Childminder in Northumberland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 June 2016 3 September 2013

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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 is passionate and enthusiastic about her role and responsibilities. She is qualified to level 3 and has attended relevant training to ensure she continually updates her skills and knowledge.  Teaching is good. The childminder consistently follows and extends children's individual interests well. She completes regular observations on children, which enables her to plan effectively for the next steps in their learning.  The childminder has a very good understanding of how to support healthy lifestyles. Children have daily opportunities to participate in physical exercise and active play. In addition, the childminder promotes the importance of healthy eating and good hygiene practices.  Children are well prepared for their future move to nursery and school. The childminder shares information with teachers about children's learning and development. This creates a complementary approach.

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This provision is good

 The childminder has good links with her local authority and other professionals to ensure children's individual requirements are fully met. She also has established close relationships with other childminders, which helps her to maintain continuous improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always fully obtain as much detailed information as she can from parents about their children's abilities and achievements when they first start.  Sometimes, the childminder does not precisely monitor the individual development of children to help them to make even more rapid progress.

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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

 gather more-detailed information from parents about their children's capabilities on entry to the setting  embed tracking systems to more closely monitor children's ongoing development and rapidly close any gaps in learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas accessed by children.  The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records, policies and procedures with the childminder, including evidence of qualifications and the suitability of all adults living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written testimonials obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has addressed the action and recommendation raised at the last inspection, for example, she is now fully aware of what significant events and changes need to be notified to Ofsted. The childminder understands the benefits of self-evaluation and is able to identify her current strengths and areas for development. She reflects on her daily practice and continually evaluates children's experiences and opportunities. This enables the childminder to recognise what works well and what enhancements could be made to support children's future learning. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection procedures to safeguard children from harm. She confidently talks about possible signs and symptoms of abuse.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children's communication and language development are successfully promoted. The childminder interacts well with children, engages them in discussion as they play, asks effective questions and encourages them to think for themselves. In addition, the childminder consistently uses mathematical language throughout children's activities and introduces them to colour, shape, size and numbers. Children's understanding of the world is developing well. They are eager to participate in imaginary play with a selection of small-world resources and are supported by the childminder to link their learning to real life experiences. The childminder ensures she communicates with parents on a daily basis to keep them well informed about their children's achievements and routines. She also encourages parents to regularly view their children's learning journal file so they have a clear overview of their progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a friendly, welcoming and fun environment. Children have formed secure attachments and developed positive relationships with the childminder and her family. This helps to promote children's emotional well-being. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder uses a firm and fair approach to ensure children understand acceptable and appropriate behaviour boundaries. She provides children with regular praise and encouragement, which helps them to feel valued and appreciated. Children are actively encouraged to be proud and celebrate their own accomplishes, such as when they succeed and complete tasks.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and gain the necessary skills in readiness for the next stage in their learning, including school. They are supported by the childminder to be independent, to make their own decisions and to develop their problem-solving skills. Children show high levels of concentration and determination as they participate in a wide range of interesting and challenging learning experiences. This helps children to be engaged and involved in focused play. Children thoroughly enjoy being creative and expressing their own ideas and thoughts. They learn to share, are kind and use good manners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY282945 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 1043244 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 September 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Blyth, Northumberland. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a childcare 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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