Childminder 318986

Inspection date 17 August 2018 Previous inspection date 18 March 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 has excellent settling-in procedures in place. She provides a welcoming environment for children and their families. The childminder gathers detailed information from parents regarding children's individual needs. This helps her to provide a tailored approach to helping children to settle quickly. n The childminder provides excellent opportunities for children to develop their mathematical skills. Children use a very wide range of puzzles and sorting toys. They learn to categorise, match and fit pieces together. n The childminder promotes children's awareness of how to keep themselves safe. She involves children in taking part in risk assessments. For instance, during walks and trips the childminder encourages children to think about the various hazards. n Children are confident and demonstrate good social skills. The childminder takes children on regular outings, including trips to local toddler groups. Children show

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The provision is good

respect towards others. They demonstrate good listening and attention skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder has not considered ways to extend children's understanding of technology. n The childminder does not fully provide children with further opportunities to build on their creative interests and 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 extend opportunities for children to explore technology n enhance children's creative experiences and opportunities.

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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 assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed an 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 is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and how to respond to concerns regarding the welfare of a child. She is aware of the steps to follow in the event of an allegation being made against her or a member of her family. The childminder has effective emergency procedures in place. This includes fire safety evacuation procedures. The childminder reviews children's progress regularly. This helps to identify and address any gaps in learning. The childminder evaluates her provision. She has developed good strategies that help to effectively engage parents in their children's learning. The childminder has developed good working relationships with other early years providers and schools where children attend. This helps to provide a consistent approach to children's development needs. She completes regular training, including professional development courses online. The childminder reviews her learning

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

and uses this information to update her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder offers an excellent balance of support and encouragement as children play. She asks well-timed questions and encourages children to solve their own problems during play. The childminder celebrates children's achievements. This helps to develop their self-esteem. Children play with toy animals and make the different sounds of each of the animals. The childminder plays alongside children and introduces new words to them. This helps to promote children's communication and language skills. Children engage very well in their play and are motivated to learn. The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children's learning. She uses this information to plan for what they need to learn next.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are provided with opportunities to make healthy choices during mealtimes. The childminder encourages children to manage their self-care needs well, including learning how to wash away germs from their hands. Children develop good levels of independence and make regular choices as they play. They choose their own toys and activities from a wide range available, overall. Children have a wealth of opportunities to participate in physical activities. They learn to balance, climb, run and jump during soft- play sessions and trips to the local park. Children behave well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They demonstrate good mathematical awareness. Children spend long periods of time carefully pushing pieces of string through threading bobbins. This helps to promote their hand-eye coordination. Children are equipped with the key skills needed for future learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318986 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10059964 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 18 March 2015

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The childminder registered in 1989 and lives in Gosforth. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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