Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 May 2017 2 March 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 works closely with her assistants to plan a wide range of exciting and challenging activities for children. She completes regular observations and assessments of children's learning and plans accurately for what they need to learn next.  The childminder works closely with the local schools and other early years providers where children attend. She shares regular information regarding children's individual needs. This helps to provide a consistent approach to children's learning.  Parents are very complimentary about the level of care their children receive. They offer high levels of praise for the childminder and comment on her extremely caring and nurturing approach with their children. The childminder regularly keeps parents informed about their children's progress and invites them to contribute to their learning.  The childminder provides a very stimulating and spacious environment for children to

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This provision is good

independently explore. Children have a wide range of resources to choose from. They are very well settled and demonstrate close attachments with the childminder and each other. Children are very polite and behave well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not precisely focus professional development opportunities to raise the good quality of teaching to an even higher level.  The childminder does not always build on the use of techniques, such as questioning, to help extend children's good thinking skills even further.

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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

 build on the programme of professional development to enhance the good quality of teaching even further  extend the use of questioning and provide children with time to formulate their own thoughts and ideas.

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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 an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked around the premises.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder, including reviewing self-evaluation. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of suitability of adults living and working in the household.  The inspector spoke with children during the inspection. She took account of the views of parents through written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder deploys her assistants effectively to adhere to ratio requirements and maintain good levels of child supervision. She has embedded detailed policies in place and regularly reviews these. The childminder demonstrates a thorough understanding of local safeguarding procedures and how to report concerns about a child. She talks to children about different ways to keep themselves safe. For example, before going outside to play, the childminder reminds children about the importance of wearing sun cream and keeping hydrated. The childminder monitors how long children have been playing in the sunshine before advising children to return indoors or play in the shaded areas. She completes regular supervision sessions with her assistants and discusses practice ideas. The childminder has identified areas of her provision that she would like to enhance. She gathers the views of others to assist in

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

prioritising improvements. The childminder monitors children's progress. This helps her to identify and address any gaps in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plays alongside children and follows their lead in play. She is very responsive and joins in with children's conversations. Children are regularly engaged in their play and take interest in the childminder's pet cats and talk about their own pets at home. They discuss their favourite animals and what kind of foods their pets eat. The childminder builds on children's mathematical understanding as they play. For example, during water play children are encouraged to recognise shapes and colours. They count as they fill and empty containers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes children on very regular outings. For instance, she takes them on trips to the local park and to the beach. Children use the large trampoline in the back garden. This helps them to develop their physical skills. Children demonstrate a good understanding of the rules of the setting and how to stay safe when using the trampoline. Children use various ingredients to make their own pizzas. The childminder uses this opportunity to talk to children about healthy choices. Children follow good hygiene practices and manage their self-care needs well. The childminder offers regular praise and encouragement as children play. This helps to develop their self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident learners. They use their hand-to-eye coordination skills well when carefully cutting dough with plastic scissors. Children use their imaginative skills to create their own models. They make good progress from what they know and can already do when they first start at the setting. Children are well prepared for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY396977 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 1093988 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 10 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 2 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Westerhope, Newcastle. She operates all year round from 7am to 8pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with two part-time assistants.

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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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