Childminder in North Tyneside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 June 2018 10 September 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

 Parents give complimentary feedback about the childminder. They comment that the childminder has a very welcoming and homely environment and praise the progress their children make.  Children are happy and enjoy spending time with the childminder. The childminder is a positive role model. She provides clear guidance for children about what is acceptable behaviour. She reminds children to be kind. Children respond positively by behaving very well.  Children develop an understanding of danger and learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn about road safety while out walking in the local area with the childminder.  The childminder provides children with a wide range of exciting and interesting learning experiences. For example, children enjoy regular outings in the local community, where they can be active, meet other people and develop new skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder establishes positive relationships with parents, she does not gather enough information about children achievements at home from the outset.  Occasionally, the childminder overlooks opportunities during children's play to extend their mathematical learning so they learn more about numbers and counting.  Sometimes, in her eagerness for children to learn, the childminder interrupts children's thought processes as they play.

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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

 gather more information from parents about what children know and can do when they first start at the setting  make increased use of activities to help to extend children's understanding and enjoyment of early mathematics so they learn more about numbers and counting  provide more opportunities for children to enjoy uninterrupted play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact of this on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took into account the views of parents in written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to identify and report any concerns about the welfare of children in her care. She has broadened her understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as protecting children from extreme views and behaviour. The childminder regularly assesses risk in her home environment, as well as during outings into the community. The childminder meets with other childminders to share good practice and gather new ideas. She evaluates her provision and make changes to enhance her service. The childminder maintains an overview of children's progress that enables her to identify any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports language and communication skills effectively. She provides an ongoing commentary for children as they play and introduces new words into their vocabulary. The childminder gets down to children's level and supports their play with enthusiasm. For example, she joins in with children as they blow bubbles through a straw. Children's literacy skills are fostered as they listen to older children read stories. They independently access their favourite books and relish spending time pretending to read the words. Children practise their early mark-making skills as they make marks in bubbles with their fingers. Young children enjoy exploring and investigating a range of materials using all of their senses. For example, they sit in a tray of cereal and become aware of the noises made as they move around.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well supported to become self-assured learners. They feel secure in the environment and display high levels of confidence and emotional well-being. Children are keen to instigate their own play. For example, they make kites out of bubble wrap and enthusiastically wave the kites as they move around the garden. Children show their appreciation to the childminder as she offers them frequent praise for their efforts and achievements. The childminder helps children to learn how to be kind, gently reminding children of their behaviour as they play. The childminder regularly joins other childminders to enable children to interact and mix with adults and their peers. Children play outdoors regularly and benefit from many opportunities to be physically active.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They show an eagerness to join in with activities and concentrate for long periods relative to their age. Children are confident when meeting new visitors to the childminder's home. They are effectively acquiring the necessary skills in preparation for the next stages in learning, including nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 501571 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 1128246 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 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 September 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Marden, North Shields. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm from 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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