Childminder 506985

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 May 2018 16 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 builds good relationships with other settings that children also attend. She works in partnership with them well to help promote a consistent approach towards children's learning.  The childminder reviews her provision effectively to help her improve her practice. She identifies strengths and weaknesses and continues to improve outcomes for children.  The childminder interacts well with children. She engages them in conversations and promotes their speaking and communication skills. She teaches young children new words and encourages them to repeat these back, helping to consolidate their learning.  Children form close, affectionate relationships with the childminder. All children show by their actions that they feel safe and secure in her care. They grow in confidence and eagerly explore their surroundings.  The childminder helps children to develop their confidence in social situations and gain

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This provision is good

an awareness of the world around them effectively. For example, children enjoy visits to local groups and places of interest in the community.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder identifies next steps for children's learning, these are not always precise or embedded as well in teaching to help her to fully support children to achieve the best possible progress.  The childminder does not fully seek information from parents about what children already know and can do when they first start to help assess their starting points.

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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

 sharpen planning further to identify more specific and targeted next steps in children's learning and make the most of opportunities to help them to achieve these  seek more initial information from parents about what children already know and can do to involve parents more in establishing children's starting points.

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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 completed a joint observation 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 spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the possible signs of abuse and knows when and where to refer any child protection concerns she may have. The environment is safe with risk assessments undertaken for all areas of the home, including outings. Overall, the childminder monitors children's progress successfully to help identify and narrow any gaps in their learning. She accesses training and conducts her own research to keep her knowledge up to date. This has a particularly positive impact on children's welfare. Parents speak highly about the care and education the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder observes and tracks children's progress well. She shares their learning journals with parents to help keep them informed of their children's progress. The childminder extends children's language development well. For example, she encourages plenty of conversation with children about their interests and home lives and helps younger children to develop their vocabulary. The childminder encourages children to use a range of resources. For example, children use cutters and rolling pins as they explore play dough. She introduces mathematics into their play effectively, such as enabling them to explore size and shapes. Children have opportunities to develop their early writing skills as they enjoy making marks using a range of writing implements, including chalks and pots of water and brushes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. They respond to the clear messages given by the childminder about acceptable behaviour. For example, they learn to share and play well together and practise taking turns, such as sharing the push-along toy tractor. The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their independence. For instance, they are encouraged to help tidy away toys when they have finished playing. The childminder teaches children about the importance of being healthy. She ensures they enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise. Children confidently negotiate space and move around in different ways outside. This helps to build on their physical skills. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn about road safety rules and know how to evacuate the home in an emergency.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children, including those who receive funded education, make at least the expected level of progress in their learning for their age. They gain the skills which help towards their next stage in learning and moving on to school. Children are keen to play and explore and demonstrate that they are willing to learn. For example, they are gaining confidence and independence. They can select and use resources with help and cooperate with care routines. Children play well alongside others. They are also learning to be kind, share and help others. Children are beginning to show an interest in literacy and mathematics.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 506985 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 1091128 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Seaton Delaval, Northumberland. She cares for children all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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