Wandless, Julie Marie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 November 2017 4 June 2015

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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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 Children have superb relationships with the childminder. They are extremely well settled and emotionally secure.  The childminder is an excellent role model. She is calm, respectful and caring in her approach. The exemplary care she provides for the children is supported by very thoughtfully considered policies and procedures.  The childminder provides many exciting learning opportunities, including trips to the library and nature trails. Children have excellent opportunities to learn about the wider community in which they live.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder has a very good understanding of how children develop. Children make good progress in their learning.  There is a strong emphasis on promoting children's awareness of how to keep themselves safe and healthy throughout all activities and routines.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give the same thoughtful consideration to the planning of the outdoor environment as indoors, to support children's learning further.  The childminder has not fully developed information sharing practices with all schools that children attend, to ensure a fully consistent approach to 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

 strengthen planning for activities in the outdoor environment to provide the same level of stimulating activities as indoors  develop existing information sharing practices with all schools that children attend to further promote a consistent approach to learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas in the home used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to one parent and took into account the written views of other parents.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at all relevant documentation, such as children's records, policies and procedures, and evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder to assess the impact of her teaching on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder risk assesses her home to help keep it safe and secure. She has a good knowledge of the requirements of the early years foundation stage and knows how to protect children. The childminder engages in training to keep her practice safe and up to date. She shares ideas with other childminders to help improve her practice and has established links with some schools to develop consistent support for children's learning, overall. The childminder reflects on her own provision and makes improvements that benefit children. Their care and personal development are central to everything she does.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers appropriate information about children before they start to help her plan for what they need to learn next. She provides a variety of fun and interesting activities. The children enjoy role play with tents and sleeping bags in the front room. They pretend to cook over a stove and explore making shadows with torches. Support for children's developing communication and language skills is very good. The childminder describes to the children what they are doing, repeats their words and phrases, and asks interesting questions to effectively support their language development. She introduces new words and encourages children to extend their vocabulary further. The childminder monitors children's learning to help plan future activities and updates parents on their progress through daily diaries.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder provides extremely effective support to children to help them manage their feelings and behaviour. Her interactions with children are highly sensitive and responsive. She praises and encourages the children who all show very high levels of confidence and self-esteem. There are excellent daily opportunities for physical development and for children to access fresh air. The children regularly access playgroups and soft-play centres where they enjoy exploring with their senses and physical challenge. They enjoy building dens and pretending to be pirates. The children learn about nutrition and where food comes from on visits arranged with a local supermarket. Very positive partnerships with parents help to ensure children's individual care needs are exceptionally, and consistently, well met.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn to play cooperatively and respectfully. They are fully engaged in their activities and show high levels of curiosity and exploration. They are growing rapidly in independence and have many opportunities to express themselves through imaginary play. They enjoy playing with musical instruments and joining in music and dance workshops. All children show pleasure in the activities they choose and are enthusiastic to learn. They are prepared well for school or the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY382256 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 1093605 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside and operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder provides funded early education for 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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