Childminder EY449608

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 January 2018 4 November 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 are very happy in the childminder's care. They clearly feel that they are part of the family as they greet the childminder, and her daughter, with cuddles when they see them.  Children behave well. The childminder has clear behavioural expectations, which she consistently reinforces. Children respond well as she reminds them about their personal targets. She helps them to understand the impact of their words on other children.  The childminder evaluates her provision effectively. She seeks the views of children and parents. She has identified areas of her provision, which she wants to develop and she has identified professional development opportunities to support this.  Children are very independent. For example, they know where to put their shoes, coats and bags when they come in from school. They get their belongings and put them on themselves before going home.  The childminder supports children's communication effectively. Good questioning

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This provision is good

enables young children to express their thoughts and ideas.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although partnerships with other professionals are good overall, the childminder does not always obtain enough information from school to build upon and complement children's individual learning.  Sometimes, younger children lose concentration in an activity because the childminder allows older children to dominate the 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

 strengthen already good partnerships with the school and complement individual children's learning even more effectively  provide even more opportunities for younger children to become highly engaged in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, indoors and outdoors 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 spoken to on the day, as well as through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms, which may indicate possible abuse to children. She knows who to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. In addition, she has a good understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as 'Prevent' duty. Her home is safe and well maintained. The childminder carries out regular checks and removes any potential hazards. She demonstrates a good attitude to working alongside parents. She provides detailed information to parents about their children's day and is currently reviewing other methods of communicating with parents. She maintains a good overview of the learning programmes. She is committed to providing a broad and balanced range of activities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and uses her skills well to support children's play and learning. For example, she gives children the time and space to choose and use resources creatively. She follows their lead as they rearrange the furniture to make a shop. Children are motivated to learn and confidently find solutions to everyday problems. They persevere as they try to fit pieces together to create a set of scales for a shop. The childminder seizes opportunities to extend children's learning. For instance, when children explore a tape measure, she shows them how to use it. The childminder supports children's developing literacy skills. Writing is embedded throughout the routines and young children enjoy reading their school books. Although children only attend before and after school, the childminder uses her observations to plan activities to support children's interests. Parents comment that she builds on children's interests effectively. An example

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

of this is planning art activities to support children's interests in a well-known author.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have a very good relationship with the childminder and her family. They greet the childminder with cuddles and visitors confidently. They settle quickly when they start. The childminder has effective procedures for settling children in. Parents comment at how quickly their children settle into the routine of school and after-school care. They also comment on the childminder's warmth, sensitivity and compassion. This helps to support children's emotional well-being. Children develop a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe indoors and outdoors. For example, they know where they must wait for other children in the school yard. They also learn how to cross the roads safely. Children develop an understanding of how they can promote their good health. For example, older children explain why they must wash their hands before eating to remove all the germs. The childminder also ensures children have plenty of fresh air and exercise as they walk to

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

and from school, play in the park or the childminder's garden.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449608 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 1105453 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Low Fell, Gateshead. She operates from 7.30am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, during school term time. She also operates from 7.30am to 6pm, during school holidays, as required by families, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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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