Childminder EY478495

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 May 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

 Children make good progress in their learning. The experienced and well-qualified childminder plans activities that support and challenge children's learning. The wide range of accessible resources, both indoors and outside, enables children to make their own choices and decisions about their play and supports their independence well.  The childminder supports children's emotional development very effectively. She knows about their individual needs and meets their interests successfully. Children enjoy themselves and have fun as they play in a safe and secure environment.  Children behave well. The childminder is a positive role model. As a result, children know exactly what is expected of them. They cooperate well with each other and encourage each other to share and take turns.  The childminder builds positive relationships with parents and involves them in their children's learning. Parents have a high regard for the service the childminder and her

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This provision is good

assistant provide and they value their kind and the caring approach. Parents state that the service is fantastic and their children progress well in their development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not routinely evaluate the quality of the assistant's work and provide coaching and mentoring to further improve his practice.  The childminder does not fully obtain regular feedback from parents, her assistant and children about the service she provides.

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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

 enhance the already strong working partnership with the assistant through more routine monitoring of the quality of his work and the provision of suitable coaching and mentoring to help improve his practice  enhance the systems in place to gather the views of the parents, children and the assistant to drive forward improvements in the setting.

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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 viewed the areas in the home used for childminding.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the setting's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the assistant working with the childminder.  The inspector read the statements provided by the parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of the safeguarding policies and procedures. They are both fully aware of their role and responsibilities should they be concerned about a child's welfare. Children are kept safe and secure through thorough risk assessments which are completed in all the areas children use. This includes the numerous outings children enjoy in their local community. The childminder undertakes additional training to further improve the high-quality service she provides. She tracks and monitors children's progress precisely and recognises areas which may require further support. The childminder uses children's next steps in their learning to plan a wide range of activities and play opportunities which meets their needs and interests.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder establishes close and secure relationships with the children in her care. She shows a genuine interest in what children are doing and they engage well with her. While looking at books, children listen with interest and actively join in, using props to act out the stories. The childminder uses effective questioning to help encourage and extend children's learning. She introduces real-life experiences so children can get involved. For example, they collect frog spawn from a local pond and watch the changes over time in the life cycle of the frog. The childminder completes regular observations and assessments. She involves parents in this process and takes account of children's achievements at home. Parents say that they feel involved and praise the service provided for them and their children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate that they are happy and contented. They are well behaved. They are supported well in developing their independence and the social skills of sharing and taking turns. The childminder encourages children to eat healthy food and they follow good hygiene routines. She successfully promotes children's emotional well-being by meeting their care and welfare needs. The childminder provides opportunities for children to be physically active outdoors. They enjoy outings and visits in the community. For example, they visit the beach, parks and play areas, animal farms and museums. In the garden, children plant sunflower seeds and grow plants in the plastic greenhouse. These activities help support children's understanding of the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children successfully develop the skills they need for school. They are motivated learners, who enthusiastically take part in a broad range of activities. Children's communication and language, and physical, personal, social and emotional development are well promoted. Mathematics and literacy are also effectively developed. Children confidently count during activities and join in with songs and rhymes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478495 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 978693 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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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 South Shields, Tyne and Wear. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder, occasionally, works with an assistant. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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