Childminder in Northumberland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 May 2018 31 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 regularly updates her professional knowledge and skills. For instance, she completes courses to further develop her existing practice, helping her to provide a rich and varied learning environment for the children.  The childminder works well with parents. She shares daily information with them through her online system. Parents make regular comments and share details about their child's learning at home. This contributes positively to the continuity of care.  The childminder plans interesting trips for the children. For instance, they enjoy visiting local museums and the beach. This helps children to develop a good understanding of their local community and the world around them. Children build further on their social skills as they meet other people.  Children regularly participate in physical activities. For instance, they run around and chase each other. They enjoy playing with the 'fountain factory water machine'. They

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This provision is good

repeatedly push the water pump up and down and are curious to see which nozzle the water will pour out of. They say, 'This is great fun'.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently provide opportunities for children to practise their early writing skills.  Occasionally, the childminder helps children with simple tasks that they could learn to carry out for themselves, in order to further enhance their independence skills.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to build on their early writing skills  make the most of all opportunities to further promote children's independence skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children enjoying activities in the childminder's home. She carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed the areas used by the children.  The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures, children's learning files and planning documentation.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children throughout the inspection at appropriate times.  The inspector viewed parents' questionnaire responses and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her role in protecting children. She frequently refreshes her safeguarding and child protection knowledge. She knows what to do should she have any concerns about children's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder uses effective systems to evaluate and improve her setting. For instance, parents complete a questionnaire about the service she offers and she listens carefully to what the children are telling her. Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents are very happy with the care their children receive, writing complimentary comments. The childminder has built good relationships with other professionals. For example, she attends networking meetings and meets other childminders to share ideas and examples of good practice. This enhances her teaching abilities effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of the information she gains when children first start to plan creative and interesting activities that they will enjoy. For example, children plant their sunflower seedlings to see who can grow the tallest one. The childminder has robust observation and assessment systems in place. Thorough and regular tracking of children's stages of development help her to have a clear picture of individual children's progress. Consequently, she is able to quickly identify gaps in their learning and she implements strategies to close these gaps. This helps her to ensure that all children make good progress in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's learning environment is welcoming, tidy and organised well. The childminder is a kind and caring role model for children. She is very considerate to their needs. Consequently, the children are caring and affectionate towards each other. This helps children's personal, social and emotional development effectively. Children independently explore the learning environment, following their own play choices. They play cooperatively together and enjoy each other's company. Children's communication and language development are promoted very well. For example, the childminder clearly pronounces words and, when reading stories, she encourages the children to participate. She gives children plenty time to think and reply to questions. She praises their efforts, promoting their enjoyment of learning effectively. Children independently manage their own personal needs. They know to wash their hands after using the toilet and before

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and happy learners. The childminder plans activities to help children acquire a variety of different skills that is required for the next stage in their learning. For example, she encourages the children to persevere with problem solving, such as finding the pieces that match while completing jigsaw puzzles. Children enjoy singing songs, participating enthusiastically.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472007 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 1105647 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 31 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Northumberland. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 4. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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