Childminder EY500467

Inspection date 31 July 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder is a well-qualified, experienced early years practitioner. Overall, the quality of her teaching is good. She has a comprehensive understanding of how young children develop and learn. Children make good progress in their learning. n Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder keeps parents informed of the progress their children are making and shares documents, such as children's learning journals, with them. n The childminder is proactive in working collaboratively with external professionals, such as health visitors. This helps to support children's individual needs. n The childminder has developed good arrangements to track the progress children make in their learning. This helps her to identify any areas where children may require additional help or support.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently help children to develop a deep enough understanding of health and safety practices as they play. n Occasionally, some experiences offered to younger children do not fully engage them and promote their learning to the highest level.

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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

n help children to develop a deeper understanding of practices that ensure their safety and promote their good health n provide even more stimulating experiences that help fully engage younger children and promote their learning even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n 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. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has strong knowledge of signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows whom to contact to share any concerns she may have. Regular training opportunities help to ensure the childminder has the most up-to-date safeguarding knowledge, to keep children safe and protected. The childminder is a reflective practitioner who monitors her provision well. She evaluates her daily practice, identifying ways she can enhance and improve. Future plans for development are in place. For example, the childminder plans to enhance her knowledge of outdoor learning and extend her skills to support two-year-old children. Ongoing learning opportunities, such as accessing online training, help to strengthen the childminder's professional knowledge even further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has good arrangements in place to observe and assess where children are in their learning. She uses this knowledge well, overall, to plan activities that motivate children and help them to make good progress in their learning. The childminder supports children's early writing skills particularly well. For instance, she models how to write a shopping list and encourages children to help by making their own marks on the paper. Children enjoy additional experiences, such as using large chunky chalks to make marks on the external walls and path. The childminder helps pre- school children develop the skills they require for their future learning in school. She encourages them to develop independence in dressing themselves and supports their developing understanding of concepts, such as recognising numerals.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, confident and thoroughly enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. They behave well and develop strong relationships with her and other members of her family. The childminder recognises children's emotional needs, particularly if they are tired or feeling upset. She talks gently to children, offering comfort and reassurance. Children reach out to her for cuddles, welcoming the warm, consistent care provided. Children's physical health is supported well. Good opportunities are provided, such as playing outdoors in the childminder's garden and accessing local parks and other facilities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. Older children are developing as confident communicators, sharing their thoughts and ideas with each other as they play. They cooperate with each other, taking turns and sharing resources well. Younger children enjoy listening to stories read aloud to them and point to pictures that interest them. They copy words spoken to them by the childminder, helping to extend their growing vocabulary.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500467 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 10059579 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Heddon On The Wall, Newcastle Upon Tyne. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Registers

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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