Childminder in North Tyneside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 April 2016 12 August 2009

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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

 Teaching is good. The childminder uses a range of strategies to ensure that all children progress well. She closely supervises her assistant to ensure her practice is effective.  The childminder is well qualified and has a deep understanding of how children learn and develop. She is enthusiastic and committed to further developing her practice, knowledge and skills. This has a positive impact on outcomes for children.  Children's behaviour is excellent. They learn to follow rules and boundaries, share, take turns and play cooperatively.  The childminder has developed highly effective partnerships with parents, schools and other professionals. This helps to ensure that children's needs are met as they move between home and their learning environments.  The childminder makes the most of opportunities to help children develop social skills, understand similarities and differences and have pride in their community.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet maximised opportunities to gather information from parents about children's learning and development when they start in the setting.  The childminder generally promotes independence well, however, occasionally she solves problems for children which they are capable of thinking about and solving themselves.

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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 about children's learning and development to help them make the best possible progress from the moment they start in the setting  extend opportunities for children to think about and solve problems independently.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all the areas of the setting used for childminding.  The inspector observed children playing and assessed the quality of teaching and learning.  The inspector spoke to children and the childminder during the inspection.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including children's records, health and safety policies and procedures, risk assessments, qualifications and suitability checks.  The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her important role in keeping children free from harm. She has a range of detailed health and safety policies which she follows closely. The childminder knows what to do if she has concerns about children's health, welfare or development. The childminder is evaluative and committed to continually improving. She values the views of parents and children as part of this process and makes changes which reflect their needs. Observation, assessment and planning procedures are highly effective. The childminder tracks children's progress over time to highlight gaps in learning, which are planned for. Furthermore, she works closely with parents and responds quickly if children require specialist support.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children in her care very well. She plans activities and experiences which interest, challenge and help children reach their next steps in learning. The childminder effectively promotes a love of reading and provides a range of good quality books. She ensures that children have many opportunities to write using a wide variety of tools and materials, inside and outdoors. The childminder encourages children to become enthusiastic learners who are keen to investigate and explore. They excitedly delve into a box full of bangles of all types and colours. Children chat about their discoveries as they search through the collection, comparing and contrasting size, shape, materials and decoration. Furthermore, they demonstrate their understanding of technology by asking the childminder to take a photograph of their play to send home. Parents appreciate the regular updates and knowing what their children are doing in the setting. They feel well

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

informed and able to effectively support learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The indoor and outdoor learning environments are vibrant, exciting and inviting for children. A range of high quality and well-organised toys, tools and equipment is provided for children. They confidently make selections from boxes, drawers and baskets and happily lead their own learning. The childminder is highly sensitive to children's individual needs and responds swiftly when they need support, comfort, are tired or anxious. This helps children feel safe, comfortable and form strong emotional bonds with her. The childminder works closely with parents when children start in the setting. This enables her to provide continuity of care and make sure children settle quickly. Children are well supported to learn how to make healthy choices, recognise dangers and keep themselves safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good, and sometimes outstanding, progress in their learning. They become confident communicators, who enjoy sharing their thoughts and ideas, asking and answering questions. They demonstrate their understanding of the rules of conversation, are polite, considerate, kind to each other and form strong friendships. Children are well supported to develop the skills they need for school or the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY389601 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 859205 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 12 Number of children on roll 18

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 August 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Longbenton, North Tyneside. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and has an assistant, who occasionally works with her.

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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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