Childminder in Gateshead

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 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 and her assistants work well together and effectively deploy themselves in the setting. They successfully implement a range of written policies and procedures to help maintain children's well-being.  Children's physical development is fostered effectively. They have opportunities to be active in the outdoor area and extend their climbing and balancing skills and they use large construction blocks in the indoor environment.  The childminder has good teaching skills. She uses her knowledge to provide a varied balance of adult-led and child-initiated learning experiences, adapted to suit the ages and abilities of children.  Children receive consistent levels of praise and encouragement which help to enhance their confidence and make them feel valued. The childminder and her assistants use a positive approach to manage children's behaviour.  All children, including those in receipt of funding, make good progress and acquire key

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This provision is good

skills in readiness for school. They are becoming familiar with their daily routines and are starting to develop a good sense of belonging in their surroundings.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Systems for monitoring the practice of the childminder's assistants are not sufficiently robust to further support them in their professional development.  The childminder does not yet evaluate and assess the impact of practice on outcomes for children.

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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

 extend arrangements for the monitoring of the assistants so that these are sharply focused on key areas of practice to raise the quality of teaching to a higher level  strengthen self-evaluation systems to enhance the outcomes for children even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas accessed by children.  The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, assistants and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records and policies and procedures with the childminder, including evidence of qualifications and the suitability of all adults living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers spoken to on the day of inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants have a good knowledge of how to safeguard children from abuse and neglect. They understand the procedures to follow if they have any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder and her assistants are fully aware of how to protect children who may be at risk of being exposed to extreme ideas and thoughts. In addition, they know what to do in the event of an allegation being made against them. The childminder continually carries out visual checks on the indoor and outdoor environments. This helps to ensure the premises are safe and secure for children to play and learn. The childminder has established relationships with other childminders and early years settings in the local area. These links enable her to share ideas and suggestions and to discuss good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Observations and assessments are completed effectively, including the progress check for children aged between two and three years. These help the childminder and her assistants to track children's ongoing progress across all areas of learning. Parents are actively encouraged to share information from home about their children's abilities and attainments. The childminder and her assistants use these details to support future planning. Furthermore, good systems are in place to establish children's starting points on entry to the setting. The childminder and her assistants promote children's personal, social and emotional development well. They involve children in group activities with their peers on a daily basis. For instance, children learn to share and take turns as they sing a selection of songs and use musical instruments.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a friendly, relaxed and homely environment. Children are happy, content and settled and comfortably hang up their coats and bags at the beginning of the session. The childminder fully understands the importance of preparing children for their future move on to the next stage in their learning. She is aware of the benefits of working in partnership with teachers and other professionals to create a consistent approach. The childminder and her assistants provide children with a variety of fruit and access to drinking water at all times to ensure they remain hydrated. They involve children in meaningful discussions about the importance of good health and hygiene. The childminder and her assistants encourage children to be independent and to develop their self-care skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show concentration and engagement as they take part in a good range of fun and interesting activities. They easily use a range of tools and equipment and thoroughly enjoy exploring and investigating different materials, such as play dough and oats. Children develop good expressive art and design skills. They engage in imaginary play and extend their creativity. Children gain their own awareness of diversity and learn about differences and similarities in people.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480395 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 985790 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 8

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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 Gateshead. She works alongside two assistants. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 9.25am to 12.35pm, during school term time. She receives funding for the provision of early education for two-year- old children. The childminder holds a 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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