Childminder 318819

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 May 2017 30 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 has a good understanding of the early years foundation stage. She uses her observations to plan activities that interest and motivate children to support what children need to learn next.  The childminder is very caring. She meets children's individual needs and supports their emotional well-being effectively. Children are happy and feel secure and confident in her care.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She skilfully interacts with children during activities and supports the development of their speech and language well.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder praises children frequently so that they gain confidence and develop high levels of self-esteem.  The childminder has established strong relationships with parents. They are well informed about their child's progress and activities. Written comments from parents are positive and demonstrate that they value the childminder's service.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet targeted professional development opportunities to help enhance her practice to an even higher level.  Relationships with other settings that children attend are not fully embedded to share and complement their learning 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

 focus more precisely on how professional development opportunities can be used to raise the quality of the already good practice to an outstanding level  strengthen relationships with other settings that children attend to complement their learning even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector viewed the areas in the home used for childminding.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written statements.  The inspector looked at all relevant documentation, such as children's records, policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow if she has a concern about the welfare of a child in her care. Effective measures are in place to help to keep children safe. The childminder uses ongoing risk assessments. These help her to identify and address any hazards to help maintain the safety of children at all times. The childminder continually reviews the activities and experiences she offers children to ensure they reflect their interests and stage of development. She regularly reflects on the provision to make improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder successfully promotes children's language and communication skills. For example, she sits with children as they play, introducing new vocabulary and repeating words back to them. Children are provided with many opportunities to be creative. They enjoy exploring and creating with different media and are clearly proud of their creations. Young children develop their literacy skills very well. They choose particular favourite books and listen avidly while the childminder reads. Children develop a good awareness of the world around them. They enjoy a huge variety of exciting outings to places of interest.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers information about children's care, routines and interests from parents when they first start. She understands and is sensitive to children's individual care needs and meets them well. Children respond well to the childminder's sensitive manner and help to tidy away toys when they are finished with them. The childminder raises children's awareness of the importance of healthy lifestyles. Daily opportunities are provided for children to take part in physical activities, such as playing in the park. Children's independence is very well supported and they are encouraged to be independent at every possible opportunity.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in all areas of learning. Children make plenty of independent decisions about their play and experiences. They demonstrate good levels of concentration and enthusiasm as they play. Children communicate well and express themselves effectively. They use their imaginations well to express themselves during play. For example, they act out scenarios, such as cooking meals in the role play kitchen. Children have regular opportunities to attend local groups. They develop good levels of confidence and self-esteem as they socialise with other children and adults. Children are well prepared for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318819 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 1090891 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in South Gosforth. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, 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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Telephone number

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