Childminder EY239131

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 December 2017 17 December 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 places a high priority on children's safety. Ongoing risk assessments ensure that any risks to children are removed or minimised. The childminder takes time to explain potential risks to children. For example, she shows young children how to open the playhouse door safely.  Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents are fully involved in their children's learning. They receive detailed information about their children's day, which helps them to continue their learning at home.  The childminder works effectively with the local school and other settings that children attend. They share information about what children are learning to promote continuity of care.  Children behave well in the setting. The childminder has clear behavioural expectations, which she consistently reinforces.  Children make good progress and enthusiastically take part in the broad range of interesting activities on offer.

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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, to help strengthen their communication and language skills further.  The childminder effectively identifies what children need to learn next but does not always focus as well as possible on these goals when supporting their play and 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

 make better use of opportunities to support younger children's speaking skills and promote their good communication and language even more  focus support more effectively on what children need to learn next when supporting their play to raise achievement even further.

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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 thorough understanding of signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows how to act and who to contact should she have any concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder has recently enhanced her knowledge of wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder reviews and evaluates many aspects of her provision and recent changes have strengthened her provision further. For example, she has improved her monitoring of children's progress. This has helped her to maintain an overview of their learning and identify any possible gaps. The childminder has also started to attend other local meetings to strengthen her skills further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children's play and learning, overall. Children lead their learning and choose what they want to do in the childminder's home. The childminder supports them in their chosen activities. She provides a range of resources to extend children's emerging interests. For example, she provides a trolley for them to move resources around outside. She also provides blocks for young children to build with and knock over. This helps children to concentrate in their learning. The childminder supports older children's language skills. For example, she offers a commentary on what children are doing and encourages conversations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are cared for in a home-from-home environment, where they are treated as part of the family. They are happy and settled in the childminder's home. The childminder gathers high-quality information from parents when children first start attending. This helps to provide continuity in children's care routines, such as their sleep patterns. For example, the childminder responds quickly when children are tired and settles them to sleep. This supports children's emotional security. The childminder promotes children's physical well-being effectively. They learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, they eat a variety of healthy home-cooked meals with plenty of fruit and vegetables. Children spend lots of time outdoors. They play in the childminder's garden and visit the park for more energetic activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and develop the key skills they need in readiness for school. Children are confident and motivated to learn. They listen to, and follow, simple instructions when they engage in activities with the childminder. They choose where they would like to play and select and use resources independently. Young children are developing good independence skills. They attempt to put their coats and shoes on. Older children talk confidently about what they are doing. Young children learn about technology in their everyday lives. For example, they enjoy using electronic games to learn popular rhymes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY239131 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 1103999 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in Holystone, North Tyneside. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 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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Telephone number

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