Childminder EY481712

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 November 2016 Not applicable

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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 provides exciting and challenging activities for children to explore. She observes children as they play and completes accurate assessments of their learning. This helps her to identify what children need to learn next.  Partnerships with parents and other early years professionals are strong. The childminder shares a wide range of information regarding children's developmental needs. This helps to provide a consistent approach to their learning.  Children are confident learners. They demonstrate excellent independence skills. Children are supported to do things for themselves. They enjoy the responsibility of completing small tasks. Children make regular choices throughout their play.  Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model. She supports children to speak to each other in a calm, kind and respectful way. The childminder offers regular praise and encouragement as children learn to share and take turns. This supports

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This provision is good

children to develop good social skills, contributing to good levels of self-esteem.  Children make good progress in all areas of learning. Their mathematical skills are well supported. For example, the childminder plays alongside children and supports them to practise their counting skills. Children recognise shapes during craft activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not precisely review her practice to drive improvements to the highest level.  The childminder does not focus on a varied range of professional development to raise standards in teaching and learning even further.

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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

 refine self-evaluation procedures even further and reflect on precise areas of development that drive improvements to the highest level  extend the programme of professional development and raise standards in teaching and learning even higher.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a selection of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children throughout the duration of the inspection. The inspector also took into account the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is vigilant and closely supervises children. She demonstrates a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. Policies and procedures are detailed and outline the steps to follow should she be concerned about a child in her care. The childminder completes daily checks and regular risk assessments. She supports children to develop an awareness of how to stay safe. For example, they help the childminder identify hazards in their environment and talk about ways to minimise the risks. This supports children's safety and well-being. The childminder has systems in place to track the progress children make towards the early learning goals. This helps her to quickly identify and address any gaps in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children have access to a wide range of resources. Children talk to the childminder about what they are doing and involve her in their play. They connect wooden pieces together to create a large train track. Children use small trains and miniature plastic people to extend their play. They talk about where their train is heading and what is going to happen. This helps to support their imaginative skills. The childminder demonstrates how to use toys and resources as she plays alongside children. For example, she supports children to write their own name on the chalkboard. This helps to support their literacy skills. Children become engaged in their learning and demonstrate high levels of motivation as they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder places a strong emphasis on effectively promoting children's health and well-being. Children are supported to make healthy choices during mealtimes and help to make their own meals. For example, children make their own pizzas and choose from a range of healthy toppings. They follow very good hygiene routines and demonstrate they understand the importance of washing their hands after using the bathroom. Settling-in procedures are well embedded. The childminder offers flexible, introductory sessions to support children to develop good relationships. Parents are invited to provide information about what their children know and can already do. The childminder takes children on regular outings. They visit the local attractions, including an indoor aquarium and the local park. This also helps to support children's physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They are provided with opportunities to develop an awareness of the similarities and differences between themselves and others. Children enjoy learning about other cultures and traditions from around the world. They are confident communicators. Children join in with conversations and demonstrate good levels of curiosity. They have access to electronic equipment and investigate how things work, they demonstrate strong exploratory skills and are inquisitive learners. Children are very well equipped with the key skills needed for their future learning and the eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481712 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 994565 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Newcastle Upon Tyne. She operates all year round from 7.30am 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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