Childminder in South Tyneside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 February 2017 15 November 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 childminder and her assistants provide a wide range of stimulating and exciting activities built around children's interests, both within the home and the local community. Children are enthusiastically engaged in a variety of learning opportunities, both indoors and outside. They are motivated to learn and make at least the expected progress for their age.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder and her assistants patiently help children to understand the rules and boundaries at the setting. They provide consistent and age-appropriate explanations and are positive role models.  Children share warm, supportive relationships with the childminder and her assistants which help to nurture their secure emotional development. Children are settled, happy and becoming confident learners.  Partnerships with parents are generally strong. The childminder supports parents to continue children's learning at home and to celebrate children's achievements. Parents

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This provision is good

are complimentary about the care given to their children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, adults working with children do not use the correct words for common objects or the correct grammar when supporting children's language development. This does not help to maximise young children's learning, especially those with identified speech and language delay.  When children first attend, the childminder does not gather or make best use of precise information from parents about their children's prior learning and achievements.

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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

 use more effective teaching strategies when supporting children's language development to increase the potential for them to make even better progress in this aspect of their learning  strengthen the collection and use of initial information about children's learning and achievements to more precisely inform planning from the start.

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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 working at, and 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

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is confident of the procedures she must follow and her responsibilities should there be any concern about a child in her care. All staff have completed safeguarding and paediatric first-aid training to help them keep children safe from harm. The childminder and her assistants ensure children are carefully supervised at all times. There are regular checks made on the indoor playrooms and the outdoor play area to help minimise any potential risks. The childminder supports and supervises her assistants effectively overall. She and her assistants attend training to enhance some of their teaching skills. They share their findings with each other. The childminder has established good two-way communication with nurseries and schools to help support the continuity of children's learning and care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses thorough observations and assessments to help identify any gaps in children's learning. Children enjoy their learning and have fun. The childminder provides inspiring play experiences that support children to make good progress in their development. For example, children use their imaginations as they act out scenes from a favourite story. They wave scarves vigorously to represent the wind, paddle through water delightedly while wearing wellington boots, pretending it is a stream, and step carefully across tree trunks as if they are in a forest. Children have plenty of opportunities to explore and investigate using all of their senses. The childminder's assistants talk to the children as they mix materials to create artificial snow. They ask questions that make them think, such as how the snow feels. Children's early mathematical skills are promoted well. For example, children identify different shapes and sizes, count to 10 and calculate

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

one more or one less as they concentrate on their play with small model bears.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistants promote the use of good manners effectively. They offer frequent praise and encouragement for children's efforts, which helps children to become more persistent and engaged. Many experiences are provided to help children understand how to keep themselves safe. For example, they meet with the local crossing patrol person to talk about how to cross the road safely. Children benefit from healthy snacks and meals, including fresh fruit and vegetables. They have easy access to drinking water throughout the day. Regular outdoor play activities in the garden or at the park or beach provide fresh air and exercise and help support children's good physical development.

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Outcomes for children are good

Overall, children are developing the necessary skills for their future learning and in readiness for the eventual move to nursery and school. They practise their good independence skills, including putting on their own shoes and coats. There are a wealth of opportunities for children to find out about the wider community during visits to libraries, museums and playgroups. They are learning to mix well with other children and adults.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY406853 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 1065496 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 12 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 21

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in South Tyneside. She operates all year round from 7.20am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with four assistants, two of whom are present at each session. Of these, three hold a 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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