Childminder 318872

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 April 2016 4 February 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 always record when medication is given or when accidents happen. This does not underpin children's safety and welfare.  The childminder has not fully implemented an effective programme of professional development to improve the quality of teaching to a higher level.  The childminder does not make good use of self-evaluation to help her identify her strengths and weaknesses, and inform continuous improvement.

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It has the following strengths

 Children develop secure emotional attachments to the childminder. They are happy and settled. Children's personal, social and emotional development is supported well.  From an early age, children learn to be kind to one another, take turns and share toys. The childminder provides an inclusive environment for children to learn and accept the differences and similarities of other people.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She skilfully interacts with children during activities and supports the development of their speech and language well.

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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 that accurate and up-to-date medication and accident records are maintained at all times. 14/04/2016

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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

 establish an effective and ongoing programme of professional development to strengthen the quality of teaching even further  develop the thorough use of self-evaluation, so that any weaknesses in practice are quickly identified and addressed.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults within the home.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder's self-evaluation lacks accuracy as she does not consistently identify areas for improvement, monitor how she meets the statutory requirements, or evaluate the impact of any improvements. She does not identify professional development opportunities to improve the quality of teaching to a higher level. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and the procedures to be followed if she is concerned about a child's welfare. This helps to keep children safe. Detailed risk assessments for the home and on outings, enhance her safety procedures. The childminder has completed some mandatory training, such as first aid and food hygiene. Most necessary documentation is in place and information is accurately recorded.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides parents with photographs and some written evidence of children's progress. This also includes the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. The childminder has a good understanding of the development needs of children in her care. She uses this knowledge to help her identify any gaps in children's learning and plans interesting activities to narrow these. Children enjoy spending time with the childminder. They move from one activity to another and are supported by the childminder to be engaged in activities, developing their concentration skills. For example, children have fun exploring and experimenting with bricks as they build towers and support each other to understand how to build it higher. Children particularly enjoy engaging in role play. They are eager to share and take turns as they put on various clothes. These activities go some way towards helping children prepare for

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

the next stage in their learning, such as school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder has failed to maintain accurate medication and accident records. This has an impact on children's good health and well-being. The childminder supports children's behaviour and emotional well-being effectively. Children demonstrate good behaviour. For example, after some consistent encouragement from the childminder, children agree to help tidy up. This is one way she helps children to learn the importance of caring about their learning environment. The childminder promotes the physical well-being of children. Children are offered nutritious meals and snacks. She ensures that they have access to the outdoors area every day, visiting local parks and amenities. The childminder has positive relationships with parents. She regularly shares information about their child's day. This helps to create consistency in meeting the care needs of children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making typical progress in relation to the expectations for their age. The childminder particularly focuses on extending children's communication and language skills. Children are developing the key skills they will need for their future learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318872 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 1042839 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1985 and lives in West Denton. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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Telephone number

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