Childminder in South Tyneside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 November 2016 12 November 2012

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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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The quality of teaching is good and some aspects are outstanding. The childminder uses her qualifications, knowledge and skills well to plan purposeful, exciting activities that reflect children's stage of development.  The childminder has a thorough knowledge of the requirements of the early years foundation stage and makes accurate assessments of children's learning. She uses her good knowledge of children, as well as observations, to help her identify and plan for what children need to learn next.  The childminder provides a very stimulating environment. The superb range of accessible resources and equipment successfully encourages children to explore, investigate and become active learners.  The childminder fosters excellent behaviour in children. Children are extremely well behaved and fully confident with the rules and routines of the setting.  The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding and how to promote the

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This provision is good

health and safety of children in her care. She has assessed the risks to the premises and has minimised these so children can use all areas safely.  The childminder forms strong partnerships with parents. Regular information is shared with parents about the activities their children enjoy and they are supported effectively to continue with their child's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Self-evaluation does not have the exceptional detail that helps identify ongoing priorities and plans that will help take the quality of practice to an outstanding 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

 enhance the way in which self-evaluation is used to help shape ongoing plans to raise the quality of the provision to an outstanding level.

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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 viewed the areas in the home used for childminding.  The inspector held discussions with children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at all relevant documentation, such as children's records, policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification which gives her a good understanding of how children learn. She continually reviews the activities and experiences she offers children to ensure they reflect their interests and stage of development. The tracking of children's progress is effective and is used to identify any gaps in children's learning. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed recent safeguarding training to ensure she is informed of changes to legislation and procedures. She knows what to do should she have concerns about a child's well-being. Partnership working with other professionals, providers and schools is good. Communication methods are very clear to ensure a thorough exchange of information.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder skilfully interacts with children during activities. She has a very good knowledge of strategies to support children's language skills and uses this extremely well in all activities. She is highly skilled in using conversation to help promote children's thinking and listening skills and encouraging them to express themselves. Children are supported with their physical development when they are encouraged to make marks in flour. They use tools with increasing control and skill and they successfully handle and manoeuvre different-sized spoons and containers as they look for objects hidden in rice grains. The childminder asks children questions and makes comments that prompt them to work out mathematical problems. Children count, measure and compare objects during their play. They learn about technology and delight in the noise that interactive toys make as they press the buttons.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder helps children to quickly form extremely secure and positive relationships with each other and is exceptionally sensitive towards children's needs. Children celebrate one another's successes, talk about their families and experiences, and learn more about other people's lives. All children learn about a healthy diet. They are provided with nutritious meals and fresh fruit is readily available. They are very keen to help set the table for lunch and are involved in preparing meals. Children are highly confident and show excellent levels of independence for their ages. They have opportunities to be active and engage in physical activities, such as playing outside in the garden and while on outings or visiting the park.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in relation to their individual starting points. Children are exceptionally happy and have very strong attachments to the childminder. They show high levels of motivation and enthusiasm when investigating the wide range of resources and make lots of independent decisions about their play and experience. Children have regular opportunities to attend local groups. They develop good levels of confidence and self- esteem as they socialise with other children and adults. All children very effectively develop the skills they need for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY416965 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 1059883 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in November 2010. She lives in Hebburn, Tyne and Wear. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, and 7.30am to 9am and 3pm to 5.30pm on 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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