Childminder in North Tyneside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 May 2018 22 December 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 regularly evaluates her practice. She seeks the views of parents and children and includes their ideas in her development plans.  The childminder pays close attention to children's safety. She provides a safe space for each child to sleep and keeps her garden and home secure.  The childminder gives priority to supporting children's language and communication skills. She actively promotes children's developing vocabulary and engages them in conversation.  The childminder provides a welcoming, homely environment. Children have access to a wide range of resources inside and outdoors. Young children are happy and settled. They demonstrate a strong sense of emotional security and confidence.  Children's behaviour is good. They are well mannered and helpful. The childminder is a good role model and encourages children to be kind and value the opinions of others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder overlooks opportunities to build on younger children's engagement in activities and extend their learning even further.  The information that the childminder gathers before children start does not always include enough detail about children's current abilities and learning needs.

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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 further opportunities for younger children to engage more fully in activities and extend their learning  gather more detailed information when children first start, to identify more precisely what they already know and can do.

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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 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 spoke with children during the inspection.  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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about how to keep children safe and is confident about the process of making a safeguarding referral. She attends child protection training to keep her up to date with any changes to safeguarding legislation. The childminder monitors children's progress accurately and plans how to close any gaps in their learning. She keeps parents informed about the experiences she provides for children through daily discussions and sharing of children's learning journals. This enhances parents' understanding about how to best support their children's learning at home. Parents' comments show how much they value and appreciate the good care and learning opportunities the childminder provides for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her observations and assessments to ensure that she challenges children effectively to reach the next stage in their development. She adopts effective strategies to promote young children's emerging speaking skills and interprets their non- verbal forms of communication well. The childminder spends time listening to children and shows genuine interest in what they have to say. For example, older children talk about how they enjoy their dance class and the new moves they are learning. This helps children to recall past events and talk about their interests. The childminder ensures that planned activities, such as craft sessions, are adapted to suit children at different stages of development. During these activities, older children show very good levels of involvement as they experiment by mixing various colours of paint. The childminder skilfully incorporates concepts, such as counting, colour recognition and size.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. The childminder identifies the importance of praise in response to children's positive behaviour, efforts and achievements to help boost their self-confidence. She effectively nurtures children's physical well-being. For example, young children sleep or rest according to their needs. She teaches them about good hygiene practices and talks with them about foods that are good for them. The childminder provides children with good opportunities to be physically active. For example, children enjoy playing in the garden, going on local walks and visiting age-appropriate groups. This helps them to build on their learning experiences and social skills outside of the childminder's home.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They develop skills that prepare them for their eventual move to school. Older children confidently write their name and progress well with their mathematical understanding. They learn to count accurately, recognise numbers and make simple calculations. All children enjoy looking at books and listening to stories. They learn to follow the routine and boundaries set.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 502888 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 1128257 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 December 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Newcastle upon Tyne. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for 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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