Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 September 2016 29 July 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 is well qualified and the quality of her teaching is good, some aspects of teaching are outstanding. She skilfully uses a wide range of effective strategies as children play that supports them to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder has strong knowledge of how young children learn. She recognises patterns in children's play and knows how to extend this learning further.  The childminder is committed to working in partnership with local schools and external agencies, if appropriate. She actively shares information, in order to complement children's learning and meet their individual needs.  Good arrangements are in place to track children's progress. The childminder frequently reviews this information. This helps her to identify any areas where children may require additional help for them to make progress.  Parents are kept fully informed of the progress their children make. They are

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This provision is good

encouraged to share what their children have been learning at home.  The childminder demonstrates a proactive attitude to extending her knowledge and skills by accessing further professional development opportunities, such as training.  The childminder continually reviews the activities she provides for children to ensure they reflect their interests and stage of development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not obtain enough information from all parents about children's abilities and development when they start at the setting, in order to promote more rapid progress from the outset.  Self-evaluation does not yet show precise targets for further development or assess the impact that current priorities for improvement have on children's outcomes.

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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

 gain more detailed information from all parents about what children know and can do when they start at the setting  enhance self-evaluation procedures further to identify more precise areas for development and assess the impact that improvements have on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all parts of the childminder's 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 considered written feedback provided by parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has good knowledge of the signs and symptoms that may indicate possible abuse to children. She knows how to act and who to contact to seek further advice and support. Effective systems are in place to keep the childminder updated with her Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. This enables her to swiftly implement any required changes to practice. Overall, partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder seeks their views on the quality of her provision. This helps her to seek areas for development and drive improvements forward. Parents welcome opportunities to contribute verbal and written feedback. Comments, such as, 'We feel as confident as we can that our children are looked after by the childminder as well as we would ourselves', are received. This shows how satisfied parents are with the quality of the provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children's learning, and documents this well. This clearly shows what children need to learn next and is used effectively to plan challenging activities to support them to make good progress. Children's communication and language skills are supported exceptionally well. The childminder demonstrates superb skill in extending younger children's growing vocabulary. For example, she introduces words, such as scribble and dot, to describe the marks children make when they draw with pencils. The childminder extends children's mathematical skills very well as they play. She encourages them to count beyond 10 when they make small puddles with water outside.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a stimulating environment for children. A wide range of activities is provided, such as bathing dolls outdoors. This keeps children motivated and they show confidence in exploring other experiences available. The childminder supports children well to develop their independence skills. She provides opportunities, such as cutting up their fruit at snack time and follows children's lead when they show an interest in using the potty. Good quality information is gathered from parents on entry to the setting regarding children's emotional and physical well-being. This provides continuity in children's routines, such as sleeping and eating. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder helps them to understand the rules and boundaries set within her home, using age-appropriate strategies.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and they develop the key skills and knowledge they require, in readiness for school. Children engage in early writing activities, beginning to use their fingers to hold pencils and pens. They show high levels of curiosity about objects, such as windmills which they find in the childminder's garden and are interested to find out how to make them spin around in the wind.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436023 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 1065764 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 July 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Brunswick Village, Newcastle upon Tyne. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 6.

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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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