Childminder in Gateshead

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 June 2017 9 June 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 happy and settled. They are able to access a good range of resources independently and enjoy following their own interests in play.  The childminder liaises effectively with parents to ensure that children's dietary needs are well met. She provides healthy meals and snacks for the children in her care.  Children play in a warm and welcoming environment where they develop a close relationship with the childminder, who effectively supports their emotional well-being.  Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder uses observations and assessments to help her monitor children's development. Overall, the information is used well to plan activities which build on what children can do.  The childminder helps children to learn how to interact with others, such as sharing and turn taking. This helps to have a positive impact on their friendships.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather enough information from parents on what children can already do when they first start, to help inform planning of activities and experiences from the outset.  The childminder's self-evaluation does not yet precisely target areas for further development that are sharply focused on raising the quality of the provision to the highest possible level.

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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  develop self-evaluation procedures to identify more precise areas for development that will help raise the quality of teaching to a higher level.

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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 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 spoke to 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 childminder builds good relationships with other settings that children attend to share information about their progress and to achieve continuity in their learning. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder regularly updates her knowledge and understanding through further training. She understands the signs that may indicate a child is at risk and is fully aware of her responsibilities to report any concerns. Parents comment positively about the childminder and describe her as, 'Second to none'. Overall, they receive information, such as daily verbal and written feedback and the childminder encourages them to comment about their children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows individual children well. She is aware of their progress and confidently identifies areas for development, which she addresses well in planning for their next steps in learning. The childminder is enthusiastic and supports children well to use their own experiences, such as in their imaginative play. For example, they have great fun as they pretend to be at the hairdresser's and take turns having their hair styled. Children confidently explore and investigate, making decisions about their play. Children's mathematical development is developing well. For example, children count the sandwiches they have on their plate and discuss the size and shapes of them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children manage their own safety well. For example, they talk about how to cross the road safely and the childminder encourages them to think about and manage their own risks, further developing their understanding. Children are happy and enjoy being with their friends and the childminder. The childminder carefully supports children's understanding about sharing and taking turns. The childminder is a good role model for children. She teaches them about healthy lifestyles, such as washing their hands before meals and after using the toilet. Children are polite and use their manners with little or no prompting from the childminder. The childminder offers praise and encouragement, supporting children's growing confidence and self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of learning. They benefit from the positive interaction, encouragement and support that they receive from the childminder. Children develop good independence skills. They learn to take care of their own personal needs, such as personal hygiene and dressing themselves. Children make decisions about what they want to do. They communicate well with adults and friends. Children behave well and are keen to involve others in their play. They are well motivated and eager to learn new skills they need for the next stage in their learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY262294 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 1091719 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Gateshead. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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