Childminder EY313856

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 August 2016 6 November 2012

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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 effectively monitors the progress all children make across all areas of learning. She identifies areas where they need further support to help close any gaps in their learning.  The childminder has a secure understanding of how to support children's learning through play. Activities and resources are well matched to children's interests and individual needs. They are motivated to learn, enthusiastic in their approach and make good progress in their learning.  Children form positive attachments with the childminder and develop warm relationships with her and her family. They build friendships with other children and demonstrate that they feel secure, happy and well settled in the childminder's care.  Children behave well. The childminder offers the children gentle reminders about sharing, turn taking and being kind to one another. Good manners, kindness and respect are consistently encouraged and highly valued.

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This provision is good

 The childminder teaches children about safety while encouraging them to take controlled risks and learn new skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not routinely share information with parents about what children need to learn next in order to help them to build on their children's learning at home.  The childminder's professional development plan, which identifies a number of new ways to increase her knowledge, understanding and skills, is not fully established.

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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

 exchange more information with parents about what children need to learn next to enable them to build on their children's learning at home  follow a programme of professional development with a clearer focus on building knowledge, understanding and practice to a higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and evaluated these jointly with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, observation and assessment files and a selection of policies.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from comments noted on the provider's recent feedback forms.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualification and the suitability of all adults living in the home.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder's knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and her practices designed to keep children safe are good. Risk assessment is thorough and used well to identify and minimise hazards. Regular monitoring of children's progress and all aspects of the provision means that the childminder is clear about her strengths and priorities for improvement. The childminder is well qualified. She undertakes required training and meets regularly with other childminders to share ideas and information. The childminder gains regular information from parents regarding children's current interests. She uses this information to plan exciting and challenging experiences for them. Parents are complimentary about the service provided.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how young children learn and develop. She undertakes observations and assessments of the children's progress to help identify what they need to learn next. This helps to inform her planning, which underpins children's good progress. The childminder interacts well with the children. She gets down to their level while actively encouraging their involvement in activities, inspiring their engagement and motivation. For example, while dressing dolls children try hard to fasten the press studs. The childminder gives lots of encouragement and praise to help children practise these new skills. She provides a constant narrative of what she and the children are doing. Children's social skills and their ability to communicate are enhanced well through activities and conversations that evolve through play. The childminder skilfully asks questions that promote children's thinking skills and she sensitively gives

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy the welcoming, homely atmosphere the childminder provides. The childminder knows the children and their family backgrounds well. She tailors experiences to ensure each child's care and learning needs are met effectively. The childminder regularly takes children to groups that provide them with opportunities to mix with other children. This helps to develop their confidence in different social situations. Parents provide their children with healthy packed lunches and the childminder ensures that children drink plenty of water. Children learn about healthy lifestyles as they regularly go to the local parks for fresh air and enjoy opportunities to use large play equipment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress, especially with their communication and language skills. They hold many conversations with the childminder, effectively expressing their thoughts and demonstrating their enquiring minds. Children are able to select toys and resources independently. They have a keen interest in the natural world, for example, they showed great delight as they examined a dragonfly and fed the birds. Children are gaining skills they need for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY313856 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 1059714 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in west Monkseaton, Whitley Bay. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years 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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Telephone number

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