Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 September 2016 30 January 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 made significant changes since her last inspection. She is proactive in seeking help and guidance from other professionals. Overall, this has helped her to improve her practice and, ultimately, outcomes for children.  Overall, the childminder has developed strong partnerships with parents. She gathers a good range of information from them when their children first start. Generally, parents are kept well informed about how their children are progressing in their learning and development.  The childminder is well qualified. She effectively observes children and assesses their development. The childminder successfully plans challenging activities and experiences that suit the individual needs and interests of all children.  The childminder promotes children's communication and language development very well. She skilfully extends what children say to help build up their vocabulary and

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This provision is good

sentence construction. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder uses a variety of strategies to help support children to effectively manage this. For example, older children learn to set their own rules and boundaries, helping them to learn the difference between right and wrong.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet fully considered how she can continue to develop her own knowledge and skills to raise the quality of teaching even higher.  Although the childminder has built good relationships with parents and carers, she does not consistently liaise with them to help support their children at home and further enhance their learning.

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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 the programme of professional development on improving teaching to a higher level and help children to make even more rapid progress in their learning  improve strategies for involving parents and carers in children's learning that strengthen continuity and enhance their learning opportunities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the premises used for childminding, indoors and outdoors.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documents, including relevant policies and procedures, children's assessment records and comments provided by parents and other professionals.  The inspector held a discussion with the childminder. She looked at evidence of the suitability of all household members living in the home.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has comprehensive child protection policies in place. She follows these consistently to support children's welfare. The childminder knows how to identify children who may be at risk of harm or abuse. She is confident with regard to the steps to follow to help keep them safe and well protected. The childminder helps children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, she practises regular emergency procedures and talks to them about safely crossing the roads. The childminder, overall, reviews her provision successfully. She regularly seeks feedback from parents to help her assess her own strengths and weaknesses. She involves children in making their own choices, expressing their interests and stating their opinions.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder organises a good range of play-based experiences to extend children's learning. Children become fully engaged as she reads stories with them. For example, she uses an excellent tone of voice to stimulate and motivate young children in playful conversations during storytelling sessions. She involves children throughout, asking pertinent questions and responding immediately to their comments. The childminder supports children in developing a good knowledge of songs and rhymes from an early age. Children take part enthusiastically. They lie on the floor and quickly jump up at the appropriate time, laughing and asking to do it again.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of her role in supporting children's development and well-being. Children are happy and settled. They have access to a wide range of high-quality toys and benefit from outings and experiences within the local community. The childminder effectively fosters children's emotional and physical well- being. She develops strong bonds with children and their attachment to her is evident. She teaches children to be independent and self-reliant. This helps children prepare for moving on to nursery or school. The childminder promotes healthy eating and lifestyles. She teaches children about making sensible food choices, for example, when visiting the supermarket. Children learn about the effect that regular exercise has on their bodies.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good levels of progress and learn the key skills they need for their next stage in learning. Funding is used well to support all children, including those who speak English as an additional language. Children are keen to explore and enthusiastic about trying new ideas. They develop their social skills and they meet friends and investigate different features within their local community. Children learn about other aspects of the world and other cultures. They develop their writing skills and show a particular interest in books. They learn how to master new mathematical skills, showing their enjoyment in counting and matching items.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY288473 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 1044961 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Newcastle upon Tyne. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 2. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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