Childminder in Gateshead

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 November 2016 9 August 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 is well qualified and the quality of her teaching is good. She skilfully uses her knowledge of child development to plan interesting and challenging activities for children. This helps them to make good progress.  The childminder maintains a good overview of the activities and experiences she provides for children. She uses children's assessment information well to introduce additional equipment in order to address their individual learning needs.  The childminder demonstrates a proactive attitude to sharing information with external agencies, if appropriate, and other settings children also attend. This helps to develop a shared knowledge and understanding and supports children to move forward in their learning.  Children behave well in the childminder's home. They are helped to develop an awareness of routine activities, such as tidying up. This supports children's understanding of age-appropriate rules and boundaries and helps to keep them safe.

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This provision is good

 The childminder supports children's growing independence skills by encouraging them to do things, such as using the potty, for themselves.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder works well with parents in all other respects, she does not gather sufficient information about children's prior learning and attainment when they first start at the setting.  The childminder has not introduced a targeted programme of professional development to further enhance the quality of teaching and 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

 strengthen information gathered from parents about children's prior learning and attainment when they start at the setting that helps them make the best possible progress  extend the programme of professional development and raise standards in teaching and learning even higher.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all parts of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector observed play and learning activities and spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed regulatory documentation, including evidence of suitability checks, children's details, learning journals and a sample of policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has clear procedures in place to respond to any concerns she may have about a child's welfare. She knows who to contact should an allegation be made against her or a member of her family. Good arrangements are in place to keep the childminder updated with her Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. She responds well, making changes to her policies as appropriate. Self-evaluation is good, overall, and the childminder continually reflects on most aspects of her provision. She incorporates the views of children and parents to help her identify ways she can improve. Since her last inspection, the childminder has improved opportunities for learning in her garden. This has had a positive impact on children's communication and physical skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of where children are in their learning. She completes regular observations of them as they play. She uses this information well to plan further activities that are focused on what children need to learn next. This information is shared with parents in a variety of ways. This keeps them updated with the progress their children are making. The childminder helps very young children to develop curiosity and use their senses to explore the environment. She provides a good range of equipment, such as treasure baskets with textured materials. This captures children's interests and they begin to babble and make sounds. Older children listen when the childminder models new words for them. They repeat the words they hear and begin to build up their own vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder demonstrates strong skills in supporting children's emotional well-being, especially when they appear tired or unwell. She maintains a close presence and ensures children can see her at all times. She talks gently to them and provides reassurance until they are calm and settled. Children's physical well-being is supported equally well. They enjoy physical activities in the childminder's garden and local park areas. The childminder adheres to children's dietary requirements and respects their cultural needs, in close partnership with parents. Children explore the childminder's environment with confidence. They are motivated to join in with fun activities, such as catching bubbles from the bubble machine.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They are developing a good range of skills and knowledge in readiness for school. Children are motivated, eager learners who persist with activities when challenges occur. They show a 'can do' attitude when they complete activities, such as fitting shapes into a shape sorter. Children's mathematical skills are enhanced well, they count the number of stars they are using to make a creative picture.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY451183 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 1066164 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 August 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Swalwell, Tyne and Wear. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare 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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