Childminder in South Tyneside

Inspection date 3 September 2018 Previous inspection date 10 September 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 builds strong partnerships with parents. She gains good-quality information from them when their children first start attending about their learning and care needs. The childminder keeps parents well informed about children's ongoing progress. Parents compliment and value the service the childminder provides. n The childminder understands how children learn. She provides a variety of developmentally appropriate and enjoyable learning experiences in which children are motivated to participate. n Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder uses her observations and assessments effectively to monitor their development. n The childminder reflects on her practice well. She has identified priorities for improvement. For example, she is increasing the opportunities children have for sensory play. n The childminder encourages children to learn how to keep themselves safe. For

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The provision is good

example, they learn road safety while out walking in the local area with her.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Sometimes, in her eagerness for children to learn, the childminder interrupts children's thought processes as they play.

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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 provide more opportunities for children to enjoy uninterrupted play.

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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 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 a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of harm and where to refer any concerns about a child's welfare. She completes training covering a range of safeguarding matters to help support her in her role. She uses risk assessments well to identify potential hazards and maintain a safe environment for children in the home and when on outings. The childminder monitors children's development effectively. She maintains a good overview of their progress, enabling her to quickly identify any gaps in their learning. The childminder networks effectively with other childminders to share knowledge and best practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder gets down to children's level and joins in with their play. The childminder promotes the development of children's speech and language skills well. For example, she repeats words back to children, so they hear the correct pronunciation, and introduces new words to increase their vocabulary. Children receive good support in their early mathematical skills as they eagerly join in counting their fingers. The childminder uses the local community and further afield to widen children's understanding of the world. For example, when they visit the local shops, children choose and pay for their own shopping. The childminder fosters children's love of books well, and they sit with her as she read stories. They enthusiastically join in and encourage the childminder to continue to read as they give her more books.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers a warm and welcoming environment. Children benefit from strong relationships with the childminder. She knows their individual needs and personalities very well. This helps her to promote children's emotional well-being effectively. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles well. For example, she provides children with fresh fruit and home-cooked meals. Children demonstrate good self-care skills in their play. For example, when pretending to make cups of tea, the children wash their hands first. Children show high levels of confidence, delightedly clapping their hands at the praise they receive from the childminder. Children behave exceptionally well, creating a happy atmosphere for all.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy, motivated and inquisitive learners. Children concentrate well for long periods of time relative to their age. They confidently make decisions as they select their own resources and lead their own play. Children develop a good range of skills that prepares them for their future learning and nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY281325 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 10065857 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 7 Date of previous inspection 10 September 2015

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The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in South Shields. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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