Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Childminder report 46 Derwentdale Gardens, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE NE7 7QN

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Inspection date 17 September 2018 Previous inspection date 21 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 The childminder works well with schools and nurseries to find out where children are in their learning and how she can support them further. n The childminder is well qualified and uses this knowledge to plan motivational activities that support children's interests. n Children learning English as an additional language make better than good progress. They learn new words rapidly and gain confidence in using English. n Children are happy and settled, and are cared for in a home-from-home environment. n Children make good progress. They are engaged and motivated. They concentrate well and demonstrate good levels of perseverance. n Children behave well. The childminder has clear behavioural expectations which children consistently follow. For example, they understand that they must tidy up when asked to maintain a safe play environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently use her good assessments to identify precisely what children need to learn next to help them make rapid progress. n Although partnerships with parents are good overall, the childminder does not consistently obtain sufficient detailed information from parents about children's learning and development when they first start attending, to build on their abilities from the earliest possible opportunity.

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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 identify even more precisely what children need to learn next n obtain even more detailed information from parents about children's achievements when they first start attending and strengthen children's learning even further.

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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 childminder evaluates her provision and identifies how she could improve further. She seeks the views of parents to inform her evaluations. She is keen to develop her own professional development and has identified training to support her knowledge further. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has recently updated her safeguarding training. She has an up-to-date knowledge of 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. Overall, the childminder monitors children's learning and identifies where further support is needed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well and plans activities to engage and motivate them. For example, she plans activities around aeroplanes to engage a child who has recently been on an aeroplane. The childminder plays alongside children and gives them support where necessary. For example, when children are completing jigsaws, she helps children to work out how to make the pieces fit into the space. The childminder has a good understanding of how to support the development of children's language. For example, she observes and comments on what they are doing. She repeats and extends what children are saying and listens carefully to their questions. Activities, such as looking at books and singing, support their language development further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have a very good relationship with the childminder. They enjoy playing popular games with the childminder and laugh in delight as marbles drop through the straws. Good support from the childminder helps children to understand that they must take turns when playing games. Children say that they enjoy coming to the childminder's house. They respond well to the praise they receive and are confident to express their thoughts and feelings. Children develop a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy. For instance, older children understand where they must wait for the childminder when they are walking to school. They enjoy a range of healthy meals, particularly the roast dinners.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They enjoy their learning and gain a good range of skills which prepares them well for school. Children draw and paint with a clear purpose in mind. They learn to write their name and other words. They enjoy talking about numbers, shapes and size. They develop their mathematical skills further as they complete jigsaws, looking for different shaped pieces. Children count objects accurately to 10 and begin to recognise numbers to 10 and beyond.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY400081 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10064880 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 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 21 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in High Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with her husband as a co-childminder. The childminder holds an early years 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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