Childminder in North Tyneside

Inspection date 2 August 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 carries out safety checks on her premises to ensure children play and learn in a secure environment. She continually reinforces safety boundaries to children and talks to them about how to keep themselves safe. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder actively shares ideas and suggestions with parents so they fully understand how to continue their children's learning and development at home. n The childminder appreciates the benefits of active play and provides numerous opportunities for children to extend their physical development. She encourages children to follow effective hygiene practices and offers them a balanced range of healthy meals and snacks. n Children confidently lead their own play and freely access toys and resources from the wide range available to them. They comfortably make their own choices and decisions, and are kind, polite and well mannered.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The current programme for professional development is not yet highly targeted on improving the quality of teaching to an even higher level. n Occasionally, the childminder does not give children sufficient time to respond to questions to consistently build on their thinking 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

n focus more precisely on how professional development opportunities can be used to raise the quality of teaching to an outstanding level n enhance teaching skills to give children enough time to respond to questions and promote their thinking skills even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home used by children and observed play and learning opportunities. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records and policies and procedures with the childminder, including evidence of qualifications and the suitability of all adults living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of inspection and through written questionnaires obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder successfully uses self-evaluation to recognise her strengths and areas for development to help her to drive continuous improvement. She regularly asks for views and opinions from others to support her to move forward with her childminding provision. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a strong knowledge of how to promote children's welfare and is aware of how to respond to any child protection concerns. She frequently keeps up to date with changes to safeguarding guidance and legislation. Furthermore, the childminder fully understands what to do in the event of an allegation being made against herself or anyone else living in the household.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children develop good communication and language skills. The childminder engages children in meaningful discussion, encourages them to pronounce words correctly and provides a running commentary during their learning. Children eagerly use small-world resources and link their play to real-life experiences. They extend their understanding of the world and learn about different cultures and diversity. The childminder provides a good balance of adult-led and child-led experiences. She evaluates children's activities to recognise what has worked well and what improvements need to be made for future practice. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to promote children's individual interests. She uses the information gained from her observations and assessments to plan effectively for children's next steps in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a homely and welcoming environment, and establishes positive relationships with children. She uses good levels of praise and encouragement to build children's confidence and self-assurance. This helps to successfully foster children's emotional well-being. The childminder effectively manages children's behaviour. She reinforces the expectations and encourages children to follow appropriate rules. Children are well prepared for their future moves on to nursery and school. The childminder supports children to gain the necessary skills needed for the next stage in their learning, including building on their independence and self-care.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They develop good listening skills and easily follow simple instructions. Children show an interest in musical instruments and enjoy making different noises and sounds with them. They explore how things work and operate mechanical toys. Children are eager to investigate various materials and extend their expressive art and design skills during imaginative play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501676 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 10059665 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 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Wideopen, Newcastle. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for two-year-old children.

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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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