Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 June 2017 5 March 2015

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 Teaching is consistently of a very high quality. The childminder is extremely effective in engaging children by following their interests and making the most of every opportunity to maximise their learning.  The childminder has very close and respectful relationships with the children in her care. She is warm, responsive, caring and kind. She is highly ambitious for the children and the care she provides.  Children are provided with rich and varied opportunities to explore and investigate. They eagerly learn about the natural environment and the world around them. Children enjoy very well-structured activities that greatly stimulate their curiosity and interest.  The childminder is highly effective in supporting children's growing understanding of how to keep themselves safe. She is an outstanding role model and has an excellent understanding of her role and responsibilities to protect children. The childminder

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This provision is outstanding

provides an extremely nurturing and homely environment in which children thrive.  The childminder uses excellent strategies to support children's communication and language development. She introduces new vocabulary and asks detailed questions to enrich children's experience and use of language.  Children are highly motivated and enthusiastic to learn. They show outstanding levels of curiosity and focus and are highly supported to think creatively and independently.  Partnerships with parents and other providers are highly effective resulting in consistent support for children's learning and development. Parents have extremely high opinions of the childminder and the service she provides.

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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

 continue to enhance the already stimulating learning environment further.

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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 evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the areas in the home used for childminding.  The inspector considered the views of parents provided through written feedback.  The inspector looked at all relevant documentation such as children's records, policies and procedures and the suitability of those living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is a highly reflective practitioner with a deep understanding of the early years foundation stage. She provides children with rich educational experiences across all aspects of learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder plans exciting outings which are thoroughly risk assessed to identify and minimise any hazards. Safe practice is fully embedded in her secure, clean and comfortable home. She keeps fully up to date with changes in legislation. Training on aspects of teaching has given her a deep insight into how children learn and this has had a huge and positive impact on her practice. The childminder is highly driven and shares ideas for innovative activities with other childminders. She has further plans to enhance the already stimulating learning environment. She evaluates her provision in great detail and robustly monitors and assesses children's progress, implementing and valuing the views of parents and children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The quality of teaching is outstanding. Children are supported to immerse themselves in rich, purposeful play. The childminder develops children's mathematical development at every possible opportunity. Children experiment with stones, shells and feathers to see which float and which sink. They weigh resources to see which are heaviest and count how many buckets of water it takes to fill the water tray to overflowing. Children show great interest in the world around them. They delight in observing the tadpoles in the grated pond and show great excitement in discussing and predicting how they will grow. The childminder is highly skilled in supporting children's learning through timely and appropriate interactions while following their interests. She very skilfully challenges and supports children's independent thinking by allowing plenty of time for them to formulate their ideas and responses.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder highly values children's contributions which supports their self-esteem and willingness to try. She is generous but specific with her praise, meaning children are clear about what they have achieved. The childminder is consistent, fair and highly skilled in supporting children to resolve conflict. She has realistic but high expectations of the children's behaviour, which is excellent. The children enjoy outstanding opportunities for their physical and creative development. They enjoy trips to soft play centres, parks, museums and art galleries. Children benefit daily from nutritious snacks, fresh air and exercise. They have excellent opportunities to learn how to keep themselves healthy.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are extremely settled, happy and emotionally very secure. They are growing rapidly in confidence and independence. Young children attempt to put on their coats, fetch their boots, wash their hands and use tissues. Children are highly interested and extremely motivated when exploring with sand and water in the garden. They make outstanding progress and are fully prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY359301 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 1093126 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 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Gosforth, Newcastle. She operates all year round from 7.30am 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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