Childminder EY468684

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 June 2018 1 April 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 interacts skilfully with children as they play. She is responsive to their cues during activities and adapts her approach to help them to stay motivated and interested in their learning.  Children benefit from plenty of praise and encouragement. They develop high levels of self-esteem and are confident learners. They feel valued and are happy in the childminder's care.  The childminder gathers the views of parents and children, and uses these to help her to make plans for improvements. She takes steps to strengthen her own knowledge and skills, which helps to enhance her already good teaching.  Parents are very pleased with the care and learning provided. They say the childminder 'goes above and beyond' and that her 'loving nature and personality shine through'.  The childminder is aware of the importance of preparing children for school. For example, her high expectations for children's independence help them to manage their

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This provision is good

own self-care needs successfully and take responsibility for their own belongings.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder's plans for children's learning do not focus precisely enough on what they need to learn next. This does not support children to make the best possible progress consistently in all areas of learning.  The childminder has not fully considered even more effective ways to promote children's physical control and coordination 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

 use the detailed and accurate information from observations even more effectively to help focus teaching more sharply and support children to make the best possible progress  extend children's opportunities to practise physical skills and further develop their control and coordination.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home that are accessed by children.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed its impact on children's learning and development.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documents, including evidence of suitability checks carried on people living at the address.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at written feedback provided by parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has established good working relationships with other settings that children attend. They share knowledge about children's achievements, needs and preferences. This helps to provide a consistent approach to children's care and learning, and supports them well at times of change, such as starting school. Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder uses a range of methods to maintain a successful two-way flow of information. They work together to assess the progress children make. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare. She further protects children by checking the identification of visitors and ensuring children are supervised at all times, including during outings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder considers children's individual learning preferences and interests when planning activities. This helps them to engage well and they enjoy their learning. Children develop very good imaginative skills. For example, they pretend to be characters in a song using props the childminder has prepared. The childminder provides an appropriate balance of planned activities and opportunities for children to lead their own learning. They confidently select their own resources and develop their own ideas as they play. The childminder supports children's developing language and communication skills well. She asks skilful, appropriate questions to encourage children to think and discuss their ideas. This contributes to the good progress children make in this area of learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has an enjoyable and enthusiastic approach that children respond to well. They form secure bonds with her that help to promote their emotional well-being. Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise. The childminder provides healthy meals and snacks, and offers alternatives to meet the dietary needs and preferences of all children. This helps to promote children's good physical health. The childminder is a good role model for children. She sets high expectations for positive behaviour and promotes inclusion and equality. Children know what is expected of them. They learn right from wrong and their behaviour is good. The childminder takes children on regular outings and they attend activities in the community. They develop confidence in being part of a larger group of children, which helps to prepare them for school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children achieve levels of development that are typically expected for their age and make good progress. They are taught to be kind and respectful, and quickly develop positive relationships with other children. They consider one another's feelings and play together cooperatively. Children benefit from activities that help them to develop good early mathematical and literacy skills. For example, they learn to count and compare quantities, and recognise and form letters in their names. This gives them a secure foundation for later learning in school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468684 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 1102739 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in South Shields, South Tyneside. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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