Childminder EY463106

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 October 2016 5 November 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 are cared for in a home-from-home environment, where they feel like part of the family. They eagerly anticipate the arrival of the childminder's husband when he comes in from work.  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 learning and care needs is gathered from parents.  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 uses her assessments of children effectively to plan activities, to support what children need to learn next.  The childminder has a good relationship with parents. She uses a range of methods to

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This provision is good

ensure parents are kept updated with the progress their children make.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Continuous professional development is not yet clearly focused on raising the quality of teaching to an even higher level.  Although the childminder has good relationships with local schools, they are not used to best affect to ensure a shared approach to children's 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

 improve continuous professional development so it is clearly focused on raising the quality of teaching to a higher level  strengthen and make better use of relationships with local schools to ensure a shared approach to children's learning.

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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 written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps updated with the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures and ensures information, such as contact numbers, are correct. She ensures the premises she uses for childminding are suitable and maintains valid insurance. Good procedures when leaving the premises help to ensure that children are kept safe. The childminder monitors children's learning. She continually reviews and adapts her provision to ensure activities reflect children's interests and match their stage of development. The childminder evaluates her practice effectively. She changes her practice to meet the needs of the children and knows where she needs to improve.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder recognises the importance of following children's interests. Older children plan what they are going to do. They are highly motivated as they complete their firework picture. Children talk about the colours of fireworks and the noise the fireworks make. The childminder uses good teaching strategies, such as modelling, to support children's learning. She plays alongside the children and they laugh together as they attempt to catch pretend fish before the time runs out. Communication and language is supported well, particularly with older children. She encourages children to recall past events. Good questioning helps children to make links in their learning. Children learn about the world around them. For example, they love to visit the local farm and go for walks in the local environment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very happy in the childminder's home. Children clearly have a good relationship with the childminder as they talk about their day and recall things they have done together. The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. Children behave well in the setting. The childminder has clear behavioural expectations and children respond well to gentle reminders about her expectations. For example, older children respond well to reminders about letting younger children catch the fish too. Good communication with parents ensures a shared approach to managing behaviour in the setting. 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 to support their physical development.

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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 count confidently and begin to compare quantities using terms, such as more and less. They talk about first, second and third as they play games together. Children write their name confidently and begin to write other familiar words too.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY463106 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 1066920 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Lobley Hill, Gateshead. She operates all year round from 7am to 10pm. Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder also provides overnight care.

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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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