Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 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 is a well-qualified practitioner and the overall quality of her teaching is good. She uses her knowledge of child development well to support children's learning as they play.  Children's independence skills are fostered well. The childminder supports them to manage their own basic hygiene and personal needs, including putting on their coats and shoes ready for nursery or school.  The childminder helps children to recognise and write their own name, supporting their early literacy skills, in readiness for school.  Children behave very well in the childminder's home. They respond appropriately to gentle reminders of behavioural expectations, including tidying away toys and resources.  The childminder evaluates her provision. She sets some targets for future development. She aspires to continually improve and maintain at least good standards.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are times when the childminder does not use what she already knows about each child, in order to challenge them to the highest level during adult-led activities.  The childminder has not fully considered ways of enhancing her professional development to help ensure that the learning experiences provided for children continue to improve to the highest 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 planning to ensure that all adult-led activities are tailored to children's individual learning needs and their learning is challenged to an even higher level  sharpen the focus of professional development to more ambitiously consider all ways to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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 keeps updated with her local safeguarding children board procedures. She knows how to act and who to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder shows a commitment to working in partnership with local schools. She demonstrates a proactive approach to sharing information and securing early intervention for children. The childminder reviews children's assessment information effectively. This is documented well and helps her to identify where children may require additional help. Overall, a good overview is maintained of the educational activities provided for children. Additional resources are added to her learning environment in response to children's particular interests and styles of learning. This promotes good progress in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play to gain information about their interests and stage of development. This information is used generally well to plan experiences that help children to extend their learning further. Assessment arrangements are good. This information is shared with parents to develop a joint approach to supporting children's individual needs. The childminder provides materials and resources that help children to develop an understanding of shape. For example, children create patterns on their Mother's Day cards using large, jewelled shapes and correctly name them. The childminder helps children to play cooperatively and share resources. She supports them to play games that involve turn taking and helps them to understand the simple rules involved.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm, homely environment for children where their emotional well-being is given high priority. She uses a soft and gentle approach when talking to them. This helps children to develop strong relationships with her. The childminder uses praise and encouragement to help children to develop confidence and they are motivated to try activities for themselves. They independently explore the resources provided for them and initiate conversations with the childminder. High-quality information about children's welfare is gathered from parents when children start at the setting. This ensures any physical health information, such as children's medical needs or any allergies they may have, is maintained and their care is continued.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in the learning. They show confidence in initiating activities and show a 'can do' attitude when engaging in tasks. Children develop a good range of skills, in readiness for school. They follow instructions well and show a strong interest in counting objects and recognising numbers up to and beyond 10. They are helped to extend their physical skills when using simple tools, such as scissors during creative activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487959 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 1015165 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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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 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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