Childminder EY224776

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 January 2017 8 June 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 has successfully addressed the action and recommendations from her previous inspection. She evaluates her practice and seeks the views of parents and children as part of improvement planning. This helps her to meet the needs of families.  Teaching is good. The childminder helps children to experience all areas of learning and progress well from their starting points. She ensures that children have opportunities to use information technology equipment, investigate, explore and find out how things work.  The childminder is a good role model. Children are polite and behave very well. The childminder helps them understand the needs of others, celebrate and appreciate similarities and differences.  The childminder has very good partnerships with parents and seeks information from them about children's achievements at home. She makes sure that parents know what children are doing in the setting and how they can support learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Continued professional development does not focus enough on raising the quality of teaching and outcomes for children to the highest level.  Sometimes, the childminder does things for children that they are capable of doing for themselves.

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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

 seek professional development opportunities to raise the quality of teaching and outcomes for children to an outstanding level  extend opportunities for children to do things for themselves and develop greater independence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector observed children and assessed the quality of teaching and learning.  The inspector took into account the views of parents.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation including children's records, policies and procedures, risk assessments, training records and suitability checks. She also discussed self-evaluation.

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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 procedures. She knows who to contact if she has any concerns about children's welfare. Children are provided with a comfortable, secure and homely environment. Risk assessments are completed in order to minimise hazards in the setting and on outings. Policies and procedures are evident in practice. The childminder tracks children's progress and plans for any gaps in their learning or specific needs. She is happy to work with other professionals to ensure children's needs are met. The childminder helps children to keep themselves safe. Parents value the childminder highly and appreciate how supportive and flexible her practice is.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children in her care very well. She works closely with teachers to support children as they move between school and the setting. For example, she uses information gathered to extend, consolidate and complement children's experiences in nursery. The childminder helps children learn what they need to next. She supports their interests and encourages them to try new experiences and activities, such as baking. Children are encouraged to make choices and lead their own learning. The childminder provides developmentally appropriate resources for children to access when they return from nursery. They enjoy choosing and sharing books with the childminder. She helps children to listen carefully and participate as they read together. Children join in with repeated phrases, ask and answer questions, make predictions and share their thoughts. This supports their pre-reading skills and helps them develop a love for books. The

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

childminder makes the most of learning opportunities in the local area. She helps children experience different cultures and understand the world around them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well supported when they start in the setting. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure that they settle at their own pace. She gathers information to help her plan for their care needs and interests. This helps children to feel happy, contented and comfortable in the setting. The childminder encourages children to share their preferences, likes and dislikes. Children are well supported to learn about good hygiene routines and healthy eating. Meals and snacks are balanced and nutritious and drinks are always available for children. The childminder ensures that children get regular fresh air, exercise and develop good physical control. They regularly go on walks with the childminder and her dog, enjoy time in local parks and at the beach.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. Children learn simple rules that help them to understand the difference between right and wrong. They show consideration for others and can talk about and describe feelings and emotions. Children learn to follow the rules of conversation and are able to recall events in stories and their experiences. They move on from the setting with confidence and are well prepared to cope with school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY224776 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 1058193 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Whitley Bay. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, 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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