Childminder EY476765

Inspection date 30 August 2018 Previous inspection date 19 February 2016

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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 carries out visual checks on her premises, including the indoor and outdoor environment. This enables her to minimise harm and protect children's welfare. n Children's behaviour is good. The childminder reinforces appropriate boundaries and teaches children that their actions have consequences. n The childminder establishes effective links with local nursery and primary schools. She works in partnership with other professionals to create a consistent approach and to support her to complement children's learning. n Children display high levels of concentration and engagement for sustained periods of time. They use good manners and interact well with their peers. n The childminder offers reassurance and guidance to children to support them with their future moves on to the next stage in their learning. This helps them to feel ready for the change ahead.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not always precisely monitor children's ongoing development to help them to make even greater progress. n Although the childminder develops positive relationships with parents, she does not always fully obtain as much detailed information as she can from them about their children's abilities and skills at the start of the placement.

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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 make better use of tracking systems to more closely monitor children's ongoing development and promote rapid progress n build on ways to gather more comprehensive information from parents about their children's capabilities on entry to the setting.

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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 through written testimonials obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is passionate about her daily role and responsibilities. She accurately recognises her current strengths and areas for future improvement. The childminder attends relevant training courses to extend her professional development and refresh her skills and knowledge. She works closely with other childminders to share ideas and discuss best practice to help raise the quality of her provision. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection procedures. She is fully aware of the potential signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect that may give her cause for concern.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children confidently lead their own play and are clearly happy and relaxed in their surroundings. Overall, the childminder has a secure understanding of children's individual interests and what they need to learn next. Children explore a variety of multicultural festivals and learn about different traditions and diversity. This helps to promote their understanding of the wider world. The childminder enthusiastically involves children in role-play activities to enable them to extend their imaginative skills. She uses these learning experiences to enhance children's mathematical development even further. For example, children talk about different concepts, such as size, number and quantity as they pretend to go shopping.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder fosters children's well-being successfully. She implements effective settling-in procedures to enable children to feel at ease in her care and to form close relationships and secure attachments. The childminder involves children in various outings and community activities. This helps to promote their personal, social and emotional development. Children have daily opportunities to enhance their physical skills and engage in active play. The childminder provides children with a wide selection of nutritious meals and snacks and supports them to understand the importance of healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and gain the skills needed in preparation for school. They extend their communication and language development and happily engage in conversations with others. Children develop good literacy skills. They show an interest in familiar stories and give meanings to the marks they make as they create and draw pictures. Children extend their thinking and problem-solving skills. For instance, they explore and investigate different materials to recognise whether they will sink or float when placed in water.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476765 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10064910 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 19 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Newcastle upon Tyne. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, 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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