Childminder 318886

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 June 2017 29 April 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 confident learners and are continually engaged in their play. They demonstrate good imaginative skills and immerse themselves in various roles. For instance, children play collaboratively with toy cars and trucks and provide a running commentary as they play. Children share ideas about what might happen next.  The childminder completes regular observations and makes accurate assessments of children's learning. She monitors children's progress and shares this information with parents, inviting them to contribute to their child's learning. This helps her to identify and plan for what children need to learn next. Children make good progress.  Children behave very well and demonstrate high levels of self-esteem. They follow the routine of the setting very well and develop very good social skills. They talk enthusiastically about the groups that they attend and about their friends.  The childminder prepares children well for changes in their lives. For instance, children

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This provision is good

play with dolls and pushchairs and talk to the childminder about the awaited arrival of their baby sibling.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not focus professional development opportunities precisely on raising her existing skills and knowledge to the highest levels.  The childminder does not share enough information with schools and other early years settings that children also attend.

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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 professional development opportunities more precisely on improving knowledge and skills that will further protect children and extend their learning and experiences as well as possible  strengthen relationships with schools and other early years settings that children also attend, sharing more information to help the planning of experiences that complement children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an 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 with 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 demonstrates a good understanding of how to respond to concerns she may have about the welfare of a child. She is vigilant and supervises children well. The childminder encourages children to manage risks as they play, and talks to them about the importance of keeping themselves safe. For example, children talk to the childminder about why they must put on sun cream before going outside to play. Parents are very complimentary about the care their children receive. For instance, they praise the childminder for the social experiences she provides for their children. The childminder reviews the quality of her provision and talks to children and parents about what improvements they would like her to make. This helps her to identify any aspects of her service to develop further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children have access to and are able to choose from a range of resources. The childminder shares in children's enthusiasm for making new discoveries as they play. Children fill spray bottles and help the childminder to water plants in the garden. As they do this, she helps them to develop their understanding of the world around them. Children choose materials to use for their chosen projects. For instance, they decide to make celebration cards for their family members. They think of how they would like to design their cards and find objects that they gift-wrap and offer as surprise presents. Children draw pictures of their family members and talk about the different features. The childminder uses these activities well to help children develop their literacy skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate high levels of self-esteem and are motivated to learn. They participate wholeheartedly in age-appropriate tasks. For instance, children listen to instructions given by the childminder and use water, bubbles and sponges to help to clean the toys and equipment in the garden. The childminder provides a very wide range of experiences to help children develop their physical skills. For instance, children visit local parks and soft-play sessions. The childminder encourages children to follow good hygiene procedures and talks to them about healthy foods, for example, during mealtimes.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points, building on what they know and can do. They develop very good communication and language skills. Children engage in lengthy conversations and talk enthusiastically to others about their recent adventures, including family holidays. They manage their self-care needs well and demonstrate good levels of independence. Children are well equipped with the key skills needed for their future learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318886 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 1090896 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, 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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