Childminder EY305784

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 November 2017 12 November 2014

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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 works closely with parents to create a collaborative approach to children's care and learning. Parents contribute to early assessments and ongoing plans for children's progress. The childminder shares information about children's learning and next steps, encouraging parents to continue learning at home.  The childminder uses a variety of teaching techniques to support and challenge children of all ages. She joins in sensitively with children's play and presents new ideas that excite and motivate them. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder knows the children well and is attentive to their needs. She provides plenty of cuddles as children become tired and follows routines from home, such as how and when children like to sleep. The well-established settling-in procedures help children to form secure attachments and promote their good physical and emotional

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This provision is good

well-being.  The childminder assesses and monitors children's progress well. Following observations, she refers to guidance documents, supporting accurate assessment of children's learning. She is able to swiftly identify emerging gaps and plan specifically to support children's learning and development in these areas.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the best use of opportunities to promote younger children's emerging speaking skills and build upon their growing vocabulary, to help further support their communication and language skills.  The childminder does not rigorously evaluate all areas of her childminding provision to help raise the quality of practice to the highest levels.

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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 better use of opportunities to support younger children's speaking skills and promote their good communication and language even more  use self-evaluation more effectively to precisely focus on improving specific areas of teaching and practice further.

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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 conducted a joint observation with the childminder and assessed the accuracy of her evaluation.  The inspector viewed children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from questionnaires and letters of thanks to the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a clear knowledge and understanding of how to identify and report any safeguarding concerns. She has received safeguarding training to further support her in her role. The childminder is well qualified and also attends further training. She completes regular online research and makes good use of an online network of other childminders. Most recently, she has used this group to gain further ideas for sensory activities, to help broaden experiences for children in their expressive arts and design.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder pays attention to how children engage in activities and is skilful in identifying appropriate support to extend learning. For example, she provides children with uninterrupted time to play and explore new activities and experiences. This allows children time to explore at their own pace and develop their own ideas. Children enjoy playing with paint and conkers. They watch as the childminder models ways to move and roll the conkers through the paint. Children then copy the childminder and find further ways to explore, demonstrating well their confidence and willingness to 'have a go'. They enjoy the sensory experience and use their physical and creative skills well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and content in the childminder's welcoming home. They begin to understand some boundaries from an appropriate age and can follow simple instructions. Children learn safe behaviours and the importance of healthy lifestyles as the childminder skilfully embeds these into everyday practice. For example, children wash their hands as part of the daily routine and are encouraged to cover their mouths when they cough or sneeze. The childminder supports children's understanding of the importance of doing this as a way of minimising spreading germs. Children manage risks well as they climb and manoeuvre over different types of surfaces and equipment, for example at soft-play settings and the local park. They enjoy learning about the families, cultures and religions celebrated by their peers, supporting a good understanding, tolerance and respect for others.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They enjoy learning and show a strong exploratory impulse. They show an interest in interactive toys and enjoy pressing buttons and operating mechanisms. Younger children and babies begin to babble and experiment with the different noises they can make. Children are self-assured in new and social situations. For example, they are comfortable when meeting new visitors in the childminder's home. Children successfully develop the skills that prepare them well for their next stage in learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY305784 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 1104340 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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