Childminder in North Tyneside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 October 2016 18 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

 The childminder has a very good relationship with parents and recognises the importance of working together with them. She uses a range of methods flexibly to ensure parents are kept updated with the progress their children make.  There is a well-organised environment indoors which helps to promote children's independence effectively.  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.  The childminder works well with other professionals, such as speech and language therapists. Regular meetings help them to identify strategies to support children further.  The childminder has an excellent relationship with local schools. They share information regularly and talk about strategies to support children when further help is needed.  The childminder plans stimulating, interesting activities for children based on their

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This provision is good

interests and stage of development. They make good progress in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Self-evaluation does not yet show precise targets for further development or assess the impact that improvements have on children's outcomes.  Although, the monitoring of children's progress is good, there are occasions when it is not sufficiently rigorous to identify all areas of learning where their progress can be improved.

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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 self-evaluation procedures further that identify more precise areas for development and assess the impact that improvements have on children's learning  enhance monitoring systems and identify all areas of learning where children's progress can be improved to better than good.

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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 will use 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 views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection, as well as written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a very good understanding of what she should do if she has concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. She ensures information, such as contact numbers, is correct. She maintains a safe environment and has good procedures in place to ensure children's safety indoors and outdoors. She seeks advice from other professionals when necessary. The childminder, overall, is committed to her own professional development and attends a range of training opportunities to help her improve her provision further. She takes into account the views of parents when evaluating her provision. Parents comment that their children enjoy being with the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder, generally, uses information from assessments well to plan activities to support what children need to learn next. She helps children to learn about autumn as they make models with collections of leaves and conkers. The childminder resources the environment based on children's interests. For example, she puts out toy figures and vehicles to support imaginative play. The childminder demonstrates a very good understanding of how to support language. She gives children time to talk and listens carefully to what they are saying. She seizes opportunities to extend language further, helping to ensure children make good progress in communication and language. Children enjoy looking at the range of attractive, age-appropriate books that is available. Good support helps children learn how to handle books, turn the pages and talk about the illustrations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very happy in the childminder's home. She supports children's emotional well- being effectively. She knows the children well and ensures she provides support or reassurance when they need it. Children settle quickly and the childminder has flexible settling-in arrangements which are tailored to the needs of the child. High-quality information about children's learning and care needs is gathered from parents. This provides continuity and supports children's physical needs. Children behave well in the childminder's home. She has clear behavioural expectations which she gently reminds children of. Daily opportunities are provided for children to access the outdoor environment. They go on daily walks and they enjoy a range of activities in the childminder's garden and local parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. They quickly become confident and develop the key skills and knowledge they need in preparation for their future development. Children learn how to count and about the language of size and shape. They play well with each other and begin to understand about the importance of sharing resources.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449032 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 1066016 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 18

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Wallsend, North Tyneside. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder operates all year round from 6.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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