Childminder 129722

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 January 2017 7 November 2012

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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 are enthusiastic to participate in the range of interesting activities provided. Children make good progress in their development as they explore a wide range of imaginative resources and play materials.  Children develop strong bonds with the childminder and demonstrate that they are very comfortable in the childminder's home. The childminder is kind, caring and friendly. She gets to know children and their families well. This helps to support children's well- being.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder has a positive and consistent approach to managing behaviour. Children are learning to be kind and caring towards each other. They share and take turns.  The childminder is dedicated to working together with parents to promote continuity in children's care and learning. Parents are kept well informed about their children's day and their developmental progress. Their feedback is very complimentary about the care

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This provision is good

and good quality teaching the childminder provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not use opportunities to teach children about the benefits of making healthy choices.  Other than attending mandatory training, such as first aid and safeguarding, the childminder has not used 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

 use everyday opportunities to develop children's understanding of making healthy choices  extend the programme of professional development and raise standards in teaching and learning even higher.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a confident understanding of who to contact if she has a concern about a child. She has thoroughly assessed and minimised the risks to children in her care. The childminder reviews her provision and demonstrates a clear commitment to improving her practice. She takes account of the views of parents and the interests of children when identifying areas for improvement. The childminder monitors children's learning and understands the importance of closing gaps in individual development. The childminder ensures that her assistant has the skills and knowledge to carry out her role. She shares her policies with the assistant and discusses how new ideas and activities will support children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has an excellent understanding of how children learn and develop. She assesses their progress and confidently describes children's abilities from when they started. Excellent partnerships with other settings that children attend help the childminder to offer continuity in children's learning and development. The childminder interacts with enthusiasm and helps to motivate children to learn. Mathematics is threaded throughout activities and daily routines. The childminder encourages children to count as they play and to recognise written numbers in the environment. Children respond with enthusiasm and show their knowledge of mathematical language as they talk about the size of resources. The childminder places a high priority on communication. She takes time to listen carefully to children and extends their conversations effectively. Card games generate lots of talk and children use their memory skills to find the right cards.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder ensures that toys and resources are easily accessible. As a result, children confidently explore and engage in activities. The childminder is an excellent role model. She encourages children to tidy away toys before selecting further activities so that they have a safe place to play. This helps to support children's sense of responsibility and cooperation. The childminder promotes children's self-awareness and self-esteem particularly well. She teaches children to recognise their own unique qualities and uses successful methods, such as a Wow board to promote their achievements. The childminder promotes good hygiene practices from an early age and teaches children the importance of keeping themselves safe. On outings, children are confident to know when they need to stop, look and listen to cross the road.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn a wide range of skills to prepare them for school and the next stage in their learning. They are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. The childminder encourages children's growing independence. They learn to complete simple tasks by themselves, such as pouring their own drink and preparing their own snack and lunch. Outdoors, they learn to be physically active and enjoy exploring and investigating. Children are enthusiastic in their play and show a readiness to learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 129722 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 1059403 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in Whitely Bay, North Tyneside. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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