Childminder in North Tyneside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 June 2016 22 October 2014

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder has made remarkable improvements since her last inspection. She completes a highly effective self-evaluation process and has successfully addressed all the actions and recommendations that were set.  The childminder has an outstanding knowledge of the early years foundation stage. She is extremely skilled in using a wide range of different teaching strategies to promote children's development.  Meticulous assessment and planning is in place to support children's individual learning and development. Children thrive in the childminding environment and are making excellent and rapid progress in their learning from their starting points.  Children's speaking and listening skills are extremely well promoted. The childminder is an attentive listener, who consistently offers children to talk, listen and be heard at every opportunity.  Children are exceptionally happy and have very strong attachments to the childminder.

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This provision is outstanding

They are highly confident and motivated in their learning. Children receive high levels of excellent guidance and sensitive support from the childminder.  Parents comment on the superb care their children receive. The childminder has excellent communication with parents and keeps them well informed about their child's learning.  The childminder is extremely motivated and successful in the way she drives her professional development. She regularly attends training and also uses reading and research to develop her ideas for activities and resources and to keep up to date with current early years issues.

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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

 continue to extend the programme of professional development to enhance the already excellent teaching practice.

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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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed regulatory documentation, including evidence of suitability checks, children's details, learning journals and a sample of policies and procedures.  The inspector considered the views of parents provided through written feedback.  The inspector viewed all parts of the home that are used for childminding.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and how this is used to drive improvements that benefit children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps fully up to date with relevant information, such as current contact details and local procedures, to ensure children are kept safe. The childminder puts children's safety and well-being at the centre of everything she does. Since her last inspection, the childminder has developed robust and incisive plans to continually develop her provision to the highest standard. The childminder makes exemplary use of information from training and research. She is eager to extend her knowledge even further and use other professional development opportunities available. Partnership working with other professionals, providers and schools is excellent. Communication methods are clear and transparent to ensure a thorough flow of information.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder's quality of teaching is first class and she is dedicated to ensuring each child makes the most possible progress while in her care. The childminder makes detailed, focused observations of children that she uses to plan children's next steps in learning very effectively. The childminder ensures children make their own discoveries as they explore their surroundings and imaginatively use creative and natural materials. Children clearly delight in exploring and investigating the wide range of spaces, resources, toys and tools. Young children choose particular favourite books from the attractively displayed range available. They snuggle up next to the childminder and listen avidly while she reads. The childminder encourages children's developing imagination extremely well. Children enjoy filling and emptying their bags as they pretend to go on a shopping trip and imitate home experiences as they pretend to use money and the cash register. They enjoy a wide

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

range of exciting experiences outdoors and while visiting numerous places of interest in the community.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder's home is a highly stimulating and rich environment, which is exceptionally well organised. Children's independence is very well supported and children are consistently encouraged to practise skills. The childminder very skilfully promotes children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle. Children grow seasonal foods in the garden and learn at mealtimes about foods that are good for them to eat. Children are extremely well supported in their moves to new settings. The childminder makes sure that they know what to expect and that their needs continue to be met.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children show high levels of excitement and enthusiasm, as they explore resources, negotiate space and participate in exciting activities. Children are very confident in their surroundings and show an extremely strong sense of belonging. They know where to find their favourite toys and make lots of independent decisions about their play and experiences. Children have regular opportunities to attend local groups. They develop exceptional levels of confidence and self-esteem as they socialise with other children and adults.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY295111 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 1044460 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 14 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004. She lives in Monkseaton, Tyne and Wear. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year- old children.

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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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