Childminder in North Tyneside

Inspection date 31 August 2018 Previous inspection date 26 November 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 embedded effective strategies to help encourage parents to contribute to their children's learning. Parents state that they are very happy with the level of care the childminder provides for their children. The childminder provides regular information for parents regarding their children's progress. n The childminder completes observations and assessments of children's learning. She provides activities and resources based on children's interests. She uses this information to identify what they need to learn next. Children demonstrate good imaginative skills. They use toy vehicles and animals to create their own scenarios. n Children are confident. They have excellent opportunities to develop their physical skills. They use throw and kick balls in the large outdoor area. The childminder takes children on regular outings, including trips to soft-play centres and local parks. n Children sit close to the childminder and listen to well-loved stories. She encourages

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The provision is good

children to repeat familiar words and phrases. This helps to develop children's communication and language skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not fully provide children with the highest possible level of challenge during activities to help them make rapid progress. n The childminder has not considered further ways to extend professional development opportunities and raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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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 refine activities to offer even more challenge and help to encourage children to make the best possible progress in their learning n extend the opportunities for professional development to raise the quality of the already good practice to an outstanding level.

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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 possible indicators of abuse. She has effective reporting and recording systems in place. The childminder is aware of the steps to follow in the event of an allegation being made against herself or a family member. The childminder is aware of the importance of working with other professionals, including schools where children attend. She regularly reviews children's progress. This helps her to swiftly identify and address any gaps in children's learning. The childminder has identified areas of improvement and has addressed recommendations raised at the previous inspection. She routinely gathers the views of others to help to identify areas for development in her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are motivated to learn. The well-qualified childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how children learn, overall. She plays alongside them and encourages them to engage well in planned, purposeful play. Children interact well with others. They hide in tents in the outdoor area and explore their environment fully. The childminder encourages children to develop their mathematical skills. For instance, children learn to count different-sized containers during sand play. The childminder introduces mathematical language and talks to children about the weight and volume of the different containers. Children create sand moulds and talk about the different shapes. Children have a good range of resources to choose from. They follow their own lead during play. This helps to promote children's independence.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. They develop good levels of self-esteem and demonstrate close attachments to the childminder. Children are well settled. They follow good hygiene practices and manage their self-care skills well. Children learn to wash their hands before mealtimes and are provided with a range of healthy options. The childminder gathers information from parents when children first start at the setting. She provides individualised settling in visits tailored to children's needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas and have excellent opportunities to learn about the natural world. They help the childminder to fill bird feeders in the garden and learn what types of foods birds and animals eat. Children help to water plants and develop an understanding of how things grow. They are equipped with the key skills needed for future learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY389235 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 10065091 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 6 Date of previous inspection 26 November 2015

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The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Whitley Bay. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.50pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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