Childminder EY424545

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 July 2016 30 July 2014

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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

 The childminder has made a determined effort to raise the quality of her provision to a good standard since the last inspection and has addressed all the areas for improvement. Documents, such as first-aid certificates are available for inspection.  The childminder plans a broad range of activities and uses effective teaching methods to successfully engage children. She offers lots of praise and encouragement for children's efforts and achievements. This helps to build their confidence and self- esteem.  Partnership working with parents and other settings that children attend is strong. The childminder regularly exchanges information to help to ensure continuity in children's care and learning.  Children benefit from strong relationships with the childminder and her assistants. They know children's individual routines and personalities. Children are happy, settled and confident in their care. This helps to promote children's emotional well-being

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder does not provide an environment that promotes children's efforts in their activities and that helps children become deeply motivated and fully engaged.  The childminder has not kept up to date with a programme of professional development that focuses on raising the quality of her teaching to the highest levels.

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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

 provide an environment that consistently promotes children's efforts and helps them become deeply motivated and fully engaged in all their activities  extend the programme of professional development and raise standards in teaching and learning even higher.

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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 looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of suitability.  The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their verbal and written views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder conducts effective risk assessments for her home and on all outings. She deploys the assistants well, maintains correct ratios and children are supervised at all times. The childminder follows her child protection policy and procedures vigilantly. She knows what to do and who to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. This helps to keep children safe. The childminder has clear procedures in place to check the suitability and practice of her assistants. They work successfully together to maintain the good standard of their provision. Overall, the childminder evaluates the quality of her provision well. She takes into account the views of parents and children in the identification of areas for development, in order for children's outcomes to improve. The childminder has a good awareness of the types of things that she needs to keep Ofsted informed about.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations of children and accurately monitors children's development. This helps her to identify any gaps or delays that might need to be addressed. She effectively works with support agencies to support children's all-round development and overall well-being. This includes children with special educational needs or disability. The childminder guides and encourages children during activities to support their learning. Singing activities help children to learn about different animals, how to count in the correct order and how many they have left when they take one away. Children explore different instruments, learn how they sound and play along enthusiastically as they sing favourite rhymes. Children solve problems as they make simple puzzles, and the childminder helps them to learn about the names of different shapes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Overall, children are motivated to explore the environment and show a strong sense of belonging. The childminder makes her expectations for behaviour clear through consistent messages. Children learn to take account of each other as she gives guidance about sharing resources. The childminder understands the important role she plays in promoting healthy lifestyles. Children learn about healthy eating. They talk about different fruits and vegetables and taste them to see what they are like. Children engage in a discussion with the childminder about where milk comes from, showing their good understanding. Children are active and enjoy outings, such as visits to the park and daily use of the back garden to promote their physical well-being. Children visit community groups where they socialise with others and learn about other people.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the key skills needed for their next stage in learning, including starting school. They enjoy learning and eagerly participate in activities and games, and they have the perseverance to keep trying if they do not succeed first time. Children are confident talkers and are keen to express their own views and ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY424545 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 1055287 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in the Forest Hall area of Newcastle upon Tyne. She works with two assistants. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder supports children who have special educational needs or disability.

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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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