Childminder EY319232

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 November 2017 20 June 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

 Children behave well in the setting. The childminder has clear behavioural expectations which she consistently reinforces. Clear communication with parents establishes a consistent approach to managing children's behaviour.  Children make good progress. The childminder uses her observations effectively to identify what children need to learn next. She uses this knowledge well to plan activities to support their learning further.  The childminder works effectively with parents. She uses a variety of methods of communication. This helps parents to understand where their children are in their learning and how they can support them further.  The childminder has a very good relationship with the other settings that children attend. For example, the childminder shares how she is supporting children's learning with the local pre-school to ensure a consistent approach.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's programme of professional development is not sufficiently focused on raising the quality of teaching for the youngest children to the highest level.  There are occasions when the childminder does not fully help more confident children to develop their listening skills or acknowledge the needs of less confident children in conversations.

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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

 extend the programme of professional development so it focuses more precisely on improving teaching for the youngest children even further  explore more effective ways of helping more confident children to develop their listening skills and to engage those less-confident in conversations.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  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 took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event of any child protection concerns. She keeps up to date with Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures and ensures information held, such as contact numbers, is correct. Her risk assessments are thorough, which helps to ensure her premises are safe. The childminder monitors children's learning. She takes effective action when she identifies areas where further support is needed. The childminder evaluates her provision and knows how she can improve it further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are engaged and motivated to learn. Older children enjoy exploring the patterns they can make with paints. They demonstrate good concentration as they mix colours together and explore the new colours they make. Babies enjoy exploring the feel of paints with their hands. The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children's play and learning. She plays alongside children and builds upon their ideas. For example, when children are playing with toy farm animals, she helps them to make a fence for them. The childminder supports children's mathematical understanding through their play. She encourages counting as children play with the farm animals. She comments on their play, demonstrating the use of positional language, such as 'behind' and 'in front'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. Parents state the childminder has a fantastic relationship with their children. Babies and young children confidently seek out the childminder for support or reassurance. For example, they take the childminder's hand when they first arrive for reassurance before joining in with the play of others. This supports children's emotional well-being. Children have a good relationship with each other. Older children begin to understand that they need to let younger children use the toys too. The childminder supports children's physical development, for example, they are helped to develop small-muscle skills as they chop up fruit. They enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise as they play in the park or the childminder's garden. Younger children enjoy visits to local soft-play centres.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress across all areas of learning. Children in receipt of funding make very good progress. Children are enthusiastic learners who concentrate well in their activities. They are developing a range of skills and knowledge to support the next stage in their learning. Children learn to count with numbers in order. They learn how to use a range of tools safely and with control. For example, children use tools and equipment for painting. Children learn to play with resources independently and use their imaginations.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY319232 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 1087249 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in the Lemington area of Newcastle-upon- Tyne. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers funded places for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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