Childminder EY490190

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 March 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 has age-appropriate expectations of the children. She manages behaviour effectively and helps children develop an understanding of sharing. They are kind and friendly and are learning to take turns and consider the needs of others.  The childminder checks all indoor and outdoor areas to identify and minimise any possible risks to children. This, and risk assessing all outings, helps to keep children safe and well.  Children form strong bonds with the childminder. She is respectful, considerate and offers them comfort, reassurance and help when they need it.  The quality of teaching is good and children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder takes account of children's interests, ability and age when planning activities. Children enjoy playing with their favourite toys in a welcoming and well-resourced environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully considered how she can provide opportunities for children to develop their early mark making and writing skills further in a variety of different situations.  The childminder does not make the strongest possible links with other settings children attend to enable them to share information about their 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

 provide more opportunities for children to practise their early mark making and writing skills during activities and as they play  build stronger links with other settings that children attend and promote a more shared approach to supporting their progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises.  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 parents' comments and 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 very clear understanding of her responsibilities to protect and safeguard children in her care. The childminder carefully monitors children's progress to identify any gaps in their development. She has good communication links with parents and shares daily information about children's welfare and learning. Parents comment that they are happy with the childminder's service. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice to help identify her strengths and areas for development. She undertakes professional development in order to improve the care and learning opportunities provided for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her secure understanding of how children learn to help them to make good progress. She completes good observations which show what stage of development the children are at. The learning records she uses are supported well with the children's own work and comments on how children are learning at home from parents. The childminder interacts very well with children to support their communication and language development. She listens carefully to children, repeats back what they have said and adds new words to help extend their language. Young children get very excited as they investigate the movement of friction cars. They confidently take these into the hall to use on a different floor surface to make them go faster. They giggle with delight as they complete the activity. The childminder skilfully involves all children during activities. This ensures that every child has an equal opportunity to contribute and take part.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children know and respond positively to the daily routine as the childminder talks to them about what is going to happen next. Children actively become involved in helping to tidy away toys. There are good arrangements in place to support children's health, well-being and physical development. Children are encouraged to wash their hands before food. They are provided with nutritious and healthy foods at snack and mealtimes. Children enjoy daily opportunities to spend time in the well-resourced yard and benefit from being in the fresh air. They visit local parks and enjoy walks to school and in the community, helping build their physical skills and confidence. The childminder gathers detailed information from parents about their children's needs, routine and preferences prior to them starting. This helps children to experience a positive and supported move into her care.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are gaining key skills for future learning and in readiness for the move on to pre- school and school. All children make good progress in all areas of learning. They are working within the typical range of development expected for their age. Children become confident within different situations and enjoy trying new activities. They are eager, motivated learners who engage happily in activities and cooperate well together. Children enjoy experimenting with resources and building on previous experiences. They show pride in their achievements and in those of others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490190 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 1014765 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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 Killingworth. 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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