Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 October 2017 25 February 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

 Children thrive in this supportive environment where they are treated as part of the family.  The childminder works effectively with other settings that children attend. They work together to ensure a shared approach to supporting children's learning.  Children make good progress. The childminder uses her skills and knowledge well to maintain a good overview of their learning. She takes effective action when she identifies areas where children need support.  Children make very good progress in their social development. Older children are incredibly kind and considerate to younger children and help them whenever they can.  The childminder's home is clean and tidy. She completes risk assessments to ensure the indoor and outdoor environments are safe and secure for children to play and learn in.  The childminder supports children's language skills effectively. She listens to children and repeats and extends what they are saying. She adapts her language successfully

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although partnerships with parents are good, the childminder does not routinely gather detailed information from them about children's learning and achievements when they first start.  There are occasions when the childminder does not routinely build on what children need to learn next when supporting their learning.

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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

 gather more information from parents when children first start attending to support their learning and development more effectively  make better use of all opportunities to build on what children need to learn next.

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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 completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed some relevant documentation. She also discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder places a high priority on children's safety. She keeps her knowledge of child protection matters up to date. She knows what she must do if she is concerned a child may be at risk of abuse or neglect. The childminder shares the safeguarding policies and procedures with her parents to help protect children's welfare. The childminder evaluates her provision. She uses self-evaluation to identify future training needs. The childminder takes into account the views of other stakeholders to improve her provision. For example, she reflects on the feedback from parents and now offers meals to children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are confident and motivated to learn. The childminder takes account of children's interests when planning and resourcing her environment. For example, she puts out a selection of favourite books to support children's learning. Children love looking at books. Older children demonstrate high levels of concentration as they hunt for things on the page. Younger children enjoy sitting on the childminder's knee, looking at books together. The childminder uses her observations and assessments effectively to identify what children need to learn next, overall. The childminder supports children's play and learning well. She offers good support as she helps children to develop their mathematical skills, such as counting when they play games together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children feel very secure with the childminder and co-childminder. Flexible settling-in procedures help children to settle quickly. The childminder finds out about children's care needs when they first start. This helps the childminder to meet children's individual needs. Children are emotionally secure. They thrive on the praise that they receive. For example, young children receive lots of cuddles and praise as they develop new skills. Children learn to share and take turns. Very good support by the childminder helps younger children to understand that they must wait for a turn with the play dough tools. Children behave well because the childminder has clear behavioural expectations which she consistently reinforces. The childminder supports children's physical development effectively. Children have daily fresh air and exercise as they play outside or visit local parks or soft-play centres.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points and are developing well in the stages expected for their age. Children are confident and enthusiastic learners who are developing the necessary skills for their future learning and the eventual move on to school. Young children learn to count with numbers in order. They learn about the shape and size of everyday objects. Older children communicate confidently. They talk about events in their past experiences and make links in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477679 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 1114391 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 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 February 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She operates from another registered childminder's home in Gosforth, Newcastle. The setting is open all year round from 7.30am 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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