Childminder in South Tyneside

Inspection date 6 September 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 uses a wide range of effective teaching strategies well, overall, to support children's learning. She accesses training to support the development of her professional skills and knowledge. This helps children to make good progress in their learning. n Children are happy and enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. They say they like coming to her house and playing with her toys. n Good arrangements are in place to track children's progress over time. This helps the childminder to identify any areas where children may require additional help to narrow possible gaps in their learning. n Children behave very well in the childminder's home. She has appropriate boundaries for areas, such as the kitchen, where children know they cannot go. n The childminder is passionate about keeping children safe, particularly those who may be at risk of extreme views. She is vigilant and knows how to recognise key signs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder has not yet fully explored effective ways she can extend children's early mathematical skills to help them make the best possible progress. n The childminder does not consistently share information about children's learning with local schools that children attend to support their ongoing progress.

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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 strengthen teaching and provide even more opportunities for children to develop their mathematical skills and raise their achievements to an even higher level n extend partnerships with schools that children also attend to share information about children's development and use this more precisely to support their continued good progress.

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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 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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has good knowledge of child protection procedures and how to keep children safe. For example, she has an updated list of professionals to contact should she be concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder's home is safe for children to access. She ensures her front door is locked and the stair gate is secure when children are present. Good arrangements are in place to review the quality of the provision. The childminder regularly reflects on many aspects of her practice to help her identify ways she can improve. For example, she recently changed how she carries out messy play activities with children of different age groups. This helped to increase children's involvement in activities and improved their outcomes. Ongoing consultation with parents supports the childminder's self-evaluation and reflective processes even further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is a well-qualified, experienced childcare practitioner. Her teaching is rooted in a good overall knowledge of how young children learn and develop. Very young babies are supported particularly well. For instance, the childminder makes eye contact with children when they sit in the high chair at mealtimes. She names the actions children make, such as 'spin, spin' when they move their drinking bottle around the tray of the chair. The childminder supports older children's literacy skills very well. This is illustrated when the childminder reads story books to children and when she models how to write. Children engage very well and develop good skills that provide a strong foundation for when they start school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder welcomes children into her warm and friendly home. Children benefit from a well-organised environment where they independently seek their own resources to suit the purposes of their play. The childminder works in partnership with parents. She maintains regular contact to ensure she meets children's emotional and physical needs. Parents say they enjoy receiving updates and photographs to show their children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder places strong emphasis on children learning outdoors. She makes good use of facilities in her local area, such as parks, the lighthouse and beach. This helps support children's good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. Younger children explore the learning environment with increasing confidence. They crawl around the floor, reach into resource boxes and pick up toys that interest them. Older children show high levels of motivation and use pencils and crayons confidently. They use them to draw lines and pretend to write birthday invitations.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501248 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 10059692 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 - 8 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 Sunderland. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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