Childminder EY419268

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 January 2017 29 July 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 uses her thorough knowledge of children's individual needs and interests to plan a wide range of activities and experiences at home and in the community. Children, including those who have special educational needs, engage well in activities, are motivated to learn and make good progress in their learning.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder has high expectations of the children in her care. She encourages them to be kind to each other, share and take turns. Children show a sense of belonging and play cooperatively together.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder collects and shares a wide range of purposeful information. This helps ensure that children's individual care, development and learning needs are met well. Parents are very positive about their children's progress.  The childminder is warm and caring. Children have strong attachments to her. She is

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This provision is good

sensitive to children's needs, welcomes their opinions and warmly praises their achievements. This helps to strengthen children's confidence and self-esteem.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to promote children's good understanding of a healthy lifestyle.  The programme of professional development is not sharply focused on addressing further improvements to 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

 enhance opportunities to help promote children's good understanding about healthy lifestyles  focus the programme of professional development more sharply and help support further improvements to the quality of teaching and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors 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 into account the views of a small number of parents during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to 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 thorough knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She is aware of who to contact should she have any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder's home is kept safe and secure for children. She uses daily checks to identify and minimise any potential risks. Overall, the childminder has built up networking relationships with other childminders in the local area, in order to share ideas and refresh her knowledge. She ensures that she updates mandatory training as required, including paediatric first aid and safeguarding. The experienced and qualified childminder reviews children's progress regularly to identify any gaps in their learning and development and seek any support they need. The childminder works well with parents and other providers to help support the continuity of children's learning. She takes account of the views of parents and children

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

when reflecting upon her provision. Overall, the childminder's thoughtful evaluations help her to identify areas for improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is playful and attentive and interacts well with children. Children enjoy using all of their senses to investigate materials that are new to them, such as soapy foam squirted into a tray. The childminder allows children plenty of time to become confident enough to explore the activity and to add their own choice of additional equipment. The childminder talks to children as they play imaginatively with a toy kitchen and equipment. She promotes their language skills, bringing new vocabulary into the conversation and repeating familiar words. In response to the needs of children in her care, the childminder introduces signing to support the development of good communication skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle quickly into the welcoming family home. The childminder gathers high- quality information from parents from the start and uses this to plan to meet children's needs and interests. She ensures that toys and resources are freely accessible and attractively displayed. Children confidently explore the equipment and engage happily in their chosen activities. Many opportunities are taken to explore the local community, including shops, libraries, parks and playgroups. Visits to places of special interest, such as museums and beaches, are also offered regularly. Children are gaining social skills and finding out more about the world around them. Generally, they enjoy fresh air and exercise during these outings and when playing outside in the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. They are motivated and engaged in activities for significant periods of time, in relation to their age. Children form friendships across the age groups and learn how to play cooperatively together. They are supported to be emotionally and developmentally ready for the next stage in learning. Children are gaining the key skills in readiness for nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY419268 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 1065621 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 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 July 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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