Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 December 2016 18 December 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 links familiar songs and rhymes to activities children are engaged in, promoting their early literacy skills well.  The childminder gathers and effectively builds upon information from parents about children's learning at home. This support children's outcomes over time.  The childminder monitors children's assessment information well. She uses this to ensure resources available in her home support their individual learning needs and they receive additional help, should it be required.  The childminder is proactive in sharing information with teachers when children attend school alongside her provision. This ensures continuity in children's care and learning and maintains a joint approach with strategies, such as managing behaviour.  Children behave well in the childminder's home. She uses age-appropriate strategies to

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This provision is good

help them to understand the rules and boundaries she sets, in order to keep them safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully promote younger children's exploration and investigative skills to the highest level during some planned activities.  The childminder has not yet 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

 improve organisation and teaching for younger children and provide them with even more opportunities to explore and investigate as they play  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 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 a good understanding of child protection issues and the procedures to follow should she have any concerns. She keeps up to date with changes in requirements. The childminder reflects upon the service she provides. She gathers the views of parents, in order to help her identify ways she could improve further. Previous recommendations for improvement have been addressed. The childminder monitors the work of her assistants well. Although only used occasionally, she ensures the assistants attend mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid. Appropriate supervision ensures all assistants implement her policies and procedures effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Good arrangements are in place to assess children's learning as they play. The childminder observes them closely, recognising their achievements and identifying what they need to learn next. This information is used well, overall, to plan suitably challenging activities that help children to make progress in their learning. The childminder supports children well to develop their communication skills. She introduces new words as they play. For example, children listen to and repeat the word hippopotamus when the childminder models this for them. They continue to repeat other words she says, helping to build up their own vocabulary. Children's knowledge of shape is extended, for example, when they play with malleable materials, such as mouldable sand. The childminder helps children to identify new shapes and consolidate the mathematical language they already know.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder welcomes children into her warm and welcoming home. They show confidence when exploring the wealth of resources available in her playroom. The childminder provides high levels of care and ensures children's individual needs are recognised and addressed. Written comments produced for inspection reflect this view. Parents write statements, such as, 'I am extremely happy with the care my child receives'. Children form strong relationships with the childminder. They laugh with her and are motivated to join in with activities, such as singing familiar rhymes. The childminder gathers high-quality information about children from parents on entry to her provision. This supports children's emotional and physical needs, such as sleep preferences or comforters they use.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage of learning. They are motivated, eager learners who enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. Children show high levels of fascination when they play with sand, cooperating with other children and taking turns with equipment. They listen and respond well to the childminder's instructions, carrying out independent tasks, such as removing their own shoes and coats.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450847 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 1066132 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 12 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 December 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Newcastle upon Tyne. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with three assistants. She 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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