Childminder 318927

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 June 2017 16 June 2016

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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 has worked hard to raise standards well.  The experienced childminder promotes children's early language and communication skills effectively. She provides an ongoing commentary for their play and introduces new vocabulary. Children make good progress.  The childminder plans activities which meet young children's individual learning needs and interests well. Children are motivated, engaged and keen to learn.  Children enjoy plenty of outings into the wider community. They learn to mix and socialise with other children and adults.  Children form very secure bonds with the childminder. They clearly feel safe, confident and happy in her home.  The childminder is a positive role model. She provides plenty of praise and encouragement. Children behave very well.  Partnerships with parents are strong. Good communication systems help ensure that parents can celebrate children's achievements and build on these at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Professional development plans are not precisely targeted on raising the quality of teaching to an even higher level.  The childminder does not always evaluate her practice well enough to help support further improvement in the quality of the provision.

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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

 enhance professional development opportunities that help raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level  strengthen systems to evaluate practice and continue to improve the quality of the provision.

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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 spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation.  The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about the children in her care. This practice is further supported with comprehensive policies which are shared with parents from the start. The premises are kept secure at all times. The childminder carries out daily checks and routines to help maintain children's safety on the premises and on outings. For instance, doors are secured and visitors to the premises are recorded. She has worked with early years professionals to help develop her own practice since the last inspection. Parents highly value the care and support their children receive from the childminder and the close relationships they develop with her.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children in her care very well. She uses information from her observations and assessments to help plan learning opportunities to address any identified gaps. There is an effective two-way exchange of information with parents that helps support good continuity of learning. Young children explore and investigate using all of their senses. They have fun as they prod home-made dough with their fingers, roll the material into small balls and safely cut it with children's scissors and knives. Children concentrate for significant periods of time, relative to their age. Young children delight in listening to their favourite songs and rhymes. This helps to promote the good development of their communication and language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle quickly and well in the warm and welcoming environment. The childminder demonstrates to children how to be polite and kind. Children are encouraged to eat healthy meals and snacks. They have many opportunities to develop good physical skills and enjoy fresh air as they play in the garden and go on outings to the local park or beach. The childminder supports children to follow good hygiene routines, including cleaning their hands after play and before eating. She organises resources so that children can freely access a wide range of appropriate play materials.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress. Young children develop effective communication skills from an early age. They make independent choices in their play and follow their own interests strongly. Children are enthusiastic and confident learners. Their positive attitudes help them to be willing to try new activities and to explore new environments safely. For example, they attend playgroups where they meet other children and adults and investigate different toys and equipment. This helps them to prepare well for their future learning, including the eventual move to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318927 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 1054329 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 June 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in West Denton, Newcastle. She operates all year round from 8am to 9pm, 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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