Childminder in South Tyneside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 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 understands children's individual needs very well and her teaching is good. She refers to her knowledge of child development to help all children progress well in their learning.  Children are extremely happy with the childminder and behave very well. Her enthusiasm and sense of fun are infectious. Children respond positively, are keen to learn, engage and try new activities and experiences.  The childminder is reflective and strives to provide the best possible care and education for all children. She is committed to developing her expertise further and in pursuit of this is currently working towards an early years qualification at level 3.  Partnerships with parents are very good. The childminder regularly provides them with information about their children's progress, so that they can support learning effectively at home.  The childminder understands the important role she plays in promoting healthy

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This provision is good

lifestyles. She provides nutritious and balanced meals and snacks, encouraging children to be active and regularly taking them out to enjoy and connect with the natural world around them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet fully extended opportunities to gather information from parents about children's attainment at home, in order to improve the accuracy of her ongoing assessments and help her plan more precisely for children's changing needs.  Occasionally, the childminder asks questions and provides children the answers without giving them time to think about or formulate their responses.

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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, to include more detailed information about children's ongoing achievements at home, in order to aid planning and help children make the most rapid progress possible  give children thinking time to enable them to formulate their ideas and provide a full response to questions asked.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching 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, children's records, policies and procedures, risk assessments, attendance, accident, medication and training records.  The inspector checked the suitability of all household members.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection procedures, is fully aware of the possible signs of abuse and knows what to do if she has concerns about a child. Risk assessments help to reduce hazards and children are supported to risk assess for themselves. The childminder actively seeks the views of parents and children when identifying areas for improvement. She regularly observes children, monitoring their progress and attainment closely to identify any gaps in their development, which are quickly addressed. The childminder is committed to developing strong partnerships with schools, settings and other professionals in order to ensure that children's needs are best supported, as they move between learning environments.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides activities and experiences which appeal to children's interests and encourage explorative, investigative and active learning. For example, while making chocolate crispies children watch closely as chocolate is melted and make predictions about what will happen when it cools. They use their number knowledge to count out handfuls of cereal as they follow the childminder's instructions. Later, they proudly celebrate their achievements as they taste their creations. Undertaking these real tasks reinforces and consolidates children's prior learning. The childminder helps children to develop a love of books. They have easy access to a range of high-quality fiction and non- fiction books and enjoy sharing them with the childminder and their peers. The childminder plays alongside children, offering a good balance of support and challenge as she skilfully extends their knowledge and understanding, across all seven areas of

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder warmly welcomes children and their families into her comfortable and well-organised home. She is a positive role model and has high expectations of all children. They quickly and confidently separate from their parents and excitedly engage with the childminder and their peers. This demonstrates their strong sense of belonging and security. The childminder supports children to think for themselves and develop independence. However, she is quick to recognise and respond when children need her support, are frustrated, tired or anxious. Parents feel confident that their children are well looked after, happy and thriving in the childminder's care.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children, including those in receipt of funding, make good progress in their learning and development. They learn how to follow rules and routines, and the importance of being considerate to each other and the environment. These skills help to prepare them well and develop their confidence in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478977 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 979436 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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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 South Shields, Tyne and Wear. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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