Childminder 506913

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 November 2017 15 October 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 provides a stimulating environment with a good range of resources, which she uses to successfully support children's learning. Children are well engaged, motivated and eager to learn. They make good progress in their development.  The childminder supports children’s healthy lifestyles successfully. They enjoy regular outdoor play and walks, and learn good personal hygiene routines. Children benefit from sociable mealtimes where they enjoy healthy and nutritious meals together.  The childminder has strong bonds with the children. She has an extensive knowledge of their care routines and is tuned into their needs. Children are well cared for.  The childminder helps to support children's social skills and confidence. For example, she attends local groups with the children and plans trips to places of interest and within the local community.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder maintains consistently good standards, she does not use her evaluation process well enough to identify how she can raise the quality of her provision to an even higher level.  The childminder does not fully encourage parents to contribute information about their children's achievements at home to strengthen the shared approach to 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

 focus self-evaluation more sharply on identifying ways of raising the overall quality of the provision to an outstanding level  strengthen the shared approach to children's learning even further and improve ways to help parents to contribute information about their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises.  The inspector observed activities, assessed the quality of teaching and the impact of this on children's progress. The inspector spoke to the children throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She looked at records and documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adult household members.  The inspector took account of parents' views and comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a strong understanding of her role and responsibilities to protect children and keep them safe. For example, she is confident in recognising the signs that a child may be at risk and secure in the procedures to follow should she have any concerns. The childminder uses risk assessments well to ensure her home and garden are safe. Feedback from parents shows they highly value the care and education that the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are keen and active learners. The childminder effectively engages in children's play to extend their learning. For instance, she uses children's interest in card games to help them recognise and name different colours, as well as matching objects. The childminder helps support children to explore making marks, such as using various tools in dough and looking for the changes. Children develop their communication and language skills well. For example, the childminder makes strong use of repetition to support children with the correct pronunciation of words. The children thoroughly enjoy cooking. They count cakes and decide who will have which cake and how many they need to take home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder meets the individual needs of children well. She is affectionate towards them and children enjoy her cuddles and reassurance. Children develop good independence skills, such as how to use cutlery well. The childminder talks to children about what they are going to do next and prepares them for change. This helps them develop a good understanding of the daily routines and to feel secure. Children develop increasing self-esteem and awareness. They show pleasure when they hear their names and pride when they achieve. For example, they complete a game and celebrate with the childminder in a gleeful 'high five'.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills to prepare them for future learning and in readiness for school. All children make good progress from their starting points in learning. Children remain motivated and interested in activities for very long periods. They set high expectations for themselves. For instance, children really persevere with tasks until they complete them to their satisfaction. Children use mathematical language spontaneously in their play. For example, they talk about the length of time needed for the chocolate to melt and then to go solid again in the fridge.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 506913 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 1103862 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 15 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Newborough, a village in Hexham, Northumberland. The childminding provision operates all year round, from 8am to 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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