Childminder EY370741

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 January 2017 17 January 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 has successfully addressed the actions and recommendations raised at the last inspection. For example, she now ensures that children are appropriately supervised while sleeping and are within sight and hearing at all times.  Children share, take turns and use good manners. The childminder rewards positive behaviour and supports children to understand that their actions have consequences.  The childminder interacts well with children during their play. She engages them in discussion, asks various questions and reinforces vocabulary. This helps to enhance children's thinking skills.  Children are clearly confident and motivated to learn in the childminder's care. They are willing to have a go and enjoy trying new experiences.  The childminder makes effective use of community activities to help to promote children's personal, social and emotional development. These opportunities also enable

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This provision is good

children to further develop their physical skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not focused the programme of continuous professional development sharply enough to help to extend her skills and knowledge.  The childminder does not always obtain as much detailed information as she can from parents about their children's achievements and accomplishments at the start of the placement.

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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 the programme of professional development so that it is sharply focused on key areas of practice to strengthen the quality of teaching even further  gather more comprehensive information from parents on entry about their children's abilities to promote even greater progress from the outset.

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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 and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records, 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 through written testimonials obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder uses self-evaluation to reflect on her daily practice and identify priorities for improvement. This helps to enhance future outcomes for children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of what to do if she has any concerns about children's welfare. She is fully aware of possible signs and symptoms of abuse. Furthermore, the childminder has an awareness of her responsibilities to protect children who may be at risk of being exposed to extreme ideas. The childminder successfully implements a good range of written policies and procedures to assist the smooth running of her provision. She also carries out regular checks on the premises to ensure children's safety is maintained.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is strong. The childminder has a very good understanding of how to support children's future learning and development. The childminder uses information from her observations of children's play to plan what they need to learn next. In addition, she monitors children's ongoing progress over time. The childminder promotes children's mathematical development well. For instance, they explore colour, count and learn about shape, space and measure as they complete jigsaw puzzles. The childminder provides parents with verbal feedback on a daily basis to keep them informed about their children's experiences. She also shares children's observation books regularly with parents so they can continue their learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is friendly and welcoming. She knows children's needs very well and ensures their individual requirements are fully met. This makes a good contribution to children's well-being. The childminder is sensitive to children's care routines, such as toilet training and offers frequent praise and encouragement. Children gain their own awareness of effective hygiene practices and learn about what foods are healthy for their bodies. The childminder supports children to learn about culture and diversity. Children explore a selection of festivals and celebrations to help to extend their understanding of the world around them. Even though the childminder has no early years children attending other settings at the current time, she fully recognises the benefits of sharing information with nursery and school teachers. This helps to support children with their future move on to the next stage in their learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good rates of progress and are gaining a wide range of skills needed in readiness for school. They concentrate and focus well as they are involved in a good selection of interesting and challenging activities. Children enjoy small-world play thoroughly and develop their imagination. They have opportunities to learn about growth and how things change over time. Children are acquiring good early literacy skills. For example, they take part in mark making and begin to recognise different letters, including the ones that appear in their name.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY370741 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 1065137 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She 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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Telephone number

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