Childminder EY408127

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 December 2016 20 May 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

 Children enjoy a wide range of activities. The childminder extends children's thinking and learning during their play. She asks questions, provides a commentary and models use of the resources. Children enjoy joining in with stories and songs, helping to promote their good communication and language skills.  Partnerships with parents and other early years settings are strong. There is an effective exchange of two-way information that helps to promote good continuity of learning. Parents are very happy with the care their children receive.  Children's behaviour is good. They are happy, confident and settled. The childminder ensures that settling-in processes are tailored to support children well from the start.  Children have a wealth of opportunities to socialise with others at local playgroups and places of interest. They explore the world around them very well. This helps children to prepare for their move on to nursery and school.

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This provision is good

 The childminder completes regular and accurate observations and assessments that help inform her planning to meet children's needs and interests. All children are making good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always help children to learn as much as possible about the importance of how good practice with regard to hygiene contributes towards their good health.  The established reflection processes are not yet precisely focused to identify specific improvements to the childminder's practice to raise standards 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

 help children to develop their understanding of how good practice with regard to hygiene contributes towards their good health  strengthen self-evaluation, in order to identify areas for improvement to support practice to the highest standards.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector completed a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector took account of the written views of a small number of parents.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures. She can identify signs and symptoms of abuse and knows who to contact should there be a concern about the welfare of a child. Rigorous risk assessments are undertaken. All areas used for childminding are secure and safe. This helps to protect children from harm. Parents strongly praise the childminder's provision. They particularly value the caring and welcoming environment and are positive about the progress their children are making. The childminder identifies and addresses any gaps in children's learning and development quickly. She gathers good quality information from parents from the start and involves them in their children's assessments. This helps to ensure that the childminder can meet children's needs and interests. The well-qualified childminder attends local network meetings and appropriate training courses

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children engage in discussions as they play and during everyday routines. The childminder makes the most of opportunities to support children's mathematical understanding as they play. For example, during a craft activity, the childminder encourages children to practise their counting skills and to complete simple calculations. Children create gift cards to take home and share with their families. Older children write their own names and other familiar words. This helps to promote their early literacy skills and celebrate their achievements. Children are motivated and concentrate for significant periods of time in relation to their ages. They learn to share and take turns as they play matching games together. The childminder shares a wealth of information with parents, including summaries of the progress check for children aged between two and three years. She keeps parents well informed about their children's progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children use good manners. They are kind and respectful towards each other. The childminder offers plenty of praise and encouragement, helping to promote children's sense of belonging and well-being. She is playful with children and sensitive to their individual needs. Overall, children's good health is promoted. Outings to the park and local adventure play area give children the opportunity to learn about their local community and to enjoy physical exercise and fresh air. Nutritious meals and snacks are provided and drinking water is easily accessible. Children's independence is fostered well. For example, they help to tidy away toys after activities, which contributes to keeping the environment safe from tripping hazards. Toys and equipment are well organised, which enables children to make choices in their play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making at least the expected level of progress in all areas of learning. They are encouraged to think for themselves and have fun as they play and learn. Children are supported to be independent, which helps develop their self-esteem. They are well prepared for their future learning and the eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY408127 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 1065511 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 12

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in South Tyneside. She operates during term time only from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an early years 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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