Childminder 301718

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 March 2018 18 June 2015

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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 is passionate about her role and children develop a very strong relationship with her.  The childminder has a good relationship with parents. They work together to support children's learning and development. Parents share detailed information about their children's learning when they first start and after school holidays to maximise children's learning.  Children behave well in the setting. The childminder has clear behavioural expectations, which she consistently reinforces. Parents support this, commenting that she is firm but fair.  Overall, the quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She uses her knowledge and skills well to support children's learning. Children make good progress. They are learning to concentrate and persevere at their chosen activities.  The childminder places a high priority on children's safety. She takes time to teach children how to keep themselves safe, indoors and outdoors.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always adapt her language effectively when talking to younger children, to enhance their speaking skills even further.  The childminder's evaluations lack the precise detail that will help her to improve the quality of her provision even further.

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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

 promote younger children's speaking skills even further  strengthen self-evaluations and focus more precisely on what improvements can be made to strengthen the provision even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor activities 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 childminder is keen to strengthen her knowledge further and has identified training that will support her. Her professional development is focused on enhancing children's learning further. The childminder monitors children's learning and takes effective action when further support is required. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of signs and symptoms, which may indicate a child is at possible risk of harm. She knows who to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder works effectively with the local schools. They share information to provide continuity of care and learning for children. For example, the childminder reinforces work on letters and the sound they make.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is committed to children learning through play. She has a good understanding of how to support children's play and learning. For example, she plays alongside children and demonstrates how toys, such as garages, can be used. Young children spend a large proportion of their time on activities they have chosen. The childminder observes them and notices what they are interested in. She plans a range of activities to support what children need to learn next. She resources her environment to support their interests and extend their learning further. For instance, she puts out a range of resources to support toddlers' fascinations in posting objects. This helps children to become deeply involved in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder cares deeply about the children. Parents believe she goes out of her way to ensure she meets children's individual needs. Children are very happy in her care and delight in the games they play together. For example, babies enjoy nappy changing and they babble happily as the childminder plays games with them. Parents believe the childminder is flexible and provides superb care. The childminder helps older children to understand the difference between right and wrong. Children enjoy spending time in the childminder's garden where they can be physically active or relaxed. For example, they enjoy using scooters and engaging in imaginative games. They also enjoy visiting local parks and soft-play centres.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and develop a good range of skills, which prepare them well for the next stage in their learning. Children are engaged and motivated to learn. They develop good relationships with each other. Younger children learn to play alongside older children. They learn to handle books carefully. Toddlers enjoy looking at books and exploring the different textures. They lift the flaps carefully to reveal the pictures underneath.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 301718 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 1090530 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Cramlington, Northumberland. She holds an early years qualification at level 3. The childminder cares for children all year round from 7.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, during school term time.

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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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