Childminder in Northumberland

Childminder report 141 Plessey Road, BLYTH, Northumberland NE24 3JN

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Inspection date 12 September 2018 Previous inspection date 23 July 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 Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder shares information with parents that helps to provide a consistent approach to meeting children's care needs and supporting their ongoing development. n The childminder continually reviews her provision to improve. She meets regularly with other childminders and they share up-to-date information on early years issues. n The childminder provides children with a stimulating and well-resourced learning environment. Children have lots of fun and participate enthusiastically in the many exciting learning opportunities available. n The childminder is a good role model to children. Children form good relationships with the childminder and each other. They cooperate, share toys and take turns. Children's behaviour is good. n Overall, children make continued progress in their learning and development because the childminder provides good support for their different stages of development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to support children in counting and making comparisons between quantity and size. n Occasionally the childminder misses the opportunity to support children's language and speaking skills further.

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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 make the most of opportunities to support children in counting and comparing quantity and size n ensure that children learn the correct pronunciation of words to develop their speaking skills further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector took account of the views of parents through some written feedback provided. 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 and working in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through some written feedback provided. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder identifies and successfully minimises potential risks in her home and garden. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date and is clear of the signs of abuse and neglect. She ensures her assistant fully understands her role and responsibilities. For example, she shares all her policies and procedures, including safeguarding. The childminder completes regular observations of children's learning and works alongside other professionals to track children's development and to plan the next steps for their learning. Parents speak highly of the childminder and say she is very supportive towards them. The childminder is reflective and evaluates the quality of her service. She identifies strengths and areas of development to improve the outcomes for the children. Close links with other childminders allows good practice to be shared in addition to shared contributions from

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment where children feel safe and explore confidently. Children make good progress from their starting points and the childminder understands the importance of focusing on children's interests and abilities to help engage them in play and learning. For example, they enjoy sensory play and have lots of fun discovering how the coloured foam soap feels. They state it feels soft and squidgy. They enjoy pushing buggies and riding on small cars and bikes, being aware of the space around them. They skilfully climb up the ladder to the slide and squeal with enjoyment as they descend. They select from various tools, such as sticks and cotton buds to paint marks. All of this provides children with good opportunities to strengthen their muscles, supporting them to develop early writing skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled. The childminder forms close emotional relationships with children and provides them with a positive role model to copy. She patiently encourages children to learn to do things for themselves to develop their independence. For example they learn to dress themselves for outdoor play. Children develop an understanding of how to keep themselves safe and learn that too many toys scattered around the room floor are a tripping hazard. The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles effectively. She provides them with an abundance of different fruits to try and lots of opportunities to gain fresh air and exercise, contributing towards their good physical health. Children behave well and have a good understanding of what the childminder expects. They learn to share and take turns and be aware of others around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active, keen and curious learners. All children make good progress overall, in preparation for their future learning and move to school. They choose and select resources for themselves and learn to manage their self-care needs independently. The childminder uses resources well to help children learn about the differences that exist between people in the wider world.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY404008 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 10065201 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 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 23 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Blyth. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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