Childminder 318880

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 May 2017 17 September 2014

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not hold a valid first-aid qualification, as required. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register Requirements.  The childminder does not complete the required progress check for children aged between two and three years and provide a copy for parents.  The childminder does not evaluate her practice effectively to recognise breaches in requirements and identify areas for improvement to benefit outcomes for all children.  At times, the childminder does not plan challenging and enjoyable activities based on children's interests. She does not ensure children are motivated learners. Children do not make consistently good progress.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has a caring and nurturing approach and provides a warm and homely environment. Children form good relationships. They settle well, are content and behave well.  The childminder provides children with activities that are suitable for their age and ability. For example, children freely choose from a range of resources and enjoy learning through play.  Partnerships with parents are effective. The good two-way flow of information between the parents and the childminder helps to ensure consistency for children's care.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 obtain an appropriate paediatric first-aid qualification 15/06/2017  complete the required written progress summary of children's learning when they are aged between two and three years and provide parents with a copy. 15/06/2017

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 evaluate all aspects of the provision to identify areas for development and consistently drive ongoing improvements  provide more challenging activities for children based on their interests to help them engage more and extend their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact on children's progress. The inspector spoke to children throughout the inspection.  The inspector jointly observed an activity with the childminder and held discussions regarding children's learning and progress.  The inspector spoke with the childminder throughout the inspection. She looked at records and documentation including, evidence of the suitability of household members.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an understanding of child protection issues and is clear on her role and responsibility to keep children safe. She knows what to do if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. However, the childminder has failed to maintain an up-to-date qualification in first aid. Although she is not aware of up-to-date practices to administer first aid accurately, she does know how to deal with minor accidents and emergencies. The childminder does not evaluate her practice effectively. For example, she has not successfully addressed the actions and recommendations made at her last inspection. Some weaknesses in assessment of children's learning remain.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder provides various toys, resources and equipment to help support children's learning. She helps children to develop an understanding of print in the environment well. For instance, they read books together, giggle as they explore textures in feely books and she fosters children's interest in reading. However, she does not consistently use opportunities well enough to challenge and extend children's learning experiences, in order to help improve their outcomes. The childminder does not have an understanding of the progress check for children aged between two and three years. Therefore, she is unable to identify when to provide additional intervention to support them in their development successfully.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not fully assure children's good health. Nonetheless, she supports children's confidence and self-esteem well. For example, she praises children's efforts and achievements. Although, at times, she does not ensure children are motivated to explore, investigate and enjoy their play. The childminder helps children to share, be sociable and to begin to understand each other's similarities and differences, and those of the wider community. She encourages children to follow good hygiene practices and to develop a healthy lifestyle, such as being physically active and making healthy choices for meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

In general, children learn some skills that help them to prepare for the next stage in their learning. For example, younger children are curious. Children make choices that support their independence well. Children develop their finger muscles, which helps to develop their early writing skills. All children develop good communication and language skills. Children make their needs known, such as informing the childminder of their personal care needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318880 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 992596 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered 1988. She lives in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne. She operates Monday to Friday, from 8.30am to 5.30pm, 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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