Childminder 506901

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 October 2016 11 January 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

 Children's behaviour is good. The childminder ensures children develop an understanding of behavioural expectations within her home.  There is a well-organised environment indoors, which helps to promote children's independence effectively.  The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She uses her knowledge and skills of child development well to promote children's learning in all areas of their development. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder works well with local schools. Good information sharing between professionals helps them to work together to meet children's needs.  The childminder plans stimulating, interesting activities for children based on their interests and stage of development.  Children are cared for in a home-from-home environment where they are made to feel very special. Children enjoy being with the childminder and enjoy lots of cuddles.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although overall children make good progress in their communication development, the childminder does not always build upon all opportunities to help extend younger children's vocabulary.  Although the childminder works well with parents in all other respects, she does not always gather information about children's prior learning and attainment when they first start at the setting.

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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 information gathering from parents about children's prior learning and attainment when they start at the setting to help them make the best possible progress  build on existing opportunities for younger children to use and understand words to extend their growing vocabulary.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all parts of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children's play and learning.  The inspector looked at policies, procedures and documents the childminder uses when caring for children.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all persons living in the household and talked with the childminder about her self-evaluation and improvement plans.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps updated with her Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures and ensures information, such as contact numbers, are correct. The childminder has good systems in place to promote children's safety and welfare. For example, she ensures that risk assessments of the premises are carried out each day and that the building is kept secure so she can promote children's safety. The childminder continually monitors children's achievement and takes prompt action where further support is necessary. The childminder is committed to improving the quality of her provision. She has clear plans for improvement and attends training to help her improve her provision further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. The childminder has a good understanding of where children are in their learning and she organises resources effectively to support them. For example, she arranges resources to encourage babies to pull themselves up and begin to take their first steps. The childminder demonstrates a good use of teaching strategies, such as explanation and modelling, to support children's learning. Good support helps children to learn how blocks can be stacked or pull-along toys can be moved. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to promote older children's communication. She listens carefully and extends their language effectively. Parents are kept updated with the progress their children make. Daily conversations and opportunities to look through documents, such as children's learning files, are provided.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very happy in the childminder's home. Young children clearly have a good relationship with the childminder, as they crawl after her when she moves about the house. They sit on the childminder's knee for cuddles. The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. She knows the children well and responds quickly when they show signs of tiredness. Children settle quickly and the childminder has flexible settling-in arrangements, which are tailored to the needs of the child. Good quality information about children's medical and care needs are gathered from parents. This provides continuity and supports children's physical needs. Daily opportunities are provided for children to access the outdoor environment. They enjoy a range of activities in the childminder's garden and local parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They are developing a range of skills and knowledge in preparation for school. Children learn how to stack blocks and make electronic toys work. Young children demonstrate their developing sense of number. They begin to copy the numbers the childminder uses and wait for objects they have given away to be returned.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 506901 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 1064201 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in Seaton Sluice, Northumberland. 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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Telephone number

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