Liddell, Sheila Denise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 May 2016 1 December 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 good teaching skills and a secure understanding of the early years foundation stage. She provides stimulating activities and resources that capture children's interests.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She skilfully interacts with children during activities and supports the development of their speech and language well.  The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's learning. She uses her good knowledge of children as well as observations to help her identify and plan for their next steps in learning.  Children form close bonds with the childminder and are happy and content in her care. She is kind, caring and friendly. The childminder gets to know children well and is particularly sensitive to their individual care needs, which supports their well-being.  The childminder forms strong partnerships with parents. Regular information is shared

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This provision is good

with parents about the activities their children enjoy. The childminder encourages parents to share information about their children's achievements at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not recently accessed professional development opportunities to help develop her teaching skills to an even higher level.  Self-evaluation processes are not fully developed to include the views of the parents and the children.

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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

 maximise professional development opportunities to help improve teaching skills to an even higher level  develop self-evaluation processes further to include the views of parents and children.

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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 viewed the areas in the home used for childminding.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at all relevant documentation, such as, children's records, policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She knows how to recognise the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and who to report any concerns to. The environment is safe and secure and children are well supervised. Thorough risk assessments are completed and effective steps are taken to maintain children's safety at all times. Since the last inspection, the childminder has very successfully addressed all the actions and recommendations. She has clear priorities for improvement. The childminder attends mandatory training, such as safeguarding and paediatric first aid. She holds a relevant early years qualification, which gives her a good understanding of how children learn and enables her to teach effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides stimulating activities and resources that capture children's interests. She uses observations of children's learning effectively to identify and successfully plan for the next steps in their learning. The childminder has systems in place to track children's progress. She completes progress checks for children between the ages of two and three years and shares these with parents. Children are provided with uninterrupted time to play and investigate, and are well engaged in their learning. Babies enjoy exploring the toys around them. They learn about technology and delight in the noise that interactive toys make as they press the buttons. The childminder helps children to develop their communication and language well. For example, she talks to them, repeating phrases and extending sentences to develop their speech. Children's literacy skills are promoted. For instance, they enjoy looking at books and listening to stories with

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a calm and nurturing approach, which helps young babies and new children to settle very quickly into her care. They play happily in a homely environment and are confident to make choices and decisions. The childminder effectively supports children to develop their independence and self-care skills, appropriate to their age and stage of development. Children have superb opportunities to get plenty of fresh air and develop their physical skills. They play outside, and go for walks in the wood and on the nearby farm. Children learn about a healthy diet, are provided with nutritious snacks and fresh fruit is readily available. The childminder understands the importance of establishing good partnerships with other settings that children attend.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good levels of confidence and self-esteem as they socialise with other children and adults. They are keen and motivated learners and enjoy their learning, displaying interest, curiosity and enthusiasm. Their independence skills are developing well. All children are developing skills that will enhance their future learning extremely well. They make consistently good progress in relation to their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY316209 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 1044522 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in a rural area north of Alnwick in Northumberland. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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