Childminder in Gateshead

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 May 2016 20 December 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

 Teaching is good. The childminder is an experienced and well-qualified practitioner, who has a good understanding of child development and how children learn.  Children are well behaved, polite and follow rules and routines. The childminder has high expectations of all children and is a good role model.  The childminder has good relationships with parents, who value her service and feel well informed. The childminder regularly updates parents about children's progress and achievements. This helps parents support children's learning at home.  Children learn about dangers and how to keep themselves safe. The childminder has health and safety policies and procedures that promote children's welfare and are evident in practice.  The childminder uses her knowledge to help all children progress well. They have opportunities to develop skills across all seven areas of learning, inside and outdoors.  The childminder helps children to make healthy lifestyle choices. She provides nutritious

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This provision is good

snacks, ensures children drink frequently and have regular fresh air and exercise.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully focused her professional development on enhancing the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.  Parents are not always encouraged to share enough detailed information about their child's learning and development when they first start at the setting.

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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 professional development, sharply focusing on how the quality of teaching can be further developed to achieve the best possible outcomes for each child  strengthen information gathering from parents to help children make the best possible progress in their learning from the moment they start in the setting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the setting used for childminding.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed children and assessed the quality of teaching and learning.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation including, children's records, self- evaluation processes, health and safety policies, risk assessments and suitability checks.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has recently undertaken child protection training and knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She uses risk assessments to help her minimise hazards in the setting and on outings. The childminder knows the children in her care very well. She monitors their progress and plans to meet any gaps in their learning. Furthermore, the childminder completes detailed progress reports and shares these with parents. She understands the importance of early intervention and is committed to working with other professionals to help children achieve well. The childminder has developed relationships with local schools to ensure that children are supported as they move between learning environments. The childminder has improved her evaluation processes since her last inspection and seeks feedback from parents and children when planning for improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children to make accurate assessments of their individual needs. She uses this information to plan activities and experiences to support their interests and help them meet their next steps in learning. Children are able to make choices and lead their own learning. The childminder plays alongside children, offering support and challenge to consolidate and extend their knowledge and skills. For example, she encourages children to count and use mathematical language as they play a matching card game. Children notice similarities and differences and use words, such as, upside down, on top and underneath to describe position. The childminder is aware of the importance of helping children develop their communication and language skills. She encourages them to share their thoughts and ideas and helps them become confident communicators.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder welcomes children and their families into her comfortable home. She provides activities and experiences, which reflect children's developmental stages. Children are well supported to learn outdoors and enjoy many outings in their local area. Furthermore, children attend groups to develop their social skills and confidence in different environments. This helps children to develop an understanding of and pride in their local community. Children clearly love being with the childminder. They giggle excitedly as they play games with her and happily chat about their experiences at home and school. The childminder is kind and sensitive and offers help and support when children need it. She has a flexible approach when children start in the setting to help them settle in quickly.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress across all areas of learning. They are encouraged to be independent, try new experiences and persevere when faced with challenges. This helps them to develop resilience and an ability to cope well in different learning environments. They are well prepared for school and effectively supported as they move between home, school and the setting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444509 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 1037171 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Heworth, Gateshead. She has an early years qualification at level 3. The childminder operates from 7am until 7pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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