Childminder in North Tyneside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 June 2017 Not applicable

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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 communicates well with parents and supports them in extending their children's learning at home. For example, she uses daily journals to provide written and pictorial information about the activities she offers children. She then provides simple ideas for building on these.  The childminder continues to build on her practice by completing further training. Her increased knowledge of children's language development enables her to identify any issues they may have and support children and parents in addressing these.  Robust monitoring of children's progress supports the childminder in quickly noting any gaps in their learning and in taking swift action to close these. She offers children additional opportunities to make marks and develop their early writing skills.  The childminder assesses children well and uses this information to plan activities that interest and excite them. Children eagerly participate, gaining new knowledge as they

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This provision is good

play.  Children develop a meaningful awareness of diversity in their community and in the wider world, and an understanding of how to participate appropriately. For example, they are enthralled when they watch a children's production at the local theatre.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always extend the opportunities to support children in fully developing their skills in solving problems as they encounter them in their play.  The childminder does not always offer as many outdoor learning opportunities to fully extend the development of children who prefer to learn in this environment.

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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

 build on the opportunities for children to develop their skills in thinking and solving problems as they encounter them during their daily play and discussions  enhance the use of the outdoor area to offer children who prefer to learn outside further play and learning opportunities.

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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 talked with children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She reviewed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of household members. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation information and viewed a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents as given in their written feedback to the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder reviews this area and completes training. This supports her in maintaining a good awareness of national policies and a practical knowledge of how to report concerns about children's welfare. The childminder's self-evaluation is informed by feedback from parents and children and she makes pertinent changes. For example, she continuously reviews the provision of toys and resources so that they reflect children's developmental needs and their interests. The childminder has effective procedures to work with other childcare providers so that children's development is not interrupted as they move between settings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gently reinforces children's learning. For example, children talk about the role of the postal worker and watch an associated children's programme. They then write their own letters, visit the post office to buy stamps and post the letters. The childminder adapts activities well so that all children participate. Older children playing with foam eagerly search for hidden letters and name them. Younger children enjoy feeling the texture of the foam and giggle as they clap their hands and make it 'fly'. The childminder uses structured activities as a way of extending children's learning. For example, children name shapes hidden in pasta and rice, and make their own drawings of these. They extend their skills in exploring and communicating as they describe the different textures of the dry and cooked pasta. However, the childminder does not consistently make effective use of opportunities to encourage children to think creatively and solve the

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

problems that they encounter as part of their ongoing play and discussions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder meets with parents and obtains clear initial information from them about their child's needs and routines. She then uses this to help children settle. The childminder gets to know children well and uses her good understanding of them to inform her work. For example, she offers children practical explanations about their behaviour and they learn to manage this and respect one another's feelings. The childminder offers children opportunities that help them to understand healthy practices. For example, children help to prepare their fruit for snack time, talking about why this is good for them and how it is important to restrict foods with a high sugar content. Children grow in confidence as the childminder praises them for their efforts and achievements. They mirror this and enjoy celebrating each other's accomplishments.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. The childminder's good teaching techniques aid them in developing the necessary skills that support their learning and prepare them for school. Children learn social skills that aid their communication and interaction. For example, children playing a matching game work harmoniously together. They readily take turns, remember the rules of the game and offer help and encouragement to one another.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470160 Local authority Luton Inspection number 1007653 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Luton. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She also offers overnight care. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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