Childminder in North Tyneside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 June 2017 23 January 2014

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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 is very caring and professional. She cares for children in a home-from- home environment which is clean, safe and well maintained.  Children behave well. The childminder has clear rules and routines which she consistently reinforces.  The childminder has a good understanding of the early years foundation stage. She plans activities that interest and motivate children.  Children make good progress in their physical development. The childminder plans a good range of opportunities for children to develop their small- and large-muscle skills.  Children have a good understanding of how they can keep themselves safe. They know why they must tidy away to maintain a safe environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not focus her self-evaluation as sharply as she could on the quality of teaching to raise her practices even further.  Although partnerships with parents are good, the childminder does not routinely gather detailed information from parents about children's learning and achievements when they first start.  Although the childminder uses her observations and assessments effectively to identify what children need to learn next, there are occasions when she does not routinely build on this when supporting their learning.

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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

 strengthen self-evaluation to focus more precisely on raising the quality of teaching even further  gather more information from parents when children first start attending to support children's learning and development more effectively  make better use of all opportunities to build on what children need to learn next.

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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 completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed some relevant documentation. She also discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises.?

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder places a high priority on children's safety. She has a good understanding of the procedures to follow if she has a concern about the welfare of a child in her care. She ensures information, such as parent contact numbers, is correct. The childminder attends all mandatory training. She has identified further training that will help improve her practice further. The childminder monitors children's learning well and takes effective action to identify and address gaps in their learning. Children make good progress from their starting points.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are motivated to learn. The childminder takes account of children's interests when planning and resourcing her environment. For example, she puts out cars and construction materials for children who like lining up and stacking resources. This helps children to become engrossed in their learning. Overall, the childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to support children's play and learning, and gives children time to follow their interests. She plays alongside them and offers a commentary on what they are doing. Good questioning enables children to explain their thinking further. Children explore the world around them. They learn about living things and activities, such as cooking, which enables them to explore changes that occur.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very happy and settled in the childminder's care. Flexible settling-in procedures help children to settle quickly. The childminder obtains highly detailed information about children's care needs when they first start. Children form excellent relationships with the childminder. Parents say their children are extremely well cared for and that their children's confidence has increased. Children are emotionally secure. They enjoy daily fresh air and exercise where they develop their good balance and co-ordination of their bodies in the childminder's garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain good skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning. They are confident and enthusiastic learners who work at typical levels for their age. Babies and toddlers learn to explore their environment with confidence. Older children count with increasing accuracy. They confidently use mathematical terms, such as 'big', 'small' and 'more'. Children focus well on activities and demonstrate the ability to refocus after they have been temporarily distracted. For example, when tidying up previous resources.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY317778 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 1097387 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 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in North Shields, Tyne and Wear. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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