Childminder 503608

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 May 2016 12 July 2012

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not have a current paediatric first-aid certificate. She does not have up-to-date knowledge of how she would deal with accidents.  The childminder is unaware of her responsibilities in accordance with the Data Protection Act (DPA) 1998. She does not meet all relevant legal requirements.  The childminder does not review her provision effectively enough to set clear targets and drive improvements. She does not make secure plans that help her to build on her current practice and ensure she meets all requirements.  The childminder does not focus her professional development enough on enhancing her knowledge and strengthening her understanding of recent changes to legislation and guidance affecting childcare practice.

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It has the following strengths

 The quality of teaching is good. The childminder observes children and checks their progress against the range of development typical for their age. This helps her to identify any areas of development where children need extra support.  Parents are very happy with the care and learning that the childminder provides. They comment on her bubbly personality and describe her as upbeat and fun.  The childminder has effective arrangements for settling new children into her care. They form trusting relationships with her and develop a sense of belonging. This helps to promote their emotional well-being.  Children are motivated and eager to learn. They are curious and ask questions to build on their own learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 attend paediatric first-aid training and ensure a valid first-aid certificate is maintained at all times 31/05/2016

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Due Date

 develop knowledge of the responsibilities under the Data Protection Act (DPA) 1998 and ensure these are met. 31/05/2016

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 improve the arrangements for reviewing the quality of provision to help identify and address areas of weakness and drive improvements  strengthen the programme of professional development to build on existing knowledge and understanding of recent changes to legislation and guidance affecting childcare practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation that the childminder uses to support her practice.  The inspector looked at written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder is qualified, which contributes to her ability to provide appropriate educational programmes. However, arrangements to review her provision are not fully effective. Professional development plans are not focused enough to improve her knowledge and understanding of recent changes to relevant legislation and guidance. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare. She is not fully aware of her responsibilities in accordance with the Data Protection Act (DPA) 1998. However, effective procedures to store photographs confidentially and use them appropriately help to ensure the impact on children's welfare is minimal. There are appropriate arrangements in place to share information with parents and other settings that help support children to make progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has good knowledge of what children already know and can do and plans activities to help them build on their current skills. The childminder supports children's play effectively, which helps to extend their learning. For example, she encourages them to compare the number of plates and portions of pizza as they pretend to cook in the play kitchen. This helps them to learn mathematical skills. The childminder talks to children as they play. She models new words and uses skilful questions that encourage them to think. For example, children discuss different ways to build homes for toy animals. This helps to support their language and communication skills. Children enjoy singing and playing instruments during musical sessions. This helps to promote their creative development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder has developed a number of procedures that support her to promote children's general health and well-being. For example, they benefit from fresh air and exercise during outdoor play. However, children's welfare is not fully protected because the childminder has not maintained an appropriate first-aid qualification. She does not have secure knowledge of how to treat children if they become ill or have an accident. The childminder has a consistent approach to managing children's behaviour. They respond well and are beginning to understand the needs and feelings of others. Children take part in group activities in the community, which gives them experience of being part of a larger group. This helps to prepare them for when they start school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Although children are new to the setting, their confidence has developed quickly and they happily select activities and lead their own learning. They become engrossed in activities, concentrate for long periods and cooperate with each other. For example, they work together to connect the pieces of a railway track. Most children are working within the expected range of development for their age. Those children who are working towards typical levels of development are given tailored support to help them to catch up in their learning. Children develop key skills in literacy. For example, they take part in regular trips to the library and show an avid interest in books. This helps to prepare them for later learning when they start school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 503608 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 1042368 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 July 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in Hebburn. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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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