Childminder EY283972

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 March 2017 11 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 has addressed the recommendations from the last inspection. For example, children's independence is encouraged throughout the day.  Behaviour is managed effectively. The childminder calmly reminds children about what is expected of their behaviour. She is kind but firm as she consistently reinforces these expectations.  Children make good progress. High-quality observations help the childminder to identify what children need to learn next.  Children are motivated and eagerly join in with activities. They become engaged and enjoy their learning, demonstrating a positive attitude and helping to prepare them for when they move on to school.  The childminder has a good relationship with local schools and nurseries. She finds out what children are doing and successfully builds on what children are learning in school. She also supports older children with homework.  Overall, the childminder has a good relationship with parents. She keeps parents well

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This provision is good

informed about what children have been doing and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's evaluation is not sufficiently focused on what improvements she can make to her teaching to enhance children's learning to an outstanding level.  Although partnerships with parents are good overall, the childminder does not routinely gather enough information from parents about children's prior learning and achievements when children first start attending.

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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

 strengthen self-evaluation processes and identify more clearly the improvements that can be made to teaching to help children make the best possible progress  strengthen the information gathered from parents when children first start attending to assist with the accuracy of initial assessments of what children already know and can do.

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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 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 good understanding of the procedures she should follow if she has a concern about the welfare of a child in her care. She ensures information, such as contact numbers, is correct. The childminder attends statutory training and other courses, particularly in relation to safeguarding, which strengthens her knowledge further. Her premises are safe and detailed risk assessments help her to identify potential hazards. Procedures for monitoring children's development are good. The childminder takes decisive action when children need further support.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her assessments to identify what children need to learn next. She is highly skilled at weaving this learning into children's play. For example, as children play in toy cars, she reinforces key mathematical concepts, such as size. Later, she encourages children to carefully turn the pages in books one at a time to find their favourite animal. As a result, children are motivated to learn. The childminder plays alongside children, commenting on what they are doing, offering support and guidance as necessary. The childminder supports children's communication effectively. She listens to children carefully and repeats and extends what they are saying. This helps children to make good progress in their language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have good relationships with the childminder. They happily talk to the childminder about their morning in nursery. The childminder knows children well. She quickly identifies when children are tired or need additional support. Children are independent. They eagerly select their own resources as they come in from nursery. They enjoy helping to prepare their lunch by putting butter on their toast. They manage their own personal hygiene and understand how good personal hygiene promotes their good health. Ongoing communication with parents enables the childminder to meet children's care needs effectively. Parents feel that they are incredibly well supported. They comment that she is a special person, who goes above and beyond to support children. This supports children's emotional well-being. Daily opportunities are provided for children to take part in physical activities, such as playing in the park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress across all areas of learning. Children learn how to handle a range of tools safely. They look at books and begin to learn how to handle books correctly. Children have the confidence to lead their own learning and express their ideas. They engage in activities and show high levels of fascination. Children think of their own ideas and make links in their learning as they find ways to solve their own simple problems. They are developing a range of skills and knowledge in preparation for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY283972 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 1064566 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Hebburn, South Shields. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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