Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 May 2017 7 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

 Children are extremely settled in the childminder's care. They respond well to him, as he praises them and they are self-assured. This helps them to form secure attachments and prepare them emotionally for their future learning.  Children make good progress. They enjoy a wide range of activities and experiences that reflects their interests and next steps in learning.  The childminder is committed to developing his setting further and updating his knowledge. For example, he meets with other childminders to share new ideas and good practice.  There are good relationship between the childminder and parents. For example, he speaks regularly with them about their children's progress and, overall, incorporates their home learning into activities provided.  The presentation of the environment allows children to make choices about where they play and what they do. This helps to encourage children to be confident and curious

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not find out enough detailed information from parents about children's abilities and stage of development when their child first starts at his setting.  The childminder does not always offer children an extensive range of activities and experiences to develop their awareness of diversity in the wider community.

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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

 gather more detailed information from parents about children's capabilities on entry to the setting to help plan more precisely for children's learning from the start  provide more opportunities for children to learn about the wider world with regards to diversity.

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Inspection activities

 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 took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes regular child protection training and is confident in following procedures to protect children from harm. The childminder regularly assess risks and implements a wide range of policies and procedures to help keep children safe. The childminder successfully evaluates his own provision and uses this information to help him to improve. Written feedback from parents demonstrates the high regard they have for the childminder. They describe him as flexible to their family needs and they enjoy the daily feedback he provides. The childminder understands the importance of developing relationships with other professionals if necessary.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children at play. He checks and monitors their progress against the typical range of development for their age. This helps him to identify what they need to learn next. Children welcome the childminder's involvement in their play and he interacts with and responds well to children during play. He gets on the floor, making eye contact and responding to their babble. Younger children who are practising their crawling are provided with lots of open space and opportunities to chase balls and cars around. Children's early communication skills are helped and supported as children enjoy listening to music and singing with the childminder. They sit close by, listen attentively and watch the childminder's facial expressions closely.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show a strong sense of belonging and form trusting bonds with the childminder. Overall, the childminder gathers information from parents about their children's individual care needs, routines and interests during their settling-in period. He uses this information to support the emotional and physical needs of the children. Children's health and well- being are supported well. For example, he makes mealtimes fun, providing 'magic' potatoes to encourage healthy eating. Children benefit from daily opportunities to play outdoors and engage in physical exercise. For example, they play in the childminder's garden and visit local parks. Children freely explore the environment and independently choose from the range of toys.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They are confident and happy learners. Young children learn to engage other people, for example, to get back a ball that they throw out of their reach. This helps build on their social skills. They develop their small-muscle skills through their own interests, for example, they thread beads to make necklaces. Children are prepared well socially and emotionally for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY234303 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 1091461 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 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Kingston Park, Newcastle upon Tyne. He operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. He works as a co-minder alongside his wife. The childminder holds an appropriate level 3 qualification.

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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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