Childminder in Northumberland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 June 2018 30 November 2017

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not use information gained from assessment of children's learning to offer appropriately challenging activities. She does not plan accurately for what children need to learn next.  The childminder does not consistently use positive strategies to help to promote good behaviours and encourage children to recognise their own feelings.  The childminder, sometimes, does not provide opportunities for children to lead their own learning and help them to engage more effectively in their learning.  The childminder does not address gaps in children's learning swiftly enough. Children do not make good enough progress.

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It has the following strengths

 Children participate in physical activities, including daily walks. They learn how to lead healthy lifestyles. The childminder provides children with healthy options during mealtimes. Furthermore, children follow suitable hygiene practices and manage their self-care skills well.  The childminder shares information with other early years providers where children attend. Furthermore, she provides information for parents regarding daily activities. This helps to promote a continued approach to learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 use information gained from assessment to offer appropriately challenging activities and plan accurately for what children need to learn next 06/07/2018

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 implement consistently positive strategies when promoting good behaviours and encourage children to recognise their own feelings 06/07/2018

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 provide more opportunities for children to lead their own learning that help to engage them more effectively in their learning. 06/07/2018

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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 develop strategies to identify and address gaps in children's learning and help them to make the best possible progress.

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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 an 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 to 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 requires improvement

The childminder is aware of her strengths and her areas of development. However, she has not addressed weaknesses in practice quickly. The childminder does not address gaps in children's learning swiftly. The childminder completes training courses and uses these to help to develop her practice. For instance, she has completed a course regarding effective storytelling. This helps her to promote children's literacy skills suitably. Despite this, weaknesses in teaching mean that children do not make good enough progress. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a suitable awareness of the steps to follow in the event of a concern regarding the welfare of a child. She is aware of the possible indicators of abuse. The childminder provides a secure environment for children. This helps to promote children's safety and well-being.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not use information from assessments to plan activities that provide children with a good level of challenge. Although she completes observations, she does not accurately identify what children need to learn next. Furthermore, on occasions, activities are too directed. The childminder does not fully promote children's choice, particularly during group activities. Despite this, children have a suitable range of activities from which to choose. Children take an interest in using buckets and collect leaves in the childminder's garden. They learn about the life cycle of a butterfly.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder, sometimes, does not promote children's good behaviour. She does not provide enough opportunities for children to recognise their own feelings and promote their self-esteem even further. The childminder has implemented effective settling-in procedures. She gathers a wide range of information from parents regarding what children know and can already do. Children are confident. They take part in tasks appropriate to their age and stage of development. This helps to promote their independence.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Due to weaknesses in teaching, children do not make good enough progress. Despite this, they show an interest in making models using dough and tools. This helps to promote children's hand-to-eye coordination skills. Children participate in matching games and recognise various numbers. This helps to promote children's mathematical skills. Children are provided with some basic skills needed for future learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY397799 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 1119495 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 November 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Seaton Delaval, Tyne and Wear. The childminder operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm from 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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