Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 July 2018 24 July 2015

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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

 The childminder has not taken steps to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. As a result, she is not familiar with some wider safeguarding issues. For example, although she is aware of the 'Prevent duty guidance for England and Wales 2015', she has not ensured that she fully understands the relevant requirements and her responsibilities.  The arrangements for the support and supervision of assistants do not focus sharply enough on raising the quality of teaching to the highest levels.  At times, the noise levels in the environment cause children to become distracted from their otherwise good learning.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides a wide range of appropriate and challenging activities, and children enjoy their learning. They benefit from carefully planned activities that help them to build on what they already know and can do. This contributes to the good progress they make in their learning.  The childminder works closely with parents and knows children well. Children form close bonds with her that help them to develop good levels of confidence and self- assurance.  The childminder provides effective support for children who speak English as an additional language. They develop good language and communication skills, and are well prepared for later learning in school.  The childminder gathers the views of parents and children to help review her practice. Parents are extremely happy with the care and learning she provides.

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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

 undertake appropriate professional development opportunities to ensure that a secure understanding of all legal requirements is maintained, including the 'Prevent duty guidance for England and Wales 2015'. 31/07/2018

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 improve the arrangements for the supervision and support of assistants to raise the quality of teaching to higher levels and help children to make even better progress  reduce distractions in the learning environment and promote children's attention and concentration skills effectively.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home that are used for childcare.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed its impact on children's learning and development.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and her assistants at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability checks carried out on adults living and working at the address.  The inspector observed children at play and jointly evaluated their learning with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. She 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 has not maintained an appropriate understanding of all current legislation. Her knowledge of how to identify and protect children at risk from extreme views and radicalisation is not strong. However, she has a secure understanding of the signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect, and knows what to do if concerned about a child's welfare. She considers and manages the risks to children in her home and on outings. This helps to ensure they are safe in her care. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder does not provide focused coaching and support to help her assistants to develop their knowledge and extend their good teaching skills. Partnerships with other professionals involved with the children are effective. The childminder shares information with them that helps to provide a consistent approach to children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder understands the different ways in which young children learn. She observes them at play and checks their progress against levels of development that are typical for their age. Children investigate and use their senses to explore during play. For example, they mix mud and water, and talk about the texture and smell of foam. Children develop good physical skills and coordination. Older children use various tools to scoop and pour water, and younger children learn to pedal bicycles. The childminder promotes children's language development well. She talks to children as they play and asks questions that encourage them to think and share their ideas. Children learn about numbers. They chase bubbles and count them as they pop.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder's weak knowledge of wider safeguarding issues has the potential to compromise her ability to promote children's well-being fully. However, the childminder has a warm, nurturing approach and she meets children's individual needs well. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and are happy in her care. The childminder encourages children to be independent and manage their own self-care needs. She supports them to develop social skills, confidence and independence in preparation for starting school. Children learn to share and take turns, and their behaviour is good. Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise, helping to promote their physical health and well-being. Occasionally, children are not fully able to concentrate due to noise levels. For example, they become distracted by the television and music playing at the same time.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are inquisitive and keen to join in activities. Most of them achieve the levels of development that are typically expected for their age and those who need extra help with their learning catch up quickly. Children who are slower to develop language skills benefit from tailored support that helps them to make faster progress. Children develop good literacy skills that help to prepare them for future learning. Young children develop a love of books and older children learn about letters and the sounds they represent.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY268875 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 1128842 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 23

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 July 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Newbiggin Hall, Newcastle. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She employs four assistants, two of whom work alongside her at any one time. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, 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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