Childminder in Northumberland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 April 2016 30 January 2013

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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 has made good improvements to the quality of her provision. She has successfully addressed the actions and recommendations raised at the previous inspection. She regularly completes thorough and accurate assessments on children's learning, including progress checks for children between the ages of two and three years.  The childminder has robust settling-in procedures in place. She provides a warm and nurturing approach and works with parents to support children to develop their confidence. Children are provided with opportunities to explore their surroundings with support. They demonstrate enjoyment when playing one-to-one games with the childminder.  The childminder talks to children about the shapes and patterns they make when creating their models from play dough. Children make comparisons between quantities and use number language as they play. This helps to support children's mathematical

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This provision is good

development.  Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They are keen to learn and show a positive response to new experiences. Children acquire the skills and knowledge they need to help them succeed in the next stage of their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder, sometimes, misses opportunities to fully engage all parents in their children's learning to help them to continue their children's learning at home.  The childminder does not always use professional development opportunities to astutely target her skills and knowledge to the highest level.

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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

 extend existing strategies to involve all parents in their children's learning  focus more precisely on developing a targeted programme of professional development that promotes excellent practice and high achievements for all children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children at convenient times during the inspection and 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 is vigilant in her approach and demonstrates a thorough knowledge of child protection procedures. She is aware of the steps to follow should she be concerned about the welfare of a child. The childminder works closely with other childminders to share ideas and practice. She has high expectations for all children in her care. The well-qualified childminder plans exciting and suitably challenging activities based on the interests of children in her care. These activities are targeted to extend children's learning even further. This helps to develop children's thinking skills. The childminder evaluates the quality of her provision and regularly gathers the views of children and parents to inform her priorities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. Children develop their small-muscle movements and they use a variety of tools, such as scoops and cutters, when making play dough. The childminder extends their learning further and encourages children to count the ingredients as they pour them into the bowl. Children are deeply engaged in their learning and make new discoveries as they play. The childminder provides stories and information books about places, to remind children of their own experiences. Children sit closely to hear as she reads familiar stories. The childminder encourages children to join in with repeated phrases and invites them to guess what happens next. This helps to support children's communication and language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a very good role model. She provides a stimulating environment for children to grow and develop. Children independently access their own materials and resources, and make regular choices throughout their play. The childminder offers positive encouragement and supports children to persevere during self-chosen tasks. This helps to develop children's self-confidence. Children demonstrate good social skills. They invite each other into their play and display confidence when speaking to each other about their own needs and ideas. The childminder makes full use of opportunities to support children to develop an understanding about healthy lifestyles. For example, during role-play opportunities she carries out pretend scenarios and invites children to a fruit and vegetable shop. Children respond enthusiastically and talk about what they may need to prepare dinner. They have regular opportunities to extend their physical skills. Children

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

spend time in the fresh air every day as the childminder promotes their good health. They regularly play in the garden and visit local parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder provides children with age-appropriate tasks and encourages them to manage their self-care needs. This helps to support their independence skills. Children's literacy skills are well supported. Children confidently give meaning to their marks as they draw. The childminder completes regular assessments on children's learning. This helps her to track the progress they make and to swiftly identify any gaps in their learning. All children are prepared well for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY152232 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 1042805 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 30 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in New Hartley. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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