Childminder in Northumberland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 September 2016 7 September 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 has successfully addressed the recommendation raised at the previous inspection. She now ensures that all parents are kept fully informed of their children's progress and activities through daily discussions. The childminder has successful strategies in place that encourage parents to contribute to their children's learning.  Children demonstrate good imagination skills. They immerse themselves into various roles and participate in pretend play. Children actively prepare pretend food in the role play area for the childminder and visitors and re-enact real life experiences.  The childminder supports children to develop an awareness of their local environment during outings and activities. She regularly talks to children about what they can see. Children demonstrate a keen interest in the fallen leaves and collect them to explore back at the childminder's home.  Children behave well. They demonstrate a close attachment to the childminder. She is

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This provision is good

an excellent role model and supports children to respect others. Children have opportunities to develop their social skills during group activities.  Children make good progress in all areas of their learning. They are inquisitive learners and demonstrate curiosity in finding out how things work. Children make predictions throughout their play and test out their ideas. This helps them to develop their thinking skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the very best possible use of professional development opportunities, in order to further her already good knowledge and skills.  Although the childminder evaluates her practice, she does not routinely seek the views of all parents and children to improve further.

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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

 strengthen and extend existing knowledge and skills and consistently drive the good quality of teaching further  extend self-evaluation to include the views of all parents and children in order to help improve practice even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults in the household.  The inspector took into account the views of children and parents during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder demonstrates high expectations for all children in her care. She uses good monitoring systems to review the progress all children make. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments and daily checks. During outings and daily activities, the childminder helps children to identify hazards in the environment. For example, she supports children to develop an understanding of how to cross roads safely. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She has thorough procedures in place which she would follow should she be concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder has developed good working relationships with other early years providers. Effective communication systems are in place to share information. This helps to provide a consistent approach to children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is strong. The childminder sensitively plays alongside children and follows their lead. She uses effective questioning and gives children time to think about their response. This helps children to develop their communication skills. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how children learn. She uses her wealth of experience to plan exciting activities which offer an appropriate level of challenge to children's learning. The childminder has good observation and assessment systems in place. This helps her to identify what children need to learn next. The childminder threads mathematical language throughout all aspects of the daily routine. For example, children are encouraged to count out items needed for art and craft activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and inclusive environment for children to grow and learn. Children demonstrate high levels of confidence. They eagerly talk to visitors about what they are playing with and proudly show off their work. Children are well mannered and say please and thank you. The childminder provides regular praise and encouragement. This helps to develop children's self-esteem. There are good health and hygiene procedures in place. The childminder provides healthy and nutritious meals for children and takes them on regular outings. Places include the local parks where children can run and climb. This helps to support children's physical skills. The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop an awareness of families and traditions from around the world. She supports them to recognise similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from what they are like when they first start the setting. They develop excellent self-care skills. This includes putting on their own coat and shoes ready for outdoor play. Children are motivated to learn and are deeply engaged in activities. They make regular choices in their learning from a range of highly stimulating toys and resources. This helps to support children's independence skills. Children are provided with the key skills needed for future learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 506897 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 1059607 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 September 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Bedlington, Northumberland. She operates all year round from 7.30am 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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Telephone number

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