Childminder EY545182

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 September 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 is caring and sensitive. She provides children with a safe and secure environment. Children form good bonds with her and are happy, settled and confident. They enjoy their time playing with the childminder.  The childminder places high priority on promoting children's language and communication skills. She is attentive to what children say and repeats back the correct pronunciation of words and phrases.  Good communication helps to ensure that parents are effectively informed about all aspects of their children's care and education. Parents comment positively about the service the childminder provides.  The childminder is a good role model. She is calm and gentle and treats the children with positive regard. She effectively builds children's self-esteem, giving meaningful praise and encouragement for good behaviour and individual efforts.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently share information with other early years professionals to complement children's care and learning.  The childminder does not always carefully consider how well she organises activities. Occasionally, unnecessary distractions such as the television, mean that children are easily distracted and do not engage fully in 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 partnerships with early years professionals at the other settings that children attend, to complement children's care and learning even further  review the organisation of activities to help promote children's engagement to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact on children's progress.  The inspector jointly observed an activity with the childminder and held discussions regarding children's learning and progress.  The inspector spoke to the childminder throughout the inspection. She looked at records and documents, including evidence of the suitability of adult household members.  The inspector took account of parents' written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has undertaken training to update her knowledge and skills. She has read information about 'Prevent' duty which has provided her with an in-depth understanding of the areas for concern and how to address any issues. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms that may indicate that children might be at risk of harm and how to report any concerns to the Local Safeguarding Children Board. The childminder conducts regular risk assessments in the home and for outings. She supervises children closely and takes effective measures to help keep them safe while they play. The childminder evaluates the quality of her provision well. She has made improvements since her registration, such as increasing toys and resources and offering more opportunities for children to play outdoors.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children during activities to help them learn. For example, children learn number words as they count the stacking toys with the childminder. Children develop physical skills and coordination as they play ball games. The childminder talks to children and encourages new words to increase their vocabulary. She sings songs to link with what children are doing or talking about, supporting their developing language skills. Children develop a keen interest in books and like to take things home to show their family. They learn about nature during outings and enjoy looking for different birds and small creatures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy in this safe and welcoming environment. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, they visit the park and make good use of the garden space for physical games. The childminder encourages parents to provide healthy food and shares information with parents about healthy eating for children. This supports children's physical health well. She encourages children to respect and value each other's differences, through conversations, books, and stories. The childminder encourages children to develop an awareness of safe behaviours. For instance, children practise the evacuation procedure and learn about road safety.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They learn a good range of skills in preparation for their future learning and move on to school. They show enthusiasm and a positive attitude towards learning. Children successfully make marks and are able to give meaning to them. They talk with confidence and are not afraid to try out new things. Children are independent and attempt to put on their own shoes and coats.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545182 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 1099306 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 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Newcastle. She operates all year round from 7am 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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