Childminder EY242827

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 August 2016 4 February 2015

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Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder has not ensured that an adult over the age of 16 years has been appropriately vetted.  The childminder does not fully maximise opportunities to share with parents what children can do, in order to help them support children's learning at home.  Opportunities for children to extend their understanding of numbers and counting are sometimes not used to best effect.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides a nurturing and homely environment. She is caring, affectionate and knows children well. She is attentive to their care needs and routines, and children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her company.  Children are making good progress. They have fun playing with the childminder, who joins in with their role play scenarios with enthusiasm.  Children become independent and are working towards the skills they will need for school. The childminder extends children's thinking and provides a narrative, making suggestions and giving them new ideas.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 increase knowledge of when to obtain Disclosure and Barring Service checks for people in the home aged 16 years or over. 08/09/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 share more information with parents about children's progress that better supports their learning at home  make better use of opportunities that help children develop their understanding of numbers and counting.

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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 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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the procedures she must follow should she have concerns about the safety of a child. However, an adult turning 16 years old at the home has not yet undertaken a Disclosure and Barring Service check. As she is never alone with children, there is no impact on their safety. Since the last inspection the childminder has taken some measures to address the actions and recommendations raised to improve the quality of her provision. She monitors the quality of teaching generally well through assessing children's progress and through regular meetings with her assistant. The childminder uses this to identify training and development for her assistant. Overall, she has implemented a system for self-evaluation which supports her in identifying areas for development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well and provides experiences that link to their interests. She observes children and assesses their progress. She identifies their next steps in learning and tailors planning and support for them. Children are given the space to engage in their own play and they seek the childminder's engagement when they want her to join in. The childminder and her assistant interact with children well. They use some effective strategies to support children's communication and language development. They speak clearly for children to hear when they are learning how to say words. Children enjoy an activity of making a pizza with various ingredients. Older children take responsibility for cutting peppers and mushrooms, which helps them develop small-muscle skills well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well for their ages. Appropriate behaviour strategies are in place, appropriate to the ages of children. The childminder and her assistant have clear expectations and children are responsive to them. Children are comfortable and happy in their play. They show confidence and make their own choices, independently accessing play equipment. Children are motivated to do things for themselves during mealtimes and care routines. Adults teach children about healthy lifestyles in a fun and engaging way. Meals and snacks are provided by parents, and the childminder ensures that these are served in a social setting. Children are encouraged to develop healthy habits. They walk daily and enjoy regular visits to local parks to support their physical well-being. The childminder undertakes effective risk assessments. She has a good focus on keeping children safe in her home and on outings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working at least at typical levels of development for their ages. They make good progress from their starting points. Children are happy in their play and they take part in experiences which help to prepare them for school. They are curious and engaged learners who are developing independence and confidence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY242827 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 1050570 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Wallsend. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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