Childminder in Gateshead

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 January 2017 2 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 has completed relevant training and accesses guidance documents to update her skills and knowledge. This helps her to ensure the legal requirements are consistently met.  Children are confident in their communication and language development. The childminder asks effective questions to support them to think and solve problems.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to prepare children for their future move on to nursery or school. She fully recognises the importance of sharing information with teachers to enable her to complement children's learning and development.  Children's emotional well-being is effectively promoted. The childminder has developed loving relationships with children who are very happy and enjoy their time in her care.  All children make good progress from their starting points. They are focused and concentrate well during their learning experiences and are willing to have a go.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully encourage parents to share ongoing details about their children's achievements at home.  The childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to support children to extend their awareness of culture and diversity.

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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

 strengthen ways to help parents share ongoing information about their children's learning at home and about what they know and can do  enhance learning opportunities for children to gain a greater awareness of people and their differences and similarities.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity 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 arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow to safeguard children's welfare. She is fully aware of the potential signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect that would give her cause for concern. The childminder uses self-evaluation systems to identify current strengths and areas for future development. She has recently made some changes to her provision after attending a local authority workshop. This shows a commitment to continuous improvement. The childminder works closely with other childminders in the local area. These relationships enable her to discuss daily practice and seek help, support and guidance from other professionals when required.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has good interactions with children and gets down to their level during their play experiences. She knows children's interests and needs well. The childminder makes effective use of mathematical language to support children's understanding of number, shape and size. For example, children count up to 10 alongside the childminder and recognise when items are too big or small to fit together correctly. The childminder observes and assesses children to recognise their attainments. She plans a variety of opportunities to support what they need to learn next. The childminder monitors children's ongoing progress and addresses any gaps in their development. She fully understands her responsibility to complete the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. Parents are positive about the care and education their children receive. They make comments, such as, 'The childminder has exceeded our hopes and expectations'

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

and, 'My child has gained so much confidence'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are self-assured and independent. They respond well to praise and encouragement from the childminder. Children's behaviour is managed effectively. The childminder reinforces boundaries and expectations using a calm and consistent approach. Children use good manners and are learning how to respect their toys and equipment. The childminder involves children in regular outings, such as visits to the park and soft-play sessions, to extend their physical development. Children learn about good hygiene practices, including handwashing procedures. They are supported by the childminder to start to understand how to keep themselves safe and healthy.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain a wide range of skills needed for the next stage in their learning. They show an interest in mark-making activities, which helps to promote their early literacy development. Children are acquiring good expressive art and design skills. For instance, they build a selection of models and structures with construction resources and engage in imaginary play. Children easily operate mechanical toys and are beginning to understand how and why things work.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY357681 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 1065011 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, 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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