Childminder EY496757

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 May 2018 Not applicable

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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 ensures that ratios are maintained at all times. She fully understands the importance of obtaining suitability checks for adults connected to her childminding provision.  Partnerships with parents are positive. The childminder communicates with them on a daily basis to keep them updated about their children's activities and care routines. This helps to create a consistent approach between home and the setting.  The childminder reinforces behavioural boundaries to children to support them to be aware of her expectations. Young children are beginning to listen to rules and follow simple instructions.  Children's well-being is effectively fostered. They build good friendships with their peers. The childminder establishes positive and nurturing relationships with children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The current programme for professional development is not yet highly targeted on raising the quality of teaching to an even higher level.  The childminder has not fully considered how she can further develop her observation and assessment systems to enable children to make rapid progress across all areas of 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 more specifically on how professional development opportunities can be used to strengthen the quality of teaching and learning  make even better use of children's observations and assessments to promote their greater progress and higher levels of achievement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home used by children and observed play and learning opportunities.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records and policies and procedures with the childminder, including evidence of qualifications and the suitability of all adults living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written questionnaires obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder recognises her current strengths and priorities for future improvement. She obtains the views and opinions of parents through regular discussions and questionnaires. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to respond to any child protection concerns. She is fully aware of what to do in the event of an allegation being made against herself or anyone else living in the household. The childminder successfully implements a varied range of policies and procedures to help maintain children's safety and welfare. This is shared with parents to enable them to have a clear overview of this information. The childminder carries out safety checks on her premises to ensure the environment is secure for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children engage in a good assortment of fun and exciting activities. The childminder is knowledgeable about children's individual interests and what they need to learn next. She fully appreciates her responsibility to complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years. The childminder promotes children's communication and language development well. For example, she continually talks to children and provides them with a running commentary during their learning experiences. Furthermore, the childminder asks a wide selection of questions to encourage children's thinking skills. Young children respond by using single words and repeating familiar phrases.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The environment is warm, homely and friendly. Children are happy and relaxed in their surroundings. The childminder involves children in community activities, such as toddler groups to enhance their personal, social and emotional development. Regular outdoor play and visits to the local park support children to extend their physical skills. The childminder provides children with home-cooked meals and snacks and teaches them about the benefits of a healthy diet. She actively encourages children to follow good hygiene practices and helps them to develop good self-care skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and gain necessary skills in preparation for the next stage in their learning, including school. They concentrate well and easily operate mechanical toys to make different noises and sounds. Young children show eagerness and enthusiasm as they dance and move their bodies, such as clapping their hands and waving their arms to the music. Children develop good expressive art and design skills. For instance, they thoroughly enjoy being creative as they explore various craft materials and build their imaginations during role-play activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496757 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 1040880 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 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Newcastle Upon Tyne. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, 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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Telephone number

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