Childminder EY308459

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 September 2016 11 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 has worked hard to address the actions and recommendations raised at the last inspection. For instance, she now fully implements a child protection procedure and complaints policy which are shared with parents.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder interacts effectively with children and provides them with a wide range of learning experiences. Children respond well to support and guidance from the childminder during their play.  Children have formed positive relationships with the childminder and her family. The environment is homely, inviting and welcoming, which makes a strong contribution to children's emotional well-being.  The childminder fully understands the importance of evaluating her daily practice and strives for continuous improvement. She is able to discuss her current strengths and areas for future development.  Children's literacy skills are good. They show an interest in books, listen attentively to

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This provision is good

stories and sing a selection of familiar songs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder does not plan precisely for what children need to learn next in order to promote even more rapid progress.  The childminder does not always gain as much detailed information as she can from parents at the outset about their children's skills and abilities.

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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

 enhance planning systems to focus more closely on what children need to learn next and promote even greater progress  gather more comprehensive information from parents on entry about their children's development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas accessed by children.  The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records, policies and procedures with the childminder, including evidence of qualifications and the suitability of all adults living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written testimonials obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children from harm. She knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare. Children play and learn in a safe and secure environment. The childminder attends relevant training, including first aid and food safety. In addition, she has established links with her local authority adviser and works closely with other childminders to enable her to share ideas and discuss best practice. These opportunities support the childminder to extend her professional development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder has built good partnerships with parents. She ensures they are kept up to date about their children's activities and care routines. The childminder also provides parents with suggestions to support them to continue their children's learning and development at home. Children have varied opportunities to enhance their physical skills and thoroughly enjoy playing in the outdoor area. For example, children comfortably use a selection of tools in the sand and are starting to learn how to push themselves on the swing. In addition, the childminder involves children in regular outings in the local area, which enables them to use larger play equipment. Children's communication and language development are promoted well. The childminder models language to children, introduces new vocabulary and encourages them to correctly pronounce words. She asks purposeful questions and allows children to respond for themselves to help to support

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

their thinking skills. The childminder uses relevant guidance documents to track children's ongoing development and enable her to identify any gaps in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well supported with their future move on to the next stage in their learning. The childminder fully understands the benefits of working in partnership with local primary schools. She talks about sharing information with teachers to enable her to create a complementary approach to children's learning. The childminder provides children with clear explanations to help them to recognise the boundaries. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder offers consistent praise, encouragement and reassurance to children to enhance their confidence.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and acquire the necessary skills needed in readiness for school. They show independence and develop their self-care skills. For example, they confidently select their own resources and put on their shoes before going to play outside. Children are happy, show delight and are inquisitive during their learning. They develop their imagination and their expressive arts and design skills as they engage in role play activities, such as caring for the dolls. Children use good manners, are kind and considerate and learn to respect each other's differences and similarities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY308459 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 1043574 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 July 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Blyth, Northumberland. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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