Childminder EY445045

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 July 2018 26 September 2017

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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 provides a welcoming and well-organised environment. This enables children to make choices from a wide range of toys and equipment.  Overall, the childminder makes good use of children's play to introduce new words to help to extend their vocabulary. All children make good progress in their all-round development. The childminder supports any gaps in children's development promptly.  The childminder has addressed the actions raised at her last inspection. She has completed a paediatric first-aid qualification and has public liability insurance.  The childminder is gentle, considerate and kind. She skilfully nurtures children's emotional well-being. They are secure in their relationships with her and flourish in the warm, caring atmosphere she creates.  The childminder evaluates her service effectively and uses verbal feedback well from parents to help to maintain good standards.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not give children time to think about how to respond to questions and share their ideas when extending their learning further.  The childminder has not succeeded in consistently encouraging parents to share enough initial or ongoing information about what their children can do, or to support their learning at home.

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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

 enhance teaching skills further and provide children with enough time to think, respond and share their ideas when challenging them in their learning  guide parents in sharing more initial information about what their child knows and can do, to share more ongoing information about their child, and to support their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact on children's progress. The inspector spoke with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at documentation and records, including evidence of the suitability of adults within the home.  The inspector took account of parents' comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is clear about how to identify and report any signs and symptoms of potential harm to children. She keeps her knowledge of local child protection procedures up to date, so she can report her concerns quickly. The childminder identifies and plans for improvements that enable her to continually meet children's changing needs. The childminder keeps children safe at all times. She completes ongoing safety checks of her home and the places she takes children to. This enables children to play safely and without unnecessary interruption.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of children in her care. She evaluates their development when they first attend and plans activities based on children's interests to support their all-round development. For example, she provides a range of blocks children are eager to explore, build and use. The childminder skilfully integrates mathematics concepts of counting, shape and size into the activity. This supports children's development. She readily encourages children to develop an interest in and enjoyment of books to develop their early literacy skills. Children enjoy the one-to-one time cuddled on the sofa as they read their favourite story, older children retelling the story and younger children making animal sounds linked to the pictures. The childminder completes observations and assessments to help her to ensure that activities meet children's individual learning needs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy a good range of experiences in the childminder's home and when visiting local amenities. This includes regular outings to parks and trips on the metro. These opportunities support children to learn good interpersonal and emotional skills. The childminder interacts positively with children. She listens to them and praises their efforts, which helps to raise their self-esteem. The childminder uses daily routines to extend children's learning opportunities. For example, children's independence is promoted as they learn to put on their own shoes before playing outside. Children have access to outside play where they are have opportunities for fresh air, exercise and are able to develop their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They acquire a range of skills to support the next stage in their development and to help them prepare for school. Children develop good social skills. They show high levels of self-assurance as they interact with others and they behave well. Children communicate confidently and rapidly add to their vocabulary. Children enjoy being creative and use their imaginations as they play. For example, they pretend to make pizza for lunch and cakes with dough which they are keen to share with others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY445045 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 1114750 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 September 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. She operates all year round from 7.45am until 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 2.

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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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