Childminder EY489273

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 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 provides a caring and nurturing environment where children form strong emotional bonds. The supportive settling-in procedures ensure that children and parents are extremely confident in the childminder's care.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder has a very good understanding of how children learn. She provides a rich and stimulating environment which provides exciting, challenging activities for children of all ages. This supports children in making good progress in all areas of learning.  The childminder effectively helps young children to develop their communication and language skills. She is highly skilled at maximising opportunities through play to extend their language. She provides children with time and support to think through their response.  Children's behaviour is good. They develop a very good knowledge and understanding of what is acceptable and why. The childminder is an excellent role model and

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This provision is good

consistently offers praise and encouragement to children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not found successful ways to engage all parents consistently in her self-evaluation to help identify further areas for improvement.  Although there is a programme for ongoing professional development, this is not yet aimed at raising the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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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

 enhance the self-evaluation process and involve all parents more fully in identifying where aspects of the provision can be improved  plan an astute programme of professional development that is aimed at raising the overall quality of teaching and practice to the highest level.

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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 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 thorough understanding of the procedures to follow in the event of any concerns about the welfare of a child. She has detailed risk assessments in place which support children in understanding how to stay safe and her home is kept secure. The childminder has fostered very good relationships with parents. She ensures they are kept informed about every aspect of their child's progress and all achievements. This allows parents to continue their child's learning at home. The childminder monitors children's progress well. She identifies any gaps in learning and plans activities in these areas. She knows each child extremely well and can identify and address any areas of learning where more support is required.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The enthusiastic childminder provides children with exciting activities and experiences that engage them and motivate them to learn. Learning is fun and children are excited to join in with activities led by the childminder and those they choose for themselves. Children show sustained concentration as they make dough and investigate how colouring makes patterns within the dough. Children initiate imaginative play as they move the toy cars and figures in various activities. The childminder places a strong emphasis on fostering children's understanding of mathematics during play. She is highly skilled at introducing mathematical language, comparing sizes and shapes and using positional language during children's play. For example, children count to 10 and beyond as well as naming shapes including hexagon and octagon. She provides a wealth of opportunities for children to practise early writing and reading skills, such as exploring a range of books to encourage

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, confident and settled in the childminder's care. They have a sense of belonging in the childminder's home, as their photographs and artwork are displayed on the walls. The childminder supports children to play alongside others and develop social skills, such as sharing and taking turns. They attend different groups and visit local places in the community, such as the library, where they have opportunities to mix with other children. Children are supported to have a good awareness of leading a healthy lifestyle. They eat a well-balanced diet and enjoy daily opportunities to be physical. They enjoy joining in with movement activities, such as dance. They spend time in the garden or go on regular outings, such as to the local parks and soft-play centres.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress. Children are enthusiastic and motivated learners. They independently choose their activities and respect the choices of others. Children know, understand and appreciate that their opinions and choices are respected. They are attaining the skills and knowledge they need in readiness for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489273 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 1014635 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 2

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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 Newcastle-upon-Tyne. 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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