Childminder in North Tyneside

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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder has a good understanding of the areas of development and how children learn. She plans activities that appeal to children's interests, are appropriately challenging and support their learning and development.  The childminder checks the progress made by children. She uses her findings to focus her teaching to help to meet the individual learning needs of children. This supports children to make good progress in all areas of development.  The childminder quickly identifies those children who are slower to develop key skills. She plans activities that focus on their particular needs and help them to catch up in their learning.  Children are happy and confident in the care of the childminder. She offers them lots of attention, praise and encouragement. Children demonstrate that they feel valued and develop high levels of self-esteem and pride in their achievements. This helps to

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This provision is good

support their emotional well-being effectively.  Parents are very pleased with the care and education the childminder provides. They have great confidence in her and commend her caring manner with children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 During some parts of the day, such as when beginning and moving between activities, the childminder does not always fully promote children's listening and attention skills.  Although the childminder completes mandatory training, such as first aid and safeguarding, she has not yet developed a focused programme of professional development to further enhance the quality of teaching and learning.  The childminder does not always provide children with enough opportunities to explore, investigate and be freely creative.

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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

 review and improve routines so that children are consistently supported to develop their listening and attention skills to the highest levels  extend the programme of professional development and raise standards in teaching and learning even higher  extend the opportunities for children to explore and investigate and promote their creative development even more effectively.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector has a tour of the premises.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching 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 childminder provides a good level of support for her assistant. She keeps her up to date with developments and ensures that she understands the policies and procedures that are in place. The childminder has established effective partnerships with parents, professionals and other settings that children attend. This helps to provide a consistent approach to children's care, learning and development. The childminder reviews her practice and identifies areas for improvement. For example, she has improved arrangements for parents to contribute to assessments and share information about their children's achievements at home. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows what to do if she has a concern about a child's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children at play, which helps her to identify their strengths and interests. She incorporates numbers and counting into routines and activities. For example, children share out pieces of fruit during snack and count up to ten as they pop bubbles in the garden. This helps to promote their mathematical development effectively. Children have plenty of opportunities to make decisions as they play and learn. They frequently choose to play outdoors where they balance on beams and ride bikes. This helps them to develop balance and strength and supports their physical development. The childminder promotes children's language development well. They demonstrate good speaking skills and a wide vocabulary as they talk to her using toy telephones.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm, welcoming environment. She is very attentive and children develop trusting bonds with her. This contributes to the strong sense of belonging and security children demonstrate. Children benefit from regular fresh air and exercise and a range of nutritious meals and snacks. This helps to promote their physical health and well-being. The childminder has a consistent approach to managing children's behaviour. Children quickly learn what is expected of them and behave well. The childminder supports children effectively to develop independence. For example, they enjoy the responsibility of preparing and serving their own meals and snacks. The childminder takes children on outings and they attend group activities in the community. This gives them experience of being part of a larger group and helps to prepare them for school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children benefit from a good range of activities that supports them to build on what they already know and can do. This helps them to make good progress in their learning and they achieve levels of development typical for their age. Children learn key skills in literacy that help to prepare them for later learning. For example, they learn about the structure of books as they talk about the pictures and turn the pages to see what happens next. Children begin to develop friendships and cooperate as they play. For example, they work together to connect the pieces of a train track. They learn to share and take turns with support as they play a game with the childminder. This demonstrates a positive attitude to learning that helps to prepare them for when they move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487391 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 1010049 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 12 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 North Shields. She operates all year round from 6.45am to 6pm, 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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Telephone number

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