Childminder in Northumberland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 April 2016 24 July 2012

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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 considers children's individual abilities and incorporates their current interests when she plans for their learning. This helps to effectively engage them in activities and strengthen learning opportunities.  The childminder encourages parents to be involved in their children's learning and they contribute to assessments. This helps her to accurately identify what children already know and can do, and plan effectively for the next stage in their learning.  The childminder has a consistent approach to managing children's behaviour. Children know what is expected of them and they learn to manage their feelings.  The childminder effectively supports children's emotional well-being. She is extremely attentive and gives them lots of praise and encouragement. They develop a sense of pride and feel valued.  The childminder has good knowledge of children's current abilities and quickly identifies

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This provision is good

areas where they may need extra support. This helps to ensure that all children, including children who have special educational needs or disability, make good progress and are well prepared for later learning at school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently share precise information about children's learning and development with other settings, to help support their transitions and learning to the highest level.  The childminder does not consistently support children's developing awareness of numbers and counting skills to the highest levels.

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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

 improve partnerships with other settings and enable a regular two-way flow of information that consistently supports children's learning and development  strengthen teaching strategies to consistently promote children's early mathematical development even more effectively.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of people living and working on the premises.  The inspector looked at written feedback from parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has effective systems in place for the supervision and support of her assistants. She encourages them to build on current qualifications and continue with professional development. This helps to improve the already good standard of teaching. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has effective policies and procedures, which guide her on the action to take if she has a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder reflects on her practice and asks for parents' views on how she could improve her service. This helps her to identify priorities for development and improve outcomes for children. The childminder works closely with professionals involved with children and their families. This helps her to meet their individual needs effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how children learn and develop through play. She observes children and uses her findings to plan challenging and enjoyable activities that support their progress across all areas of learning. She also provides opportunities for children to lead their own learning. The childminder's interactions with children are skilful and support their developing communication and language effectively. For example, she speaks clearly as she models new words and uses signs and gestures to communicate with children who are learning to talk. The childminder is enthusiastic and makes learning fun. Children respond positively and are engaged and interested in their learning. They show delight as they join in with the words and actions to familiar songs and rhymes. This helps to support their creative development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The environment is warm and welcoming, and children demonstrate that they feel safe and comfortable. They move around with confidence, selecting toys and resources that appeal to them. The childminder supports children's physical development and well-being effectively. Children spend much of their time outdoors, both in the well-resourced outdoor area and in the wider community. The childminder develops close relationships with children and also offers support to parents. This contributes to the way children settle very quickly into her care and develop high levels of confidence. The childminder teaches children about and celebrates, the differences and similarities between themselves and others. This helps them to understand the needs and feelings of others from a young age.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those in receipt of early education funding, make good progress. They are motivated to learn and develop good listening and attention skills. For example, even very young children become engrossed as the childminder reads to them. The childminder tracks their achievements across all areas of learning and provides focused activities to encourage further progress. This helps all children to make good progress based on their individual abilities. The childminder provides opportunities for children to see words in the environment and encourages mark making from an early age. For example, they enjoy drawing on the pavement with chalks. This helps children to develop key skills in literacy, which help to prepare them for when they progress on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY408694 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 1042319 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 19

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 July 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010. She lives in Blythe, Northumberland and works with two assistants. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder and one of her assistants hold appropriate qualifications at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children, and provides places for children who have special educational needs or disability.

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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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