Childminder in Gateshead

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 September 2016 23 September 2013

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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 successfully addressed the recommendations and action raised at the previous inspection. This shows a good capacity to improve and evaluate the provision further.  The childminder is a well-qualified practitioner and the quality of her teaching is good. She uses her knowledge of child development well to plan activities that promote children's learning.  Information is gathered from parents when children first start attending the childminder's setting. This helps to provide continuity in children's physical and emotional development and their learning needs.  Partnerships with other settings children attend are good. The childminder is proactive in seeking and sharing information about children's learning and welfare. This meets their individual needs.  The childminder shows a commitment to working in partnership with external agencies and services. She demonstrates a positive approach to sharing information and

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This provision is good

securing early intervention for children, if appropriate.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The monitoring of children's progress is not yet rigorous enough to provide the childminder with precise information to ensure any possible gaps in learning are identified even more swiftly.  The childminder has not yet fully explored further ways to enhance her programme of continuous professional development, in order to extend her teaching skills and knowledge 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

 monitor children's progress more rigorously to ensure any possible gaps in learning are identified at the earliest stage  extend the programme of professional development to focus more precisely on improving teaching further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all parts of the home used for childminding.  The inspector observed play and learning activities and spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed regulatory documentation, including evidence of suitability checks, children's details, learning journals and a sample of policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures all doors and stairgates in her home are secure and locked at all times when children are present. She knows how to act and who to contact should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder shows a good commitment to improving the quality of her provision. She evaluates the effectiveness of all aspects of her practice, in order to identify ways she can improve. The views of parents and children support this process further. For example, the childminder has developed her garden area to provide more opportunities for children to learn. A good overview is maintained of activities and experiences offered to children, in order to ensure they reflect their interests and stage of development. Additional resources are frequently sought to help develop children's skills and knowledge further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Good opportunities are provided by the childminder to help children extend their mathematical skills. The childminder introduces vocabulary, such as shape language, into planned activities. For example, children use words, such as circle and star, as they fit shapes into a wooden sorting box. The childminder carries out ongoing observations of children as they play. She uses this information well to identify what they need to learn next and plans challenging activities to help them make good progress. This information is shared with parents on a regular basis. This keeps them up to date with their children's achievements and helps them to recognise where they can support their child further at home. Feedback from parents supports this view and includes comments, such as, 'The childminder keeps us informed as to how our children are progressing'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Good levels of care are provided by the childminder. This helps children to develop good relationships with her and they are motivated to learn. The childminder provides a stimulating environment within her home. Toys and resources are well organised, stored effectively and enable children to make independent choices and show confidence in directing their own play. Children behave well within the childminder's home. She provides gentle reminders, as required, to help children understand where they can and cannot go within her home and garden area. This helps to create a calm atmosphere where respect for the space of others is recognised and children play well together. Children's good health is promoted well. The childminder implements effective hygiene routines, such as ensuring children use individual, clean facecloths before they eat their meal.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. They are developing the key skills required for starting school. Children develop an interest in early literacy. They hold pencils using the correct grip when they draw on large sheets of paper on the playroom floor. They select their favourite books from the selection provided and retell stories in their own words.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY419983 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 1043359 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 September 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Sunniside, Tyne and Wear. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare 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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