Fawkes, Alison Marie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 October 2016 5 December 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 well-qualified childminder is enthusiastic and dedicated. She reflects on her practice with a view to continually develop her service. The childminder strives to keep children safe and helps them achieve the best possible outcomes in their learning and development.  The childminder effectively uses her observations and assessments of the children to plan challenging activities that motivate them to join in and learn.  Children are happy and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. They gain visible emotional comfort from snuggling into the childminder.  Good channels of communication ensure that parents are effectively informed about all aspects of their children's care and learning. Parents comment positively about the service provided.  The childminder is a positive role model. Young children are effectively supported to play cooperatively and express how they are feeling. They benefit from praise and

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This provision is good

encouragement, which helps them to develop positive self-esteem.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has only a basic understanding of wider safeguarding subjects, such as how she might recognise a child is being exposed to extreme ideas about right and wrong.  Although there is a programme for ongoing professional development, this is not yet aimed at raising the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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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

 deepen the understanding of wider safeguarding subjects, such as what might indicate a child is being exposed to extreme ideas about right and wrong  plan an astute programme of professional development that is aimed at raising the overall quality of teaching and practice to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults within the home.  The inspector took account of parents' written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder maintains a safe home and ensures risks to children are minimised on outings. She is aware of the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures and her responsibilities to protect children from abuse and neglect. The childminder keeps her child protection and first-aid knowledge up to date and proactively accesses additional training opportunities. This has led to an increased knowledge of child development and contributes towards the good progress children make. The childminder implements effective procedures for assessing and evaluating children's progress. This allows her to see how children develop over time and helps her to address any gaps in their learning in a timely manner.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and has a good understanding of their achievements and interests. Children enjoy creative art activities and develop their hand- to-eye coordination skills as they eagerly explore with glue and leaves. Younger children are encouraged to explore how the leaves feel. Children use a range of pens to colour before sticking leaves on top. This supports children's early writing skills. Children have fun as they carefully make the hedgehog and discuss how they collected the leaves and why they fall from the trees in autumn. From a young age, children are encouraged to look at books. They sit well, listen intently and show an interest in the illustrations on each page. They enjoy opportunities to sing familiar songs. They develop physical skills as they play football outside and use the climbing apparatus. They plant vegetables as they learn about where food comes from and how things grow.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes time to find out about children's home routines, care needs and stage of development at the start of the placement. This helps her to ensure children settle quickly and supports continuity in their care and development. Children enjoy a range of outings and experiences that promotes their awareness of the world around them. They visit the local library and children's centre and observe animals at the farm. Children benefit from regular fresh air and exercise. The childminder teaches children about the benefits of healthy lifestyles, eating well and the importance of hygiene routines. This is further enhanced by visits to the local parks where children have opportunities to access more challenging apparatus.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. Children are developing the skills and capacity to learn in preparation for the next stage in their learning, such as pre-school and school. They demonstrate a willingness to undertake new tasks and try new things. From a young age children are encouraged to take responsibility and manage their self-care skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY307498 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 1064734 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 December 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Boldon Colliery. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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