Childminder in Northumberland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 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

 The childminder is an experienced practitioner who uses her knowledge of child development well to support children's learning as they play. The overall quality of her teaching is good.  The childminder obtains an excellent range of information from parents about children when they first start attending. This helps to ensure continuity in children's emotional and physical well-being and promotes good progress in their learning from the outset.  Children behave very well in the childminder's home. Clear routines are in place, such as tidying up, to help them understand the behavioural rules and expectations set. The childminder shares her strategies with parents, in order to maintain a joint approach.  The childminder seeks the views of parents on the quality of her provision. This helps her to seek areas for development and drive improvements forward.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently promote children's communication skills to the highest possible level. At times, she does not give children enough time to respond to her prompts and questions.  The childminder has not yet introduced a targeted programme of professional development to further enhance the quality of teaching and learning.

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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

 improve teaching further and implement a wider range of strategies that helps raise children's communication skills to an even higher level  extend the programme of professional development and raise standards in teaching and learning even higher.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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 recognises the signs and symptoms of possible abuse to children and knows who to contact for further support. She keeps up to date with her Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures and is aware of any changes to legislation and professionals she may need to contact. Risk assessments are effective in ensuring the home and yard area are safe and secure for children. The childminder acts swiftly and successfully addresses any hazards, such as damage to play equipment caused by strong winds. Children's assessment information is reviewed regularly by the childminder. This helps her to monitor the provision and address any areas where children require additional support.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and has a good knowledge of how young children develop and learn. She uses her skills well, overall, to support children to make good progress. Effective systems are in place to observe and assess children's level of achievement. This information is used well to provide challenging activities that help children achieve what they need to learn next. Good arrangements are in place for keeping parents updated with this information and to support children's learning at home. The childminder engages children in activities in her living room area, such as singing nursery songs and rhymes. This quieter area of her home is conducive to promoting children's listening skills to the highest possible level. Areas of learning, such as mathematics, are skilfully introduced into children's play. The childminder encourages children to count and they feed their baby dolls to find out how many spoonfuls of pretend

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a friendly, warm and stimulating environment for children. She supervises them well and keeps them safe at all times. Children enjoy the time they spend in the childminder's home and they develop strong relationships with her. They show confidence when they choose their own toys and equipment. They are motivated to join in with the fun range of activities available. Children enjoy listening to music with the childminder. They make their own choices of the songs they would like to sing. This makes them proud of their efforts and supports their emotional well-being. Children's physical health is supported well. The childminder provides a range of fresh, healthy meals and snacks and ensures daily opportunities are provided for children to play outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They develop a wide range of skills that provides a strong foundation for their future learning in school. Children are inquisitive and keen learners. They show curiosity about numbers and counting and begin to use them in their play. They clearly state 'two' when they pretend to feed their doll. Children move their bodies and sing along to their favourite pieces of music, helping promote their physical and literacy skills well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488688 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 1012225 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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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 Ashington, Northumberland. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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