Bradshaw, Wendy

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 April 2017 29 January 2015

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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 successfully addressed the recommendation raised at the last inspection. She is constantly looking at ways to improve and change her practice to cater for children's individual needs. She uses assessment well to plan for children's learning and development.  The childminder actively encourages parents to contribute information about children's achievements at home to help her develop a wider view of children's progress. Parents are extremely complimentary of the service she provides.  The childminder provides children with a stimulating and well-resourced learning environment. Her teaching skills are good and children have plenty of fun as they participate enthusiastically in the many exciting learning activities available.  Children behave well in relation to their ages and stages of development. The childminder has high expectations of behaviour and makes sure children quickly learn

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This provision is good

what is acceptable and what is not. She successfully leads by example and is very kind, calm and well mannered.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities to further promote children's understanding of shape, colour and size recognition are sometimes not considered by the childminder.  The childminder sometimes does not provide enough opportunities to promote young children's growing independence.

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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

 make even better use of opportunities to help build on young children's mathematical understanding of shape, colour and size  continue to provide more opportunities to help young children develop their growing independence.

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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 and looked at relevant documentation.  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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands how to keep children safe. She is fully aware of the importance of reporting concerns and is aware of the signs of abuse. In addition, she knows how to keep children safe in her home and when out on outings. The childminder reflects on her provision well to identify potential areas for development and shares good practice with other childminders. She speaks with parents and completes a daily diary with them, sharing details of the activities and routines of the day. As a result, parents are kept well informed. The childminder understands the importance of developing close links with other settings to support children as they move on.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children's play, tracks their progress and successfully plans challenging learning experiences. For example, children have plenty of fun gluing various shapes to paper plates, completing puzzles and sharing favourite stories with her. The childminder skilfully interacts with children throughout their play, engaging their interest by asking purposeful questions. The age-appropriate resources she provides continue to challenge and provide good opportunities for learning. This all helps to support children to make good progress in their overall development and increase their self- confidence.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. The childminder is extremely caring and supportive towards them. Children demonstrate through their behaviour that they feel emotionally secure. The childminder offers praise and encouragement consistently, which helps to boost children's self-esteem. Children learn about the importance of eating well and good personal hygiene. They benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise and enjoy walks in the surrounding countryside. This helps to contribute to their physical well-being. Children learn about their own safety and listen carefully as the childminder gently reminds them to sit correctly at the table. They help to put toys away to ensure safe, clear play space.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for meaningful conversations and children are developing good listening, understanding and speaking skills. They confidently engage with the childminder and demonstrate, through their motivation, an enjoyment for learning. Good opportunities to socialise mean that they learn how to cooperate and consider the feelings of others. Teaching is consistent and children make good progress overall. They are developing the confidence and skills they need in preparation as they move on to nursery.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY310510 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 1092395 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and 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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