Childminder, Out-of school day care in South Tyneside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 February 2017 Not applicable

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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's teaching is good. She is well qualified and has a secure knowledge of how children learn in a play-based environment. Thoughtful observations inform her planning to meet their needs effectively  Children are motivated and engaged during activities. There is a warm, welcoming and stimulating learning environment. This helps children to become interested. They are enthusiastic in their play and their curiosity and use of imagination are evident. All children are making good progress.  Partnerships with parents are well established. This contributes to supporting children's learning effectively. Settling-in periods are tailored to meet children's needs. Parents contribute to ongoing assessments. They are provided with detailed information regarding their children's learning.  The childminder supports the development of children's communication and language skills very well. She provides an ongoing and meaningful commentary to children's play

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This provision is good

and introduces new words.  Children's behaviour is good. They settle quickly and clearly enjoy their time in the setting. Children feel comfortable and secure with the childminder, who ensures children feel a sense of belonging.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet fully embedded recent changes made to her practice and reflected upon them and reviewed their impact.  The childminder's professional development plans are not targeted precisely enough to achieve an even higher quality of teaching.

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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

 embed and review changes to practice that contribute to raising standards to the highest level  enhance plans for targeted professional development opportunities that help to ensure teaching is of an even higher quality.

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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, including evidence of the childminder's qualifications.  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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities to identify and report concerns about children's welfare, should these arise. She completes regular risk assessments, including daily checks of the environment, to help ensure that children are kept safe from harm. Overall, the childminder has a clear knowledge of the current gaps in her practice and strives to improve. She communicates effectively with parents using written diaries and daily conversations. This contributes to promoting continuity of care between home and the childminder. Children's development is well supported. Parents are very positive about the happiness and safety of their children at the childminder's home and the wide range of fun activities they enjoy.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers high-quality information about children's likes and dislikes and abilities. This enables her to support their learning quickly from the start. The childminder skilfully follows and builds upon children's interests as these emerge through play. For example, she playfully engages with children during activities with small-world toys and offers new vocabulary to help extend their ideas. This contributes to the good development of their communication and language and thinking skills. Children have opportunities to explore with all of their senses and to investigate materials creatively. They delight in learning how to mix colours and print with paint on card to make gifts for their families. This helps build their self-esteem.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a very positive role model for children. She praises their efforts and supports them with plenty of encouragement. The childminder arranges activities to support children's understanding about some similarities and differences within society, for example, learning about Chinese New Year. Children enjoy regular visits and trips in the local community, such as to the park and playgroups. This helps to extend their knowledge and understanding of the world around them. Children have a wealth of opportunities to mix with other children and adults to help build their social skills. They benefit from fresh air and exercise daily to help support their physical health and development. Children enjoy balanced meals and healthy snacks and plenty of drinking water. They make independent choices in their play from a wide range of attractive and freely accessible resources.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy in their learning and have a positive attitude to new challenges. They are confident, motivated and independent. Children demonstrate enthusiasm and imagination in their play. They are working well within the range of development expected for their age. All children make good progress and are well prepared for their future learning and eventual move on to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490427 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 1020744 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2015 and lives in South Tyneside. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6.

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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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