally with an assistant and provides him with the support to fulfil his role. Parents comment that they are very pleased with the care and learning their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and this is reflected in her good quality teaching. Children have fun, progress well from their starting points and successfully develop the skills needed for school and future life. They grow into confident speakers and listeners, and show positive attitudes towards learning. The childminder plans activities that interest and excite children. These are adapted well to meet the needs of different ages of children. For example, during a creative activity, older children confidently use glue and different coloured beads and paper to make their Mother's day card. The childminder interacts well with children and gets involved with their play. She listens, asks questions and gives children time to think before responding. This helps to promote children's speaking and listening skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

There are weaknesses in leadership and management regarding record-keeping. However, in most aspects children's health, safety and emotional well-being are adequately promoted. The childminder promotes polite behaviour and encourages children to share and take turns in activities. Parents provide their children with healthy snacks, drinks and packed lunches. The childminder has a suitable range of resources. However, sometimes, toys are not arranged in an attractive and stimulating way so that children can pursue their own learning independently. The childminder helps children to develop an awareness of their own safety. For example, they tidy away toys and learn about road safety rules. The childminder ensures that children have daily exercise in the fresh air. For example, they walk to school with the childminder and visit the local park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and show an eagerness to learn. They demonstrate good levels of self-confidence. Children are developing the key skills and attitudes needed for the next stage of their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY259415 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 1040172 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 September 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Kingston Park. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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