Childminder EY242827

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 July 2017 16 August 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 and her assistant provide healthy choices for children during snack time. Children are provided with gentle reminders to wash their hands before snack and after using the bathroom, helping to promote good hygiene practices.  Children demonstrate good literacy skills. For example, they make marks on paper using crayons and talk to others about them. Children use mathematical language as they play. For instance, they count out how many pieces of material they need during craft sessions.  The childminder and her assistant take children on regular outings. They visit local parks and go on nature walks, helping to promote children's physical skills.  The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop an understanding of the similarities and differences between themselves and others. Children are provided with opportunities to learn about other traditions from around the world.

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This provision is good

 The childminder and her assistant provide children with regular praise and encouragement, helping to develop their self-esteem.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not established highly effective strategies to engage all parents in their children's learning.  The childminder and her assistant do not wholly promote children's independence, particularly during adult-led activities.

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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 existing links with parents and find more effective ways to include all parents in their children's learning and development  review adult-led activities and promote children's independence more freely.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector completed a tour of the premises.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of the adults living on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant demonstrate a good understanding of the steps they would follow should they be concerned about the welfare of a child. They have worked hard since the previous inspection to enhance the overall quality of the provision. The childminder reviews the quality of the provision and highlights any areas for improvement. She has established ways to provide supervision sessions with her assistant and identifies training needs. The childminder keeps up to date with changes to guidance. She receives professional magazines and completes her own online research. The childminder uses this information to develop creative activity ideas and to promote children's interests. She shares information with other early years providers where children attend, helping to provide a continued approach to learning. The childminder tracks children's progress, helping her to identify any gaps in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children have access to a range of resources. They talk enthusiastically about what they are making during craft activities. For example, children use glue and craft materials to create puppets. The childminder and her assistant interact well with children. They ask well-timed questions and join in with their play. The childminder uses information from detailed observations of children's learning to accurately assess their development. The childminder and her assistant use this information to plan for what children need to learn next. Children use their imaginative skills when creating their own models using dough. For instance, children add lollipop sticks into their dough and pretend it is an ice cream.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave very well and demonstrate high levels of respect for one another. They happily share toys and resources and work together during self-chosen challenges. Children have access to a large trampoline in the outdoor area. The childminder and her assistant remind children of the safety rules before using the trampoline. This helps to develop children's awareness of how to keep themselves safe. Children develop good hand-to-eye coordination. The childminder helps children to use scissors when cutting pieces of material for their craft activity.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and motivated to learn. They take on the roles of others, for example, they push dolls around in pushchairs and provide a narrative as they play. They move toy cars up and down ramps and imitate the sound the vehicles make. Children make good progress from what they know and can already do when they first start at the setting. They are equipped with the key skills needed for future learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY242827 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 1107575 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 August 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Wallsend. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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