Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 March 2016 Not applicable

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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

 The childminder sometimes only obtains parents' verbal consent instead of the required written permission before giving medicines to children.  The childminder does not display her certificate of registration.  Assessment methods are not effective enough to help the childminder identify children's current stages of development. This has an impact on how successful some activities are in supporting children's learning needs to help them make good progress in their learning.  The childminder does not focus her professional development sufficiently on raising the quality of teaching and learning.  Systems for self-evaluation are not rigorous enough to identify and address all weaknesses in practice and to maintain continuous improvements in the provision.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has regular discussions with parents about children's needs and gives clear guidance on some aspects of care. For example, she supports parents competently with regard to potty training.  All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, are making steady progress in their communication and language development.  The childminder provides a welcoming environment with a wide range of resources stored within children's reach. Children display security in the care of the childminder who interacts warmly with them at all times.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Due Date

 ensure written consent is obtained from all parents prior to administering any medication 15/03/2016

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Due Date

 ensure that the certificate of registration is displayed and available for parents to see on request. 21/03/2016

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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 methods to assess and monitor the progress of children, to help identify their level of achievement and to plan support that helps children to make good progress in their learning  develop further the programme of professional development and improve teaching so that children make good progress in their learning  ensure systems of evaluation are rigorous and accurately identify weaknesses and the changes needed to make improvements, to successfully raise the overall standard of practice.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows how to recognise signs and symptoms of abuse. She understands how to make a referral if she is concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder keeps a written record of the medication administered to children, but does not always gain parents written consent prior to giving it. She does however, always seek consent verbally, therefore this minimises the impact on children's welfare. The childminder has appropriate policies in place and these are shared with parents so they are informed about the service she provides. However, the childminder was unable to provide her certificate of registration which must be displayed for parents to view. The childminder has completed her home-based childcare qualification. Nevertheless, she has not accessed other opportunities in order to continuously develop herself professionally. This means she is not developing her

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

knowledge and practice to create the best outcomes for children. The childminder has not effectively maintained an accurate overview of the quality of the provision, to ensure all of the requirements are consistently met.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Children enjoy their time with the childminder. For example, the childminder plans activities that the children show interest in, such as arts and crafts. She engages with children in their play, introducing some mathematical concepts and encouraging children's language and communication skills. Children's literacy skills are promoted. For instance, they enjoy looking at books and listening to stories with the childminder. The childminder captures some observations of the children as they play. She intuitively tracks children's development and this helps her to see they are making steady progress. However, she does not always look at how children's progress compares to what is typically expected for their age. This means the childminder cannot be sure she always has the highest expectations of children's achievements.

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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. Children have developed strong bonds and attachments with the childminder. She is always close by to support their emotional development and to cuddle and reassure them when needed. The childminder is a good role model and encourages children to behave well, to be polite and to use good manners. She recognises children's achievements and gives appropriate praise to help build their self-esteem and confidence. Children enjoy time in the fresh air each day and the childminder encourages them to follow health and hygiene routines to promote a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children make steady, rather than good, progress in their learning. However, this is not assessed securely enough to ensure any gaps in their learning are quickly closed or sufficient challenge offered. Children are generally well prepared for their next stage in learning and are gaining some of the skills they will eventually need for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475215 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 967390 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Throckley, Newcastle Upon Tyne. The childminder operates 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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