Childminder EY408826

Inspection date 5 September 2018 Previous inspection date 7 August 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n Children have excellent relationships with the childminder. The childminder is extremely responsive and respectful. She has a sensitive and caring approach that helps children to feel emotionally very secure. n Children play and learn in a safe and homely environment. They have rich opportunities to play and explore outdoors, which are highly effective in supporting their well-being. n The quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides a range of interesting and exciting activities to help to promote children's learning. Children are enthusiastic to learn and make good progress. They develop effectively the key skills needed for their eventual move to school or the next stage in their learning. n Children benefit from daily outings. They have excellent opportunities to develop their social skills and learn about the world around them. n Good relationships with parents and extremely flexible settling-in procedures help

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The provision is good

support children to settle quickly and very well. n The childminder reflects well on her practice and the service she provides. She is ambitious for the setting and children in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not always gather detailed information about what children can already do, know and understand before they start to help her to plan more precisely for what they need to learn next.

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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 enhance the information gathered on entry about what children already know, understand and can do to plan more precisely for their future learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at all relevant documentation, such as children's records, policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of statutory requirements and has completed safeguarding training to keep herself up to date. The childminder's home is welcoming, safe and secure. Children benefit from a broad and balanced range of activities and thoughtfully planned spaces to play. The childminder is extremely organised. Highly effective records and routines help to keep children healthy and safe. The childminder effectively monitors and supervises her assistant. She shares regular information with parents and their feedback is very positive. The childminder regularly attends training to benefit outcomes for children. She is fully committed to the continuous improvement of the service she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively helps to extend children's learning through play. She regularly observes children at play and overall, uses this information to help to plan future activities that effectively support their learning. The childminder offers exciting activities that interest and motivate children. She has a good understanding of how to support children's mathematical development. Children help to count scoops of jelly and talk about the colour and number of cups they help to stack. Children are well supported to develop their communication and language skills. The childminder comments regularly on what children are doing and repeats words and phrases to help to support their language development effectively. Close links with the local school help to support a consistent approach to children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder praises and very skilfully encourages children and is highly effective in supporting their growing confidence and self-esteem. She is an excellent role model. Children's behaviour is very good. Opportunities for children's sensory development are excellent. Babies are encouraged to explore barefoot and children enjoy investigating everyday objects and natural materials, such as brushes and sponges. They enjoy superb opportunities for physical play and fresh air in the secure and attractive garden. Children are provided with a very healthy and balanced range of meals and snacks. They thoroughly enjoy taking part in picnics in the garden. The childminder keeps parents well informed of their children's care daily.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are progressing well and acquiring the skills they need for future learning. They learn to use good manners and play cooperatively for their age. Children are curious and have an enthusiasm for learning. They show an increasing willingness to try new activities, such as exploring unfamiliar foods using their senses. Children are focused and engaged in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY408826 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10064883 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 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 7 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Westerhope, Newcastle upon Tyne. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 5.15pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She works occasionally with an assistant.

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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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