Childminder EY472945

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 May 2018 4 July 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

 The childminder uses self-evaluation well to give her an accurate overview of the service she provides. She seeks and values the opinions of children and parents. This helps her to prioritise improvements and constantly improve outcomes for children.  The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn. She provides them with a wide range of resources that quickly capture their curiosity and help them to develop a positive attitude towards learning. Children clearly enjoy the childminder's company and enthusiastically invite her to join their play.  The childminder implements effective settling-in procedures. This helps children to quickly develop strong emotional bonds with her. Children demonstrate great trust in the childminder and enjoy their time with her.  The childminder praises children often and recognises their efforts and achievements. This helps children to develop their confidence and sense of self-esteem. Children

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This provision is good

develop good social skills as they attend local groups where they interact with other adults and children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not specifically focus on her continued development to help to enhance her knowledge and skills even further.  Occasionally, the childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to develop children's understanding of shapes.

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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

 make greater use of professional development opportunities to extend knowledge and skills to a higher level  enhance opportunities for children to learn more about shapes to help to develop their mathematical skills further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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 with 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 understands the possible signs of child abuse and how to refer any concerns about a child's welfare. She organises her home well to minimise risks and to allow children to be independent during their play. The childminder monitors children's progress well to help to identify and to address any gaps in their learning. The childminder has established good relationships with parents. They are complimentary about the childminder and comment on the positive support she provides and the good progress their children make.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular observations and assessments to identify where children are in their development and what they need to learn next. The childminder makes sure that she keeps parents fully informed about the experiences she provides for children. This enhances parents' understanding about how to best support their children's learning at home. The childminder supports children's language and literacy development well. For example, as she read stories she engages children in discussion and gives them opportunities to recite words and to think about what happens next. The childminder supports children's mathematical development well, overall. For example, children count as they scoop flour and learn about quantity as they talk about 'a little bit of water', and 'a lot of flour'. The childminder is sensitive in her interactions with children. She skilfully offers suggestions that help children to maintain their interest and extend their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

understanding of the world around them and imaginative play. For example, she helps children to use binoculars, so they can spot the birds in the garden.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes time to support new children to settle. She offers to visit children in their home environment and collates information about children's needs and home routines. The childminder is attentive, nurturing and children form close attachments to her. She provides good support to help children to learn how to manage their behaviour. She is a good role model and children learn to share and use manners well. The childminder teaches children to keep safe in the home, garden and on outings. For example, children learn that it is not safe to use chairs to climb on. The childminder effectively promotes children's good health. For instance, she provides a good range of nutritious meals and snacks and daily exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated to learn and confidently make choices about their play. They are able to describe and express their thoughts, feelings and ideas. Children are creative and engage in imaginative role play as they pretend to be a shop keeper. They are engrossed as they poke, squash and flatten the dough as they shape their creations. Children enjoy books and exploring the wider community, such as through trips to the library. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472945 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 1105675 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives Bolden Colliery. The childminder cares for children all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, 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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