Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 February 2017 17 October 2012

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 Children are not appropriately safeguarded. The childminder does not ensure that the mobile phone and camera policy is implemented at all times to protect children.  The childminder does not always take advantage of the opportunities that arise through play to introduce words to help children understand and express how they are feeling.  The childminder does not help children enough to know how the management of their own personal needs contribute to their good health.

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It has the following strengths

 Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents' written comments indicate that their children enjoy being with the childminder and her assistant. Parents state that they are very happy with the care and education offered to their children.  The childminder works well with other childcare settings. She ensures she is aware of their activity planning and offers children opportunities to build on what they have been learning.  The well-qualified childminder understands how to effectively promote children's development. She identifies what children need to learn next and plans ways to support their learning in these areas. Children of all ages and abilities make good progress.  Children are very happy and settled in the welcoming environment. They enjoy their play with the childminder and her assistant and they form close friendships with each other.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure that the mobile phone and camera policy is implemented at all times in order to safeguard children. 02/02/2017

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 enhance further children's language skills, in order to help them to use and understand words that express how they are feeling  extend the support for children in understanding how good hygiene practices affect their good health.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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 and working in the household.  The inspector spoke to the assistant and 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 inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are ineffective. This is because the childminder does not ensure that the mobile phone and camera policy is stringently implemented in order to protect and safeguard children. The childminder explained that her and her assistant keep their phones on the window sill. However, on the day of the inspection the assistant kept hers in her pocket. The childminder and her assistant do have a good understanding of signs or indicators of abuse. They have both attended training and know how to respond appropriately if they have any concerns. The childminder manages the performance of her assistant appropriately. The childminder and assistant undertake relevant training to refresh and inform their working practices with children. For example, the childminder has successfully completed a qualification at level 5. This is reflected in her good quality teaching. The childminder evaluates the provision and uses the views of parents, children

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

and assistants to help her make improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder undertakes appropriate observations of learning to establish what children know and can do. She uses this information well to plan stimulating experiences and activities that support their good progress. The childminder and her assistant give good consideration to how they can support different aspects of children's learning within one activity. For example, as children play with play dough they teach them new words, to count and also to develop their physical skills. The childminder and assistant support children's communication and language skills effectively. For example, they get down to children's level and use clear speech, repeating back what they say. Children engage in imaginative role play. Older children dress up and younger children become excited when the childminder provides them with their favourite small-world figures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's well-being is compromised because the childminder fails to implement effective safeguarding procedures. The childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating environment. Children quickly settle and build secure bonds with the childminder and her assistant. They naturally include them in their play and turn to them for support and guidance whenever needed. The childminder identifies the importance of being a good role model. She acknowledges children's positive behaviour with praise, in order to boost their self-esteem. Children manage their self-care when they are ready and make choices about what they like to play with. Children learn about the importance of eating well. They benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy their learning and concentrate well. For example, they happily attempt to fit puzzle pieces together and ask for others once completed. Children develop confidence in their communication skills. For example, they speak in front of others and are able to make their needs known. Children learn about colour as they experiment with creative resources. They count and use number names during their play. These skills support children in becoming confident learners in readiness for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443098 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 1060024 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in the Cramlington, Northumberland. The childminder employs two assistants to work with her on a daily basis. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 5.

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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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