Childminder 318731

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 June 2016 26 March 2015

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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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has successfully addressed the recommendations made for improvement. She takes time to reflect on her practice and is constantly looking for ways to improve and meet children's individual needs. She uses assessment well to plan for children's learning and development.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder has a secure understanding of how young children learn and is particularly skilled at teaching children who have special educational needs or disability. She provides appropriately challenging activities which help children make good progress from their starting points.  Children's speech and language are effectively supported by the childminder. She sings songs with the children and helps them to engage with the use of musical instruments and sounds.  Children appear very happy in the childminder's care. She has a consistent, gentle manner. Children settle quickly and develop very secure emotional attachments with

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This provision is good

her.  The childminder has a good understanding of the importance of working in partnership with parents and other providers. This enables her to work with others to promote continuity in children's care and development. Parents report that they are extremely happy with the quality of service the childminder offers to them and to their children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although there is a programme for ongoing professional development, this is not yet aimed at raising the quality of teaching to an even higher level.  The childminder has not found successful ways to engage parents consistently in her self-evaluation to help identify further areas for improvement.

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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

 plan an astute programme of professional development that is aimed at raising the overall quality of teaching and practice to the highest level  enhance the self-evaluation process and involve parents more fully in identifying where aspects of the provision can be improved.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults within the home.  The inspector took account of parents' written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder's knowledge of child protection issues, together with thorough policies, ensure that she has a clear understanding of the actions to take if she has concerns about children's safety or welfare. The childminder translates her knowledge and good teaching skills effectively into her practice. She reflects on her practice and identifies relevant areas for development, such as training about feeding techniques. This has a positive impact on outcomes for the children she currently cares for. The childminder maintains positive relationships with parents. They praise her relationships with their children and the variety of enjoyable experiences they access while in her care. The childminder has developed successful strategies to track the progress children make. She understands how to identify and support children who might not be making expected progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and how to provide a rich, stimulating environment that encourages children to develop a wide range of skills. The childminder uses observations and assessments in an appropriate way, considering the specialised needs of the children in her care, at all times. She uses these as an overview to monitor children's progress. The childminder understands the importance of developing children's communication and language skills and makes the most of these opportunities, using various techniques, including sign language. Children enjoy opportunities to sing and make sounds, which also supports mathematical skills as they count the monkeys included in the songs on their fingers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder listens carefully to children. She is a positive role model and responds warmly in her interactions with them. Children are confident to express how they feel. Her reassuring conversation helps children learn what is happening and prepares them well for changes in routines. This helps children feel secure in her care. The childminder has a good understanding of how to develop children's understanding of how to stay healthy. Through working with children who have special educational needs or disability, she has developed a vast understanding of how to meet their individual health and welfare needs to the highest standard. Children have good opportunities for regular access to outdoors, which the childminder ensures is well resourced and appealing. Children also attend various groups to support their social interaction.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and motivated to explore and try things for themselves. They are sociable and display good behaviour. Children who have special educational needs or disability make good progress, which is enhanced through the exceptional joint working with other professionals. The childminder effectively supports children to develop many of the skills they need for the next stage in their life. Children are well prepared for future learning and for starting school, when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318731 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 1050913 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1988 and lives in High Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne. She operates during term time only from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank 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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