Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 March 2017 15 November 2016

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not fully understand her responsibility in relation to medication. As a result, she has not obtained written permission to administer emergency medication.  The childminder has not introduced a targeted programme of professional development to further enhance the quality of teaching and learning.  Although the quality of the childminder's teaching is good, there are occasions when she does not always build upon what children need to learn next.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has addressed all the actions and recommendations from the last inspection. The childminder now has a valid first-aid certificate. She provides a range of mark-making opportunities and has worked with the school to develop a greater understanding of letters and sounds.  Children make good progress. The childminder uses her observations effectively to identify what children need to learn next.  The childminder has positive relationships with parents. Good two-way communication means that parents know how they can support children's learning further.  Procedures for monitoring children's learning are good. The childminder has a good overview of where children are in their learning. She takes appropriate action when they need further support.  The childminder works well with local schools and nurseries. They work together effectively to help children make continuous progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure written permission is obtained prior to the administration of medicines. 23/03/2017

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 focus the programme of professional development more precisely on raising the quality of teaching to an even higher level  strengthen the good quality of teaching and make better use of all opportunities to build even more successfully on what children need to learn next.

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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 living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day as well as through written feedback provided for the purpose of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not have a good enough understanding of the requirements in relation to the administration of medicine. She holds emergency medication but has not obtained appropriate written consent to administer it. However, she has had appropriate training on its use and has verbal consent from parents. This minimises the impact on children. Procedures for recruitment and supervision are good. The childminder has ensured that her assistant has attended all statutory training. Regular informal observations help her assistant to improve the quality of her teaching even further. The childminder has a good overview of how she can improve her provision. For example, she is aware that she needs to identify further training that will help to improve her teaching even further. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures she should follow if she has a concern about the

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

welfare of a child in her care. Detailed risk assessments help her to identify potential hazards.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children develop good concentration skills and enjoy their learning. They eagerly select jigsaws to complete and enjoy the challenge of more difficult puzzles. The childminder and her assistant generally demonstrate a good understanding of how they can support children's play and learning. For example, they help children to think about the shape of numbers as they complete a number puzzle. However, although children can count small quantities of objects, the childminder misses opportunities to extend this further. The childminder and her assistant support children's communication effectively. They talk to children constantly, listen carefully and repeat and extend what children are saying. The childminder uses her observations well to plan activities that match children's interests.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

As a result of the childminder's practice with administering medication, children's welfare is potentially compromised. However, children have a good relationship with the childminder. Ongoing communication with parents enables the childminder to meet children's needs effectively. Parents feel that they are well supported by the childminder. Children's transitions to nursery are managed well. Regular visits to nursery, prior to children starting, help them to develop a bond with nursery staff. This supports children's emotional well-being. The childminder has clear behavioural expectations which she calmly reinforces. Daily opportunities are provided for children to take part in physical activities, such as playing in the park or going to the soft-play centre.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress across all areas of learning. They are independent in the setting. Children demonstrate good early writing skills as they begin to hold a pen correctly to make different marks on paper. They learn to count to 20. Children select their own activities and they make links in their learning as they find ways to solve their own simple problems. These skills prepare children well for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY411886 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 1078812 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 14 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 November 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Fawdon. She operates all year round from 6am to 9pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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