Childminder 503608

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 December 2016 6 May 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 worked hard to address the previous actions and recommendations. She regularly attends courses to update her knowledge. This helps her to extend her teaching methods, building on her already good practice. Self- evaluation is used well to highlight areas for development.  Parents speak highly of the childminder's care and support for their children's development. They welcome her feedback about their children's routines, activities and achievements.  The childminder regularly observes children and plans challenging learning experiences that are tailored to their needs, interests and abilities. She works closely with parents to help ensure they consistently receive information to effectively support children's care and learning at home.  Children behave well in relation to their ages and stages of development. The childminder has high expectations of behaviour and makes sure children quickly learn

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This provision is good

what is acceptable and what is not. She successfully leads by example and is very kind, calm and well mannered.  The childminder responds to children's individual needs well. Children enjoy the positive and supportive involvement of the childminder during their play. This helps them to feel safe and secure.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather enough information about children's skills on entry.  The childminder does not explain the reasons for some of the good care practices that children follow to deepen their understanding and independence.

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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

 gather more information from parents about what children know and can do when they first attend  build on children's understanding of the good hygiene routines that they follow and how these promote their good health.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and evaluated these jointly with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, observation and assessment files and a selection of policies.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' views from the written documentation they had provided for the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualification and the suitability of all adults living in the home.

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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 possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She confidently describes the procedures she must implement should she have concerns about a child. The childminder uses robust risk assessment procedures to monitor the safety and suitability of her premises. She assesses and checks on all children's progress and has a clear picture of their achievements. Since the last inspection, the childminder has made significant improvements. For example, she has completed a paediatric first-aid course and has gained greater knowledge of her responsibilities relating to data protection. This has a positive impact on children's safety and well-being. Overall, the childminder works effectively in partnership with parents. They provide positive feedback and comments regarding the quality of care and support their children receive at the setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her observations of children to assess their progress and to help identify what they need to learn next. This helps to inform the childminder's planning of activities to support children's good progress. The childminder takes time to listen to children and helps develop their vocabulary as conversations evolve during play. She asks them questions to help them think further so that they improve their understanding and develop confidence to express themselves. The childminder actively joins in and supports children's learning as they play. For example, as children create Christmas tree decorations, the childminder skilfully weaves in opportunities for them to count and match patterns. This helps to promote children's mathematical development effectively. Children develop good physical skills. The childminder promotes their abilities in using equipment, such as scissors and play dough. This helps children prepare for early writing skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder ensures settling-in procedures are tailored to each individual child to support them with their move from home. This contributes significantly to children's emotional and physical well-being. The childminder promotes children's good behaviour. Children benefit from regular outings to various activity groups. This helps to develop their social skills and confidence when socialising with others. Consequently, children make friends, learn to share and encounter new situations. Overall, children's healthy growth and development are successfully supported. Children take part in a range of activities to support their physical development and enhance their curiosity about nature in the outdoor environment.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. Children's communication and language skills are developing well. They readily share their ideas and learn to express themselves from an early age. Children have an appreciation for books and make marks to help them develop pre-writing skills. They learn to share, take turns, help with tasks and listen carefully to adults. Children display strong self-esteem and are gaining the skills and attitudes needed for their future learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 503608 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 1058167 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in Hebburn. 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 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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