Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Childminder report 8 Cherrywood, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE6 4NW

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Inspection date 18 September 2018 Previous inspection date 28 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 effectively with other professionals to support children's learning and development. She is proactive in establishing meetings with other professionals to ensure a shared approach to supporting children's learning. n The childminder is well qualified and she uses her skills and knowledge well to plan a range of enjoyable and challenging activities, overall. n The childminder knows where children are in their learning and identifies what they need to learn next. n Children are incredibly happy in the childminder's care. They develop very good relationships with the childminder and other children. n Children make good progress. They concentrate well on activities and are engaged and motivated to learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although partnerships with parents are good, overall, the childminder does not always obtain sufficient detailed information from parents about children's learning and development when they first start attending. n The childminder does not always provide a wide range of opportunities to support younger children's early writing development.

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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 obtain even more detailed information from parents about children's achievements when they first start attending and strengthen children's learning even further n provide a wider range of activities to support younger children's early writing development.

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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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows who to contact should she have any concerns about children's welfare. In addition, she has a good understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty, England and Wales 2015. The childminder reviews the quality of her provision and obtains the views of parents and children. She attends mandatory training to ensure she keeps her knowledge of safeguarding up to date. The childminder monitors children's learning and takes action when further support is required.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy their learning. Activities, such as making pizzas or painting with vehicles, help children to become engaged. The childminder uses her qualifications well to plan activities that support what children need to learn next, overall. The childminder recognises the importance of children learning through play. She plays alongside children and observes what they are doing. She gives children time to try things for themselves but intervenes to provide further support when this is required. The childminder supports children's developing literacy skills. Children enjoy looking at books with the childminder. Good questioning helps children to express their thoughts and ideas as they look at books together. Older children begin to predict possible outcomes in stories. For example, they confidently predict how the farmer in a story could get his sheep home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. Parents say the childminder is 'one in a million' and their children enjoy spending time with her. The childminder helps children to develop an understanding of how they can keep themselves healthy. They enjoy a range of healthy meals and snacks. Children begin to understand how good hygiene practices support their good health. They also enjoy fresh air and exercise as they play in the childminder's well-equipped garden. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, they understand that they must put toys away to prevent accidents. Older children also understand how they can keep themselves safe outside. Children settle quickly. The childminder obtains detailed information about children's care needs to help her support their emotional well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. Children are physically active. For example, younger children enjoy playing monsters in the childminder's garden. Older children count pictures and objects accurately. They enjoy painting and concentrate intently as they carefully cover a small car with paint. They use tools, such as brushes, with good control. Children develop a good range of skills, which help to prepare them well for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319073 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10064872 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 28 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder was registered in 1996 and lives in Walkergate, Newcastle. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Sunday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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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