Childminder 506952

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 September 2017 4 October 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 has successfully addressed the areas for development identified at her last inspection. For example, she has improved her planning skills so that children benefit from more challenging learning experiences.  The childminder provides a very engaging learning environment, indoors and outdoors. Children independently access a wide range of exciting and stimulating resources that are based on their interests. This helps them to make good progress in their learning.  Children form secure attachments with the childminder and show they feel safe in her care. She is sensitive and caring. Her expectations of children's behaviour is clear and consistent. Children behave well and are kind to each other.  The childminder keeps parents regularly informed of children's progress through daily discussions and records. This informs parents about what their child is working on and how to support their learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder's assessments of children's progress in learning is not as precise as possible to help them make even better progress.  The childminder does not always pause for children to think about the questions she asks before she provides an answer for them.

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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

 make even more consistent use of assessments to help children make the best possible progress  provide children with sufficient time to think and respond to questions and comments.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector had a tour of the premises and spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  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

Safeguarding is effective. The qualified childminder keeps her knowledge of safeguarding up to date and understands current legislation. She has clear procedures in place to follow should she be concerned about the welfare of any child. The childminder supervises children at all times and undertakes risk assessments to minimise hazards in her home. The childminder takes positive steps to develop her skills and knowledge. For example, she attends a wide variety of training and uses articles and the internet to keep up with current practice issues. The childminder effectively monitors the quality of her setting. She uses an effective focused improvement plan to identify areas for development and how she will complete them. The childminder has developed good partnerships with other settings that children attend. This helps to provide a continued approach to learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder helps young children to acquire good language skills. For instance, she speaks clearly and repeats words back to them to help their pronunciation. She supports children who speak English as an additional language well and learns key words in their language that she uses with them. Early mathematical skills are gained. The childminder makes the most of opportunities to count during children's play, helping them gain an awareness of numbers. Babies handle different shapes and learn that they fit through certain holes. The childminder introduces children to different sounds. For instance, she shows them what to do with a shaker. Children enthusiastically imitate her and shake the instrument, moving their body at the same time.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder makes good use of settling-in visits to get to know children and their parents. Children are happy to see the childminder when they arrive at her home and demonstrate their obvious affection for her. Their emotional well-being is strong. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles well. She provides wholesome meals and children benefit from fresh air and exercise as they play outdoors and visit local parks. Children learn how things change, such as during baking activities, where they stir and mix ingredients. They observe how things grow, such as cress, and taste the end product.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder helps children to be well prepared for the next stage in their learning and they develop the skills they need to start school. For example, planned activities develop children's small muscles in their hands. They learn to do buttons and zips and how to hold a pencil correctly. Young children happily engage in activities, maintain attention and follow simple instructions well. They are inquisitive, observant and show increasing levels of interest in the world around them. For example, they are eager to stand and manoeuvre push-along toys.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 506952 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 1107555 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 October 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in Bedlington, Northumberland. She operates all year round from 6.45am until 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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