Childminder 312453

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 June 2016 16 November 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

 The childminder has worked hard to improve her practice since the last inspection. She is now, overall, a highly reflective and evaluative practitioner, who seeks the views of parents and children to help her plan for continuous improvement.  The childminder's teaching is good. She uses a range of teaching strategies, tailored to individual needs, to help all children progress well.  The childminder supports children's communication and language development very well. She uses a rich range of vocabulary and encourages children to talk about their experiences at home. This helps children to become confident and expressive communicators.  Children form strong emotional bonds with the childminder, who they go to for comfort, help and support. She is kind, highly sensitive to their needs and helps children feel safe and secure in her care.  Children are polite and exceptionally well behaved. The childminder is a very good role

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This provision is good

model and has high expectations of all children. They learn to show respect for their peers, share, take turns and play cooperatively.  Children are well supported to learn about the natural world around them and develop a pride in, and understanding of, their local community.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather detailed information from parents about children's progress and attainment when they start in the setting.  Professional development opportunities are not sufficiently focused on improving teaching to the highest possible 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

 strengthen information gathered from parents about children's progress and attainment from the moment they start in the setting  develop professional development opportunities that enhance the quality of teaching even further.

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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, health and safety policies and procedures, risk assessments, training records and suitability checks.  The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder recognises the signs of abuse and knows what action to take if she has concerns about a child's welfare or development. Children are closely supervised and reminded how to stay safe in the setting and on outings. Policies and procedures are robust and risk assessments are used to minimise hazards. Effective tracking systems are in place. The childminder accurately assesses children's progress and quickly addresses any gaps in their learning. She produces detailed progress reports for parents, who feel well informed and able to support children's learning at home. The childminder has good relationships with other settings and schools that children attend. This helps to ensure that children's needs are met as they move between learning environments.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is an experienced practitioner who has a very good understanding of child development and how children learn. She ensures that the learning environment reflects their developmental needs and interests. Children thoroughly enjoy engaging her in their play. They happily chat about their ideas and offer their perspectives as she helps them build tracks for their trains. The childminder skilfully promotes good thinking skills and she encourages children to find solutions to problems, such as how to construct a railway bridge. She inspires children to think about the world around them and how things work. For example, they are filled with awe and wonder when the childminder shows them how magnets repel and attract each other. The childminder often uses numbers, counting, predicting and measuring in routines and play experiences. This helps children develop confidence in mathematics and understand its practical applications.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children and their families are made to feel very welcome in the setting. The childminder gets to know them well and is flexible with her practice to accommodate their needs. She gathers detailed information about children's care routines and interests. This provides continuity of care and helps children settle. The childminder has a good understanding of children's physical capabilities and helps them to use tools and equipment effectively. For example, during a cooking activity, children show excellent control as they spoon cereal into a bowl and mix it with other ingredients. The childminder promotes good health and hygiene. Children wash their hands before handling or eating food and talk about why it is essential. They have a balanced, nutritious diet and regular fresh air and exercise outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. They are motivated, keen to try new things and enjoy testing out their ideas. Children demonstrate self-belief, resilience, determination and cope well with challenges in their learning. The childminder ensures that they develop these skills in readiness for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 312453 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 1036993 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999 and lives in Hebburn, Tyne and Wear. The childminder cares for children from 7am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round except for family holidays.

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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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