Childminder EY492740

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 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

 Children are cared for in a home-from-home environment, where they feel like part of the family.  The childminder has a very good relationship with staff at the local schools. They work together well to develop a shared understanding of how they can support children's care and learning effectively.  Children are very happy and settled in the childminder's care. Children settle quickly because the childminder has effective and flexible arrangements for settling children into her home.  Children are motivated and eagerly join in with activities. They become engaged and enjoy their learning. This demonstrates a positive attitude that helps to prepare them for when they move on to school.  Children's behaviour is managed effectively. Good communication between parents and the childminder ensures a consistent approach to managing children's behaviour.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not introduced a targeted programme of professional development to further enhance the quality of teaching and learning.  Although the quality of the childminder's teaching is good, there are occasions when she does not always build upon what children need to learn next.  Although partnerships with parents are good, the childminder does not routinely gather information from parents about children's learning and achievements when children first start attending.

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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

 focus the programme of professional development more precisely on raising the quality of teaching to an even higher level  strengthen teaching to make better use of all opportunities to build upon what children need to learn next  strengthen the information gathered from parents when children first start attending in order to support children's learning and development even more effectively.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors 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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures she should follow if she has a concern about the welfare of a child in her care. She ensures information, such as contact numbers, are correct. Detailed policies and procedures underpin her practice well. The childminder has attended all mandatory training to help her to keep children safe. Procedures for monitoring children's learning are good. The childminder has a good overview of where children are in their learning. She takes appropriate action when she identifies areas where further support is needed. The childminder evaluates the quality of her provision effectively. She is keen to improve and has a clear understanding of what she needs to do to improve her practice further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are highly engaged and motivated to learn. The childminder uses children's interests effectively to plan further learning opportunities. Children are very focused as they stick hearts on to card to make a Valentine's Day card. Good support and questioning by the childminder encourage children to demonstrate their knowledge of size and colour. The childminder generally uses her assessments well to identify further learning opportunities. She has a good understanding of how she can support children's play and learning. She plays alongside children, commenting on what they are doing, offering support and guidance as necessary. The childminder supports children's communication effectively. She repeats and extends what older children are saying. This helps children to make good progress in communication and language.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows children well. She quickly identifies when children are in need of further reassurance. Parents comment on the in-depth knowledge that the childminder has regarding their children. Ongoing communication with parents enables the childminder to meet children's care needs effectively. Children have a very good relationship with the childminder. They laugh together as they hunt for sparkly hearts to fit onto the card. This supports children's emotional well-being. Children develop good relationships with each other. Younger children confidently play with older children after school. They have the confidence to explain their own ideas as they play. Children play in a well organised and well-maintained environment. They confidently select books and equipment to play with. Daily opportunities are provided for children to take part in physical activities, such as playing in the park. They also enjoy regular visits to the beach or local soft-play centres.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress across all areas of learning. Children are independent in the setting. Children learn to count and order numbers and confidently talk about the size of different things using comparative vocabulary. They develop an enjoyment of books and begin to talk about the illustrations. Children have the confidence to explore their own ideas in their play and use their imagination. They are developing a range of skills and knowledge in preparation for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492740 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 1026842 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 9

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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 Whitley Bay. She operates term time only, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Wednesday.

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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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