Childminder in Northumberland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 April 2016 28 August 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 significant improvements since her previous inspection. She has successfully addressed the actions and recommendations raised to improve outcomes for children.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides opportunities for children to explore their interests and follows their lead during play. Children demonstrate motivation to learn. They explore colour during painting activities and talk about the differences between colours. This helps to support children's creative skills.  Partnership working is effective. The childminder regularly liaises with the local school to share information regarding individual children's needs. This helps to provide continuity to children's learning.  Children demonstrate high levels of confidence. They provide a running commentary as they play. The childminder talks to children about choices they have made and supports them to display their work. This helps to support children's self-esteem.

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This provision is good

 Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. They set their own challenges throughout their learning. Children demonstrate good levels of perseverance when solving problems they encounter during play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Self-evaluation systems are not yet robust. The childminder does not always use successful strategies to gather the views of children and families to drive improvements forward.  The childminder does not always target professional development opportunities to extend her existing knowledge and enhance the quality of teaching to the optimum 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 self-evaluation procedures and gather the views of children and parents to drive improvements forward  extend professional development opportunities to enhance the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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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 aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and has a good understanding of the procedures to follow should she be concerned about the welfare of a child in her care. The policies and procedures for keeping children safe are woven into all aspects of the childminder's work and shared with parents. The well-being of every child is of paramount importance to her and she is vigilant in her approach to children's welfare. The childminder has good procedures in place to monitor the progress children make in their learning. She uses assessments well to identify any gaps in their development and takes swift action to close these.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder enthusiastically involves herself in children's play, ignites their curiosity and encourages them to find out things for themselves. Partnerships with parents are good. Parents provide key information about what children are interested in and enjoy doing at home. They receive regular information from the childminder. This supports them to continue children's learning at home. The childminder demonstrates high expectations for all children in her care. Children have a wide range of activities to choose from. They independently access their own resources to extend their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has good settling-in procedures in place. She collects information from parents about children's routines, as well as what they already know and can do. Children demonstrate close attachments to the childminder. They sit close to her, talking about past experiences and recalling their favourite things to do. Behaviour is excellent. Children are very well mannered and follow instructions well. The childminder is a very good role model. Children demonstrate excellent social skills. They take account of one another's ideas and show sensitivity towards their needs and feelings. For example, children talk about supporting their friend when they first started nursery. The childminder offers regular praise and encouragement throughout children's learning. This helps to develop their emotional well-being. Children have regular access to a daily exercise. They play in a large garden and are provided with a variety of activities to help them to extend their

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

physical skills. The childminder provides children with a healthy range of foods during mealtimes. This supports them to develop an understanding of following a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children's confidence is nurtured, as they are given manageable tasks to carry out. They help to tidy toys away and prepare for activity time. Children are supported to begin to form letters of their name as they label their own work. They sound out the letters as they write, helping to support children's early writing skills. Children are willing to participate in all activities on offer. They demonstrate high levels of self-esteem. Children work comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. They are equipped with the key skills needed for their next stage in learning and the eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 506984 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 1043229 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 August 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in Alnwick, Northumberland. She operates from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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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