Childminder EY465489

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 September 2016 29 January 2014

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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

 Children are very happy and well cared for. They demonstrate a strong sense of security and enjoy positive relationships with the childminder. Her supportive and attentive approach greatly promotes children's emotional well-being.  The childminder reflects effectively on her practice to help her identify areas for improvement. Most recently, she has developed the process for capturing more information from parents when children first start. This helps her better meet children's needs and aids swift settling in.  The childminder works very closely with parents to create a collaborative approach to children's learning. Parents contribute to children's assessments and ongoing progress. The childminder regularly shares information regarding children's progress and next steps.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 During some activities the childminder does not fully differentiate her teaching when interacting with mixed-aged children in order to support their learning more effectively.  The childminder does not target her own professional development precisely to help raise the quality of her teaching practice 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

 focus teaching more fully on meeting each child's learning needs even more during interactions with a mixed-aged group of children  explore a broader range of opportunities to enhance professional development and use this to focus more precisely on raising the quality of teaching practice further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder and assessed the accuracy of her evaluation.  The inspector viewed children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies, procedures, self-evaluation tools and evidence of the suitability of all adults living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from questionnaires and other comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is clear about her role in safeguarding children and has a firm understanding of child protection matters. She has a comprehensive safeguarding policy in place which underpins her good practice. The environment is safe and secure and subject to regular risk assessment. This includes the safe storage of resources and equipment. Arrangements for sleeping children are robust. Children have safe and secure areas to rest and sleep and are regularly checked upon. The childminder regularly monitors children's progress. This helps her to identify any gaps in their development and provide additional support where necessary.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carries out ongoing observations of children as they play. Overall, she uses this information well to identify their next steps in learning. Together with information from parents she plans interesting activities to support all children's good progress. Children use their creative skills as they enjoy a painting and sticking activity. The childminder supports children's communication skills and provides a good narrative during her interactions. They talk about what they are going to paint and learn the names of the different colours they use. Younger children have opportunities to develop their early literacy skills and they make marks with the paint. Children enjoy using their imagination as they play with the role play animals. They enjoy talking about and comparing the animals. This helps support their critical-thinking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a welcoming and homely environment where children are relaxed, confident and secure. They receive lots of cuddles and are comforted when they become upset, further supporting their feelings of safety. Children have access to a wide range of interesting resources and play experiences that supports their learning across all areas. Children behave very well. They happily follow the routine of the day and are satisfied with the childminder's good explanations of reminders to share. The childminder meets all children's care needs well. She ensures the care of the older children does not negatively impact on the younger children. The childminder provides a range of ways for children to learn how to keep themselves safe and healthy. For example, they enjoy regular trips out to the park and woodlands, supporting their healthy lifestyles. Children show a good understanding of keeping themselves safe during these trips out. For example, they learn

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

safe boundaries and to be cautious of strangers. They also practise good risk assessment skills as they rummage for items to build dens.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are keen and motivated learners who join in with activities and conversations with enthusiasm. The childminder offers a good narrative and acknowledges emerging communication from younger children. Children learn to share, take turns and develop tolerance and respect for others. All children enjoy a wide variety of activities. These help support them in developing skills for future learning and in readiness for the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY465489 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 1072462 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Hazelrigg in Newcastle upon Tyne. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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