Childminder EY338612

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 December 2017 28 February 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, overall, works well in partnerships with parents and other professionals. These help to provide continuity in children's care and learning. Parents are very complimentary about the care and the service provided by the childminder.  The childminder knows children well and makes precise assessments of their learning. She provides stimulating experiences and plans effectively for children's learning. She places a clear focus on increasing children's language, listening and attention skills during her interactions.  Children develop a strong sense of belonging with the childminder through her sensitive interactions with them. They form bonds and attachments with her and are very happy and content in her company.  Children regularly meet with familiar adults and children at different groups they attend, helping to develop good social skills and friendships with a wider group of people.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, activities do not fully stretch the counting skills of all children.  The childminder does not gather detailed information from parents about children's current capabilities when they first start to help her to plan for their learning from the outset.

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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

 provide opportunities that help stretch and challenge the counting skills of all children  gather more information from parents about what children already know and can do when they first start and use this information to plan for their learning from the outset.

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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 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 spoke to the children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe. She understands how to identify and report a concern about a child's welfare or an allegation against herself. The childminder has considered the appropriate use of mobile telephones and cameras in the setting to fully protect children and keeps parents informed. She ensures her premises and other venues that she takes children to are safe for them to use. The childminder discusses how recent online training has helped her to develop a wider understanding of changes in safeguarding legislation. She carefully monitors children's progress accurately and plans how to close any gaps in their learning. The childminder reflects on her practice effectively and seeks the views of parents to identify where further improvements can be made.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children's development and achievements well. Overall, she provides learning opportunities that challenge, interest and motivate children to become involved. The childminder promotes children's language development well. For example, she introduces new words and uses lots of repetition, supporting children's language and communication. The childminder skilfully knows when to stand back and when to intervene to help maximise children's learning. For example, when children come up against problems as they build a train track, she gives them time to work out how to resolve it themselves. She offers children plenty of praise and encouragement. This helps children to develop a can-do attitude to learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming, nurturing environment for children. She supports their emotional well-being effectively and is sensitive to the needs of children in her care. Children move freely around the childminder's home and enjoy playing with the resources that are available which promote their confidence and independence. The childminder is a good role model, treating children with kindness and respect. She encourages their awareness of being kind to one another and sharing the resources. The childminder promotes good hygiene routines throughout the day. She works successfully in partnership with parents to support their children to achieve developmental milestones, such as toilet training.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire the skills they need for their future learning in readiness for their eventual move to school. They develop early reading skills, for example, as they look at books and point to different pictures and characters they can see. Children use a variety of mediums to make marks. For example, they use chalks and paints to make different patterns and explore their senses. Children show a growing interest in mathematical concepts. They match and name colours and some shapes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY338612 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 1087263 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 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, 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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