Childminder in Northumberland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 January 2018 3 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

 Children are happy and confident in the childminder's care. They settle quickly, enjoy playing with their favourite toys and develop new ideas and interests through the activities prepared by the childminder.  Children's behaviour is very good in relation to their age. The childminder acts as a positive role model. She successfully encourages children to share, take turns and understand the feelings of others from a young age.  Children gain a good understanding of the world around them. The childminder regularly takes them on exciting outings. For example, they visit the hedgehog sanctuary when they find an injured hedgehog and talk about how to care for animals. Children also enjoy watching birds using the bird feeder in the garden.  The childminder monitors children's overall progress well. Regular observations and tracking help her to identify where children are making progress and any gaps in their

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder 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 always fully encourage parents to contribute information about their children's achievements at home, to strengthen the shared approach to support children's 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 contribute information about their child's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact on children's progress. She spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at documentation and records, including evidence of the suitability of adults within the home.  The inspector took account of parents' comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection procedures. She knows how to report any concerns she may have about a child's welfare. The childminder is well organised; she maintains the required documentation and uses this to underpin her practice. She monitors children's progress well; for example, through frequent observations, and plans their next steps in learning. The childminder establishes good relationships with parents, overall. She gets to know the individual needs of children and their families well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is purposeful and children are encouraged to learn through developmentally appropriate play. The childminder uses themes that are of particular interest to children to help develop their understanding of the world around them and help them to achieve the next steps in their learning. Children's speaking and communication skills grow as they talk with the childminder, for instance, about the colours they experiment with using creative resources. The childminder draws on children's previous experiences as they play a game with farm animals. Conversations, both planned and spontaneous, help extend children's understanding of new words and build on their increasing vocabulary. Children engage in imaginative play based on first-hand experiences. For example, they play with role-play resources and confidently pretend to make the tea and wash the cups. Children excitedly look at books with the childminder, babbling and laughing about the book.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy opportunities to spend time outdoors and be physically active. The childminder takes them to activities in the community, enabling them to socialise with other children and adults. She encourages children to develop an awareness of safe behaviour. For example, she talks to them about how to safely move around the home and offers gentle reminders about not climbing inside and how to access areas to watch the birds at the window feeders. Hygiene routines are good and the childminder encourages children to adopt a healthy lifestyle. For example, children are encouraged to have frequent drinks of water throughout the day. Sleep routines are followed, helping to ensure young children are well rested and refreshed to enjoy the day's activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They are settled, happy and have formed secure emotional bonds with the childminder. Children are confident individuals who are interested in the world around them. They confidently choose their own resources, initiate their own play and are learning to play alongside each other. Children develop the key skills needed in preparation for the next stage in their learning and in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 506892 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 1103861 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Lesbury, Northumberland. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has completed a level 3 qualification in children's learning and development.

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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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