Childminder 318872

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 February 2017 13 April 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 met the action and recommendations from her previous inspection. Accident and medication records are now in place and contribute towards keeping children safe. The childminder reflects on and improves her practice and knowledge. Changes are made in response to feedback from parents.  Teaching is good. The childminder is experienced and uses her observations and understanding of how children learn and develop to assess their progress and to plan purposeful and challenging experiences that meet their individual needs.  Partnerships with parents are strong. These are developed from the moment children start in the setting. Good communication and information sharing helps to ensure children's needs are met.  Children behave very well. They are settled and comfortable with the childminder, who knows their individual personalities and interests well. She helps them to follow rules

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This provision is good

and routines and have consideration for others.  Children are provided with nutritious snacks and regular drinks. They get fresh air and exercise in the garden and on outings. The childminder helps children to learn about how to make healthy lifestyle choices.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not yet gathering precise information about what she can do to complement children's learning in school.  Occasionally, the childminder asks children questions and provides an answer without giving them time to think and respond.

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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

 seek further information about children's individual progress to help build on and consolidate their learning elsewhere  extend opportunities for children to think about and respond to questions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the setting used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching 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 checked the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Policies and procedures are in place and evident in practice. The setting is kept secure and risk assessments are used well to reduce hazards. The childminder knows the signs of abuse and neglect and what action to take if she has concerns about a child's welfare or development. Children are gently reminded how to move around and use toys and equipment with care. This helps them to recognise dangers and begin to assess risks for themselves. The childminder ensures that children are progressing well over time and knows the importance of seeking help if needed. Overall, the childminder is happy to work with other professionals, agencies and organisations in order to help ensure that every child progresses well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder follows children's interests as she plans activities and experiences for them. They are keen to learn and engage well, as a result. When supporting children in an activity the childminder is flexible in her approach. For example, she provides a range of construction blocks and children choose what to make. Some children prefer to spend long periods looking at instruction manuals, selecting and building large models. Others make smaller pieces and use them as part of imaginative play. The childminder skilfully supports children in whatever way they choose to play. Children talk to the childminder about what they are doing. They show a good understanding of how to engage in conversation, listening and responding to what others say. The childminder helps children to develop broad vocabularies. They learn to understand and use the mathematical language of size, shape and position as they play. The childminder celebrates children's daily experiences

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

and achievements with parents. This helps them to support children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has good settling-in systems and works with parents to follow children's individual care routines. She is flexible in her practice to meet family needs. The childminder provides children with an interesting range of resources, which they are keen to access. They develop independence as they make choices and lead their own learning. Children giggle with excitement while they are playing a favourite game with the childminder. She helps them to take turns and share, reminding them about the order of play and the importance of patience. Children help with tasks in the setting such as tidying and organising toys and resources. They learn about the importance of care and hygiene routines and follow them well. The childminder helps children to understand the needs of others and to recognise and celebrate similarities and differences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They become confident communicators who are able to ask for help when they need it. They talk about what they are doing and can explain their thinking when asked. Children become competent at using and applying mathematics. They competently count objects and compare their sizes and shapes. They are well supported to develop the skills they need for school and they move between learning environments with ease.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318872 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 1058141 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 April 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1985 and lives in Lemington, 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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