Childminder EY411162

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 January 2018 11 May 2016

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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 supporting children's language and communication skills. She listens carefully, encouraging children to develop their conversations further. Good questioning encourages children to explain their thinking.  Children are very happy. Those who have only been attending the setting for a few weeks settle quickly and are highly confident. Parents comment that their children are so happy that it feels like they have been attending for many years.  Children are cared for in a homely and friendly environment, where they are treated as part of the family.  Children behave well. The childminder has clear behavioural expectations, which she consistently reinforces.  Children learn how they can keep themselves safe. For example, they know they must hold the childminder's hand outside. They demonstrate a good awareness of road safety, and younger children stop at the kerb and look left and right before crossing.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although partnerships with school staff are good overall, the childminder does not always obtain enough information from them to help her complement individual children's learning.  Although the childminder is keen to improve, her self-evaluation lacks the exceptional detail that identifies ongoing priorities and plans that will help to raise the quality of practice to an outstanding level.

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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 the already good partnerships with school staff and complement individual children's learning even more effectively  extend the arrangements for self-evaluation, and focus on identifying precise plans for improvement that enhance outcomes for children.

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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 with 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

The childminder strives to provide high-quality care. She works with the local authority and other childminders to improve her own knowledge and understanding. She has identified some training that will support her practice further. She has developed effective relationships with parents and provides detailed information about their children's day. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms which may indicate possible abuse. She knows who to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She has a good understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as how to protect children from the risk of exposure to extreme views. Her home is safe and well maintained. The childminder carries out regular checks and removes any potential hazards. The childminder maintains a good overview of the learning programmes. She is committed to providing a broad and balanced range of activities for

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder builds on children's interests effectively. For example, she provides a range of equipment to support their interest in drawing and writing. Children demonstrate high levels of involvement as they write their own name and other words, using their knowledge of phonics. The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children's play and learning. For instance, she talks about the shapes children can see and builds on their interest in this as they eat their snack. She helps children to learn about the world around them. For example, as they walk home from school, they talk about the seasons and the changes in the trees. She also helps children to understand that people live in different towns in Great Britain. Although children only attend before and after school, the childminder uses her observations well to plan activities that support their interests.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy spending time with the childminder. They greet her happily when they come out of school and eagerly show her what they have been making. They develop good relationships with other children who attend and the childminder's own children. The childminder plans exciting activities, such as 'show and tell', for new children who miss their parents to look forward to. This helps children to settle and they eagerly anticipate telling the other children what they have been doing. The childminder knows children extremely well and alters her routine to suit their individual needs. For example, when younger children come out of school tired, she gives them time to relax before engaging them in further activities. Children have opportunities to get fresh air and exercise. They walk to and from school and visit the local parks. This supports their physical health and well-being well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY411162 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 1120841 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in South Shields, Tyne and Wear. She operates from 8am to 9am and from 3.15pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday during term time, and from 8am to 6pm during school holidays, as required, 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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