Barbour, Sylvia

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 May 2017 27 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 is attentive, kind and extremely caring. Children form very good relationships with her and thrive in her care. This helps to effectively support their emotional well-being.  Effective self-evaluation and a commitment from the childminder to continuous improvement have enabled her to maintain a good quality service since the last inspection. For example, children now have more opportunities to follow their own interests and explore the wide range of interesting resources available to them.  The childminder develops strong relationships with parents, which helps to support continuity in care. She provides comprehensive information about their children's learning and well-being. Parents contribute what they know about their children's learning and offer their views about what they need to learn next.  The childminder creates calm and stimulating learning environments, both indoors and

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This provision is good

outdoors, that promote children's independence. Children decide what they want to play with and find what they need without help.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not give children enough time to think and respond to her questions and new ideas.  The childminder has not sharply focused her professional development on improving her teaching to an outstanding 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

 give children more time and support to put their own thoughts into words when questions are asked of them and new ideas are introduced  focus professional development on building an expert knowledge of how children learn to further improve the quality of teaching.

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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. 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 completed recent safeguarding training. She can recognise the potential signs and symptoms that may cause concern and knows what to do to make a referral. This helps to keep children safe and protect them from harm. Risk assessments for within the home and for outings are thorough and completed regularly. The childminder closely monitors individual children's progress. This helps her to effectively plan for what they need to learn next. She regularly asks for children's and parents' views, for example, through the use of questionnaires and discussion, to supplement her own reflections on practice. Parents praise the childminder strongly making comments, such as, 'We are extremely happy with the care you provide for our child.'

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified and experienced childminder uses her good knowledge of children's individual interests well to support their development. For example, children are delighted when they take part in water play in the outdoor area. They laugh excitedly as they fill containers and pour the water from different heights. The childminder supports learning well as she demonstrates how to turn the tap on and shows them how to water the plants. The childminder supports children in developing good physical coordination and they climb, run and wheel toys in the garden. She makes good use of her observations and assessments and shares these regularly with parents. She provides an interesting range of opportunities that supports all aspects of children's development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder teaches children how to share, take turns and be kind. Children demonstrate good manners at all times. They cooperate well with clearly established hygiene routines. The childminder encourages them to rub their hands together as they wash them and use their individual hand towels. She explains the need for clean hands when eating, helping to develop their understanding of good hygiene. The childminder takes children on regular outings to enhance their learning experiences. For example, they enjoy trips to toddler groups, local museums and the farm. This helps children to develop an understanding of their wider community.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress, become confident learners and have good social skills. They demonstrate good listening skills when the childminder reads their favourite story. Children are highly motivated to explore the singing-props basket and join in enthusiastically. The childminder has established a strong link with the local school, which contributes well to children's readiness for future learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY313245 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 1092441 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Boldon Colliery, South Shields. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, 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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