Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Inspection date 7 September 2018 Previous inspection date 13 October 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 Children have a very good relationship with the childminder and other children. They settle quickly and thrive in the home-from-home environment. n Children make good progress. Parents speak highly about the progress their children make. n The childminder's good teaching is rooted in a good knowledge of how children learn. She plans activities to help support children's engagement and motivation, overall. n The childminder works well with local schools and has developed a working relationship which is based on mutual respect. There is a good two-way flow of information between the school and childminder that helps to support individual children effectively. n The childminder has clear behavioural expectations which children respond to and understand. She talks to parents about how she manages children's behaviour. This helps to encourage a shared approach to this.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not gather sufficient information from parents about children's learning and development when they first start and after long periods of absence, such as school holidays. n At times, the childminder does not consistently support younger children's interests during their play to promote their learning 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 build further on the good partnerships with parents, gathering information to extend children's learning and development to an even higher level n strengthen good teaching further and identify and respond swiftly to younger children's individual interests as they 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 indoors and outdoors, 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 a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms that may indicate possible abuse to children. She knows whom to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder is keen to develop her provision further. She has identified areas where she can improve her practice. She attends all mandatory training and this helps her to keep up to date with changes. She monitors children's learning and takes effective action when she identifies areas where further support is needed. The childminder understands the importance of working with other professionals, such as health visitors. She is keen to establish a shared approach to supporting children's development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her skills and knowledge to plan a range of activities to engage children, generally. For example, children thoroughly enjoy exploring the paint. Older children enjoy the feel of the paint as they make handprints. They delight in the patterns that they make using foam rollers. The childminder observes children's learning and identifies what they need to learn next. She demonstrates a good understanding of how to support children's language. For example, she carefully and clearly articulates words and phrases that younger children are trying to say. This helps to expand their vocabulary. Children are given time throughout the session to choose what they want to do. The childminder plays alongside children and demonstrates how to use resources, such as cars and garages.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have a lovely relationship with the childminder. For example, young children laugh with delight as the childminder says 'bless you' in a range of different voices. Children enjoy the praise they receive, especially when they are kind to other children. The childminder helps children to learn how to share their toys with others. For instance, she consistently reminds young children that they need to let other children have a turn. The childminder supports children's good health. They enjoy healthy snacks and meals, and plenty of fresh air and exercise. The childminder recognises that children sometimes need to be tired and out of breath. She plans regular opportunities for games, such as football or chasing games, to support this.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and some children make better than good progress, particularly in their physical development. Children learn a good range of skills which helps to support the next stage in their learning. They learn to count with numbers in order. For example, young children enthusiastically count as they come down the stairs. Older children begin to count a set of objects accurately. Children use a range of painting tools with increasing control. Older children show good control as they paint lines and circles.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY295449 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10064875 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 13 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The setting opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, except bank holidays and family holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am until 5.30pm.

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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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Registers

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