Childminder in North Tyneside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 July 2016 5 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

 The childminder strives for improvement. She has successfully addressed the action and recommendations raised at the last inspection and has improved the outcomes for children.  The childminder has good teaching skills and a secure understanding of the early years foundation stage. She provides stimulating activities and resources that capture children's interests.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She skilfully interacts with children during activities and supports the development of their speech and language well.  The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's learning. She uses her good knowledge of children, as well as observations to help her identify and plan for their next steps in learning.  Children settle easily, develop a strong emotional attachment with the childminder and are happy and content in her care. They play happily in a homely environment and are

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This provision is good

confident to make choices and decisions.  The childminder has developed extremely positive relationships with local schools to share information about children's progress and well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Self-evaluation processes are not fully developed to include the views of the parents.  The childminder has not yet targeted professional development opportunities to help enhance her teaching skills to an even higher level.

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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

 develop self-evaluation processes further and include the views of parents  focus more precisely on targeting professional development opportunities to help raise the already good teaching skills to an even higher level.

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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 viewed the areas in the home used for childminding.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written statements.  The inspector looked at all relevant documentation, such as children's records, policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. The childminder regularly completes risk assessments on the premises and knows who to contact if she has any child protection concerns. The childminder has good relationships with parents and provides written and verbal feedback on a daily basis. She keeps them informed about what activities their child has been involved, in as well as care routines throughout the day. Parents are complimentary about the childminder and the service that she provides. The childminder understands how to identify and support children who might not be making expected progress. She monitors children's development to help her identify any gaps in their learning. The childminder effectively works with support agencies to support children's all-round development and overall well-being. This includes children who have special educational needs or disability.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children explore and experiment with creative materials and are keen to show, and are clearly proud of, the work they have created. The childminder asks children questions and makes comments that prompt them to work out mathematical problems. Children count, measure and compare objects during their play. The childminder has systems in place to track children's progress. She completes progress checks for children between the ages of two and three years and shares these with parents. Children are encouraged to develop their understanding of the world around them. They are very interested and motivated when observing caterpillars and predict how they will change. The childminder has a good supply of books and effective storytelling skills, and children are deeply engaged while listening to stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a calm and nurturing approach which helps children to settle very quickly into her care. She collects appropriate information about children before they start. This enables her to respond swiftly and meet their care needs effectively. The childminder is a good role model and provides clear guidance about her expectations of behaviour. She praises children for their efforts and they show an understanding of what is expected of them. The childminder understands the important role she plays in promoting healthy lifestyles. Children learn about healthy eating and have many opportunities to be active and engage in physical activities, such as playing outside in the garden and while on outings or visiting the park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have regular opportunities to attend local groups. They develop good levels of confidence and self-esteem as they socialise with other children and adults. Children show curiosity, interest and motivation when they play and develop a strong sense of belonging in their surroundings. They communicate well and express themselves effectively. All children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. Children are well prepared for future learning and for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY314338 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 1050851 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 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Killingworth, Newcastle upon Tyne. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four- year-old children. She 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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