Childminder EY484643

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 August 2016 Not applicable

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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 a secure understanding of the early years foundation stage. She provides interesting and challenging experiences that meet the needs of all children.  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, including those children who speak English as an additional language.  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 confident to make choices and decisions.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder teaches children to share and take turns. She praises children frequently, so that they gain confidence and develop high levels of self-esteem.  The childminder forms strong partnerships with parents. Regular information is shared

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This provision is good

with parents about the activities their children enjoy. Parents are complimentary about the childminder and the service that she provides.  The childminder demonstrates a good commitment to making ongoing improvements to the quality of care for all children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

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

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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

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

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed a range of activities and observed children and their interactions with the childminder.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records, policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises.  The inspector held discussions with children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written statements.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed recent safeguarding training to ensure she is informed of changes to legislation and procedures. She knows what to do should she have concerns about a child's well-being. She has a good knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. The environment is safe and secure, and children are well supervised. The childminder continually reviews the activities and experiences she offers children to ensure they reflect their interests and stage of development. She records observations of children's play and ensures important information is passed on to parents and teachers. Daily conversations with parents and school staff help to provide continuity of care and support children's progress. She helps to prepare and support children well as they move on through the school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides stimulating activities and resources that capture children's interests. She asks children what they like to do and plans a variety of activities based on their interests. Children demonstrate good levels of concentration and enthusiastically enjoy all the activities offered. Young children are supported with their physical development as they are supported to join construction pieces. The childminder takes regular opportunities to model mathematics during play and daily routines. She asks children questions and makes comments that prompt them to work out mathematical problems. Children learn to explore and investigate different tools and materials when they use creative materials. Children's communication and language skills are effectively promoted. The childminder talks with children and provides a commentary to describe what they are doing. She asks questions to help support their developing language and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

gives them time to answer. Children's literacy skills are promoted well. They enjoy visits to the local library and looking at books with the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is calm and caring and children relate very well to her. Children play happily and know where to find their favourite toys. They make lots of independent decisions about their play and experiences. The childminder sensitively encourages children to value and respect each other. They celebrate one another's successes, talk about their families and experiences and learn more about other people's lives. Children respond well to the childminder's sensitive manner and help to tidy away toys when they are finished with them. The childminder provides children with nutritious meals, snacks and drinks, and develops children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. For instance, children make pizza for their lunch and are able to choose from a wide range of vegetables and toppings to make a healthy pizza. Children have opportunities to be active and engage in physical activities, such as playing outside in the garden or visiting the

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

park. They develop an excellent understanding of how to stay safe through the childminder's guidance. Children's independence is very well supported and they are consistently encouraged to practise their skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484643 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 999806 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014. She lives in Newcastle upon Tyne. The childminder operates all year round from 3.15pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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