Childminder EY465683

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 June 2017 27 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

 Parents are kept well informed of the progress their children make. They benefit from successful systems used to share children's assessment information and enjoy sharing what their children have been learning at home.  The childminder makes good use of routines, such as snack time to help children develop key skills in mathematics and support their readiness for school.  Children's physical health is supported extremely well. The childminder and her assistants use innovative ways to help children understand why activities, such as drinking water are necessary for their good health.  Good arrangements are in place to review the progress children make over time. This helps the childminder to identify where children may require additional help and plan targeted improvements to narrow any gaps in their learning.  Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder and her assistants help children to

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This provision is good

understand appropriate rules and boundaries within the home environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not always consider how children of different ages can be fully involved when taking part in planned activities together.  Professional development is not yet focused sharply enough on further extending knowledge and skills of how the youngest children learn, to help raise the quality of teaching to a higher 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

 review the planning of group activities and explore further ways to encourage younger children to be fully involved  build further on professional development opportunities to help extend skills, practice and knowledge of how the youngest children learn to increase the potential to deliver the highest quality provision and excellent outcomes for children.

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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 spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and her assistants. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  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 and her assistants have a comprehensive understanding of child protection procedures and know how to keep children safe. Ongoing opportunities, such as training, keep their knowledge up to date. They know who to contact and how to act should they have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder and her assistants work closely together and regularly review the experiences they provide for children. The assistants are supported well. The childminder helps them to improve the effectiveness of their role, offering support, such as supervision meetings and successful induction arrangements. Partnerships with local schools are good. Information shared is used well to extend children's learning. For example, when children have been learning about dinosaurs at school, the childminder provides additional experiences that complement their knowledge and skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her knowledge of how children learn to plan stimulating experiences that help them to make good progress. The overall quality of teaching is good. Some aspects of teaching are excellent. Teaching is particularly strong when the childminder and her assistants support older children's literacy skills. They help them to engage in activities that help them to become independent writers and develop an interest in reading. For example, the childminder's assistant draws children's attention to the word 'stomp' when reading a book about dinosaurs. Children look at the word, jump to their feet, and make corresponding movements, repeating the words several times.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistants place children's emotional well-being at the heart of their practice. Children thoroughly enjoy the time they spend within the childminder's home and quickly develop relationships with all adults and other minded children. Parents are delighted with the quality of care provided. Written comments produced for inspection include, 'The childminder and her team go above and beyond. They are very dedicated to their roles to deliver the best care to children'. The childminder provides a stimulating, interesting environment, indoors and outdoors. This helps children to develop as confident, motivated learners who enjoy learning together and from each other.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They develop a good range of skills that prepares them for the next stage in their learning. Younger children closely observe what happens when they dip soft sponge brushes into water and transfer this onto the tabletop. Older children begin to write the letters in their name. They hold pencils correctly to form recognisable letters, often showing a preference for a dominant hand.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY465683 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 1087511 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Ellington, Northumberland. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with 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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