Childminder EY438429

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 February 2017 21 October 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 overall quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She has a secure understanding of the early years foundation stage and uses her knowledge of child development to engage children in activities.  Children settle into the setting and are happy in the childminder's care. She has flexible settling-in procedures and children form caring relationships.  Children's language development is given priority by the childminder. She is skilled in her interactions with children; as a result, they are developing effective communication and language skills.  The childminder fosters good behaviour in children. Children are well behaved and fully confident with the rules and routines of the setting.  The childminder understands the importance of undertaking observations to help make appropriate assessments of children's progress. She completes the progress checks for children aged between two and three years. Children make good progress in their

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet targeted professional development opportunities to help enhance her teaching skills to an even higher level.  Self-evaluation does not have the exceptional detail that helps to identify ongoing priorities and plans.

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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 more precisely on targeting professional development opportunities to help raise the already good teaching skills to an outstanding level  strengthen the way in which self-evaluation is used and focus on identifying precise plans to raise the quality of the provision.

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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 carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the areas in the home used for childminding.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.  The inspector held discussions with children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at all relevant documentation, such as children's records, policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a sound knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse, and keeps up to date with relevant information, such as current contact details and local procedure. She monitors children's development effectively to maintain a good overview of their progress. This helps her to ensure that any gaps in children's learning are quickly identified, so she can provide any additional support needed. The childminder works in partnership with parents and they communicate daily. This ensures continuity of care between the child's home and the childminding environment. Comments from parents are positive and demonstrate they value the childminder's service. The childminder understands the importance of building effective relationships with other settings children attend, to provide consistency in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Various activities are planned and build on children's interests to help them to move on to what they need to learn next. The childminder plays alongside children and supports their learning as they play with toys they particularly enjoy. She asks questions to extend their learning and supports children to use mathematical language. The childminder talks about colours and shapes when children build with blocks. She helps children to develop their communication and language while they are engaging in imaginary play. The childminder talks to them, repeating phrases and extending sentences to develop their speech. Children are encouraged to develop an enjoyment of books. The childminder regularly reads to them and encourages them to join in with familiar parts of the story.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are welcomed into the childminder's friendly home environment. They quickly form strong relationships with the childminder and show motivation and confidence when exploring the toys and equipment available. Children are happy in the care of the childminder and they often sit on her lap and stand close by when they interact. The childminder gives children her attention and engages warmly with them. She has a gentle approach and this helps children to feel emotionally secure as they develop confidence and self-assurance. The childminder provides gentle reminders for children to be kind to others, share and work together. This helps them to learn about the expectations for behaviour and they join in helping to tidy away toys. The childminder supports children's growing independence skills by encouraging them to do things for themselves, such as washing their hands.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They have opportunities to be active and engage in physical activities, such as visiting the park. Children illustrate levels of confidence and self-esteem as they socialise with other children and adults. They are confident and enthusiastic when taking part in activities. Children enjoy joining in with songs and rhymes, and are learning key skills, such as writing their own name. They develop appropriate skills for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438429 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 1065795 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 October 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Bedlington, Northumberland. She operates all year round, from 7.30am 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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