Childminder in Gateshead

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 April 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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder responds well to children's individual interests and needs. She regularly observes and assesses children, to ensure they gain the necessary skills needed for the next stage in their learning. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder has established positive relationships with other settings where early years children attend. This helps to ensure children's individual requirements are met and enables the childminder to complement their learning. In addition, the childminder understands the importance of supporting children with their future move to school.  Children behave well because they know what is expected of them. The childminder provides children with clear explanations so they understand the consequences of their actions.  The childminder creates a warm and welcoming environment for children, where they feel happy, relaxed and build secure attachments. This makes a good contribution to

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This provision is good

children's emotional well-being.  Children learn how to keep themselves safe, as the childminder continually reinforces boundaries and regularly practises safety routines with them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully established an effective programme of continuous professional development to extend her skills and knowledge.  The childminder does not always obtain as much detailed information as she can from parents about their children's abilities and achievements when they first start.

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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 the programme of professional development, so that it is sharply focused on key areas of practice to strengthen the quality of teaching even further  gather more detailed information from parents about their children's capabilities on entry to the setting, to help plan more precisely for children's learning from the outset.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas accessed by children.  The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records, policies and procedures with the childminder, including evidence of qualifications and the suitability of all adults in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written questionnaires obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder successfully implements the requirements of the early years foundation stage. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children from harm and knows the procedures to follow if she has any safeguarding concerns. In addition, the childminder carries out visual checks on the indoor and outdoor environment, to ensure the premises are safe and secure for children. The childminder is fully aware of the importance of self-evaluation and has a clear vision for the setting. She actively encourages parents and children to give their views, opinions and feedback to support future improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children's communication and language development are promoted well, and interactions between the childminder and children are good. The childminder engages children in meaningful discussions and asks a variety of effective questions, where they are encouraged to think and respond for themselves. Children's mathematical skills are supported by the childminder, as she continually encourages them to talk about colour, number and shape during their everyday play. Children learn about different cultures and diversity through a wide range of festivals, such as Chinese New Year and St Patrick's Day, to develop their understanding of the world. The childminder ensures parents are kept well informed about their children's progress. This helps parents to continue their children's learning and development at home. Parents are complimentary about the childminder and make comments, such as, 'I would not change anything about the service'

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

and, 'I am very happy with the current routines and activities on offer'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder makes effective use of community activities in the local area, to help promote children's personal, social and emotional development. Children respond well to praise and encouragement from the childminder, which contributes to their high self- esteem. The childminder encourages children to follow clear hygiene practices and provides them with a selection of nutritious meals and snacks. Children also have daily opportunities to be active and thoroughly enjoy using the swings, going down the slide and making marks in the sand while playing in the garden. This helps children to develop their own understanding of healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show enthusiasm as they participate in a good range of fun and interesting experiences. The childminder uses effective systems to evaluate children's activities and track their ongoing development, to enable her to continually enhance future opportunities. This helps all children to make good progress in their learning and development. Children are confident and content, and are encouraged by the childminder to be independent and develop their self-care skills. They take responsibility for small tasks throughout their daily routines, such as helping to prepare food at mealtimes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478351 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 976811 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 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 Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 9pm, seven days a week, except for 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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