Childminder in South Tyneside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 August 2016 9 June 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 has thoroughly addressed the actions and recommendations from her last inspection. She takes into consideration the views of parents and children in further planning her practice.  The childminder knows the children in her care well. She makes use of knowledge about their interests to engage them in play and activities which promote their development. Children make good progress.  Children form strong attachments to the childminder and feel safe and emotionally secure. The childminder's home is welcoming and well organised, which in turn supports the development of children's independence skills and their overall development.  Children behave well. They show an understanding of the childminder's expectations regarding their good behaviour. The childminder provides a positive role model.  The childminder has developed strong partnerships with parents, carers and with other professionals. Parents are kept well informed and contribute to observations and

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This provision is good

assessments. This contributes to meeting children's individual needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make full use of her reflections on her practice to identify personal targets, in order to improve the quality of her teaching further.  The childminder's observations are not always as rigorously evaluated as possible to inform consistent planning of highly challenging activities and support the very best outcomes for all children.

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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

 refine the use of reflections on practice to identify further priorities for improvement, with a focus on the quality of teaching  enhance the evaluation of observations to build on the effective planning and assessment systems.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector completed a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the adults living at the premises.  The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has undertaken safeguarding training. She is able to describe many of the possible signs of abuse and neglect. The childminder knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. Any risks within her home and during outings are identified and minimised. This helps to keep children safe from harm. The childminder is aware that she is required to complete the progress check for children between the age of two and three years when the time comes. Documentation is organised well to support the childminder's practice. She has developed effective partnerships with other early years settings attended by the children in her care and works closely with local schools. This helps to provide consistency and to prepare children well for their eventual move to school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced and qualified childminder makes good use of information gathered from parents to carefully assess children's needs and interests on entry to her setting. Parents are very positive about their children's progress. Children display good levels of motivation and independence as they investigate a wide range of resources provided by the childminder, both indoors and outdoors in the play area. They enjoy many opportunities to express their creativity, including when they make models from dough. Story times are fun and interactive, which helps to engage children fully in listening and speaking. Children concentrate for a sustained period and join in delightedly with refrains. The childminder introduces new words, models language and uses effective questioning to promote children's thinking. The childminder helps children to make links between different experiences. This helps to support the development of children's good communication,

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder, who is warm and friendly. She creates a safe and welcoming environment which helps children to settle quickly, grow in confidence and form positive relationships with each other. The development of children's social skills is supported by taking them to activities and groups in the local community, where they learn to mix with other children. Younger children enjoy cuddles with the childminder and their care needs are met well. The childminder offers calm and consistent reminders about sharing, listening to each other and taking turns. She frequently praises children's efforts and achievements, which helps to promote their self-esteem. Children's good health is effectively supported as the childminder provides a wealth of opportunities for children to access fresh air and exercise to support their physical development.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development from their initial starting points. They are confident learners who develop good independence skills. Children form firm friendships across the age groups. They are well prepared for the next stage of their learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY270793 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 1051078 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 10

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in South Shields. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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