Childminder EY289351

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 May 2017 3 June 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 a professional attitude to her work and she is well organised. She finds out about changes that affect childcare and accesses relevant training to refresh her skills and keep her knowledge up to date.  The quality of teaching is consistently good and on occasions outstanding. The childminder provides a rich range of experiences with a clear learning focus to help children make good progress.  Parents are well informed about what their children do during their time with the childminder. They have access to their child's assessments and receive ongoing encouragement and ideas to help them support their children's learning at home.  The childminder works in close partnerships with other settings that children also attend. This helps to promote consistency in children's experiences.  Children form positive attachments to the childminder and show that they feel safe and secure. They receive purposeful praise and reassurance and enjoy the childminder's

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not fully support older children to find their own solutions to problems as they play.  On occasions some children, particularly older boys, are more reluctant to engage in activities to help promote early writing skills.

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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 opportunities for older children to work things out for themselves  provide more innovative ways to help engage and increase older boys' interest in early writing skills.

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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 the 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 has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and suitable procedures are in place should she have any concerns about a child in her care. She takes appropriate measures to make sure that her home is a safe environment for children. The childminder is committed to providing the best learning experiences for children. She monitors children's achievements consistently and shares the information with parents and staff at the nursery they also attend. This has a positive impact on the consistency of learning opportunities that children receive. The childminder attends training and regularly shares information with other childminders to keep up to date and share good practice. The childminder reflects on her practice, identifying strengths and aspects for further development. She encourages parents to give feedback about her service and takes account of their views.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her very good understanding of how children learn and develop to plan and provide a wealth of stimulating activities that they enjoy. For example, children are eager to decorate their plant pots before they repot their sunflowers. The childminder interacts well with the children and engages them in conversations, helping them to listen and gain confidence in speaking. She extends their vocabulary by adding new words and encourages their exploration and creativity. For example, children are absorbed as they mix the paint to create new colours. The childminder skilfully uses opportunities to help children build on their mathematical skills, such as counting how many pots they will need, colour and shape recognition.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop strong attachments to the childminder. They behave very well and are learning to share, take turns and play amicably with others. Children enjoy responsibility and are keen to help the childminder with small tasks, such as tidying away. The childminder gives children clear messages about eating healthily. Children learn about their own safety and follow clear and consistent routines when crossing the road and when using equipment, such as a knife to chop their fruit. The childminder regularly takes children out into the local community. They attend a playgroup and visit parks and soft- play venues, helping them to develop social skills and confidence in different situations.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and gain all the skills they need ahead of moving on to nursery or school. They develop good social skills from an early age and learn about the wider community and the needs of others. Children develop greater confidence and personal independence skills as they explore their surroundings and initiate their own play. They enjoy using their imagination in play and listen carefully to stories being read to them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY289351 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 1092028 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 14 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Lobley Hill, Gateshead. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two, three- and four-year- old children.

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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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