Childminder 318745

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 June 2016 27 January 2011

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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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder observes children's play and considers their individual abilities when she plans for their learning. This helps her to support children to build on what they already know and can do.  Parents are very happy with the care and education the childminder provides. They are well informed and share information about children's learning at home. This helps to promote children's continued good rates of progress.  The childminder reflects on her practice and strives to build on her good standards. She seeks the views of parents and incorporates these into planned priorities for developments to her provision. This helps to improve outcomes for children.  The childminder has a calm approach to managing children's behaviour. Children respond well to her clear and consistent boundaries and behave well.  The childminder is quick to identify areas of learning where children may need further

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This provision is good

support. She plans tailored activities that help them to make faster progress and develop key skills that help to prepare them for future learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder does not support children effectively to learn to meet their self-care needs independently.  At times, younger children have fewer opportunities to make choices, explore and investigate.

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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

 support children more consistently to learn to meet their own needs during personal care routines  increase opportunities for younger children to make choices, explore and investigate during play.

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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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She sampled documents that the childminder uses to support her provision.  The inspector looked at written feedback from parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is qualified and experienced and takes steps to continue with her own learning and development. This helps to build on the already good standard of teaching. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows what to do if she has a concern about a child's welfare. Partnerships with other settings that children attend are effective. This helps to provide a consistent approach to children's care and learning. The childminder has a good understanding of the areas of learning. This helps her to provide a programme of challenging, enjoyable activities that support children to make good all-round progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes timely and accurate assessments of children's achievements and progress that help her to identify what they need to learn next. She uses her findings to provide planned activities that challenge children, alongside following their own leads and interests in their play. This helps to keep children motivated and they engage enthusiastically in their learning. The childminder supports children's developing language skills effectively. For example, she builds on their learning during visits to song and story groups in the community by making books with children to share at home. The childminder talks to children about numbers, colours and patterns as they make bead necklaces together. This supports them to develop early mathematical skills. Children enjoy a range of activities that promotes their creative development. For example, they enjoy exploring different textures as they combine ingredients to make dough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a nurturing approach which reassures children and they form close attachments with her. Children approach her with much confidence and affection, showing they feel safe and secure. This helps to promote children's emotional well-being effectively. Children's good health is promoted well. They benefit from activities in the fresh air and get lots of exercise during frequent visits to local play areas. They learn about the importance of healthy eating as they share nutritional and well-balanced meals. The childminder creates opportunities for children to learn about sharing and taking turns. They learn to cooperate and develop an understanding of the needs and feelings of others. The childminder has developed effective partnerships with local schools and nurseries. She shares information with them and attends visits when children are due to move on. This helps to support children during times of change.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and are working within the typical range of development for their age. Older children are very motivated to learn and develop good listening and attention skills. For instance, even young children are captivated and engrossed during story times. Children have many opportunities to develop key skills in literacy and mathematics. For example, they practise forming shapes and letters in a tray of flour and water. This helps to prepare them for more-formal learning when they move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318745 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 868524 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in Kenton, Newcastle. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and 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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Telephone number

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