Childminder in Northumberland

Childminder report 6 Ashfield Terrace, Shilbottle, ALNWICK, Northumberland NE66 2UX

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Inspection date 18 September 2018 Previous inspection date 17 July 2014

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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 has established positive relationships with other settings that children attend. She shares information about children's progress and ensures a consistent approach to children's care and learning. n Planning and assessments are robust and updated effectively. The childminder identifies next steps in children's learning well. All children make good progress in their development. n The childminder organises trips for children to enjoy, such as to the local library and toddler groups. This gives them lots of opportunities to socialise with other children and to develop their self-confidence skills in group situations. n The childminder gently corrects mispronounced words back to the children. This contributes positively to the children's emerging language and speech acquisition. n The childminder consistently praises children on their achievements, which helps to raise their self-esteem and self-awareness.

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The provision is good

n Young children are beginning to use and understand mathematics, displaying good emerging counting skills during their play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Sometimes, the childminder does not use self-evaluation precisely to identify ways to improve the quality of teaching and learning still further. n The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to celebrate children's achievements and creations.

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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 refine evaluation systems to fully identify strengths and weaknesses in practice and to ensure high standards of teaching are maintained n further enhance opportunities for children to celebrate their achievements together.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed children taking part in activities in the childminder's home. She carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector had a tour of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children throughout the inspection at appropriate times. n The inspector sampled a range of documents, including a selection of policies and procedures, risk assessment records and children's learning files. n The inspector took into account the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder regularly attends child protection and safeguarding courses and demonstrates a confident knowledge of the procedures to follow, should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has completed a variety of professional courses to help improve her practice. For example, schema training has enabled her to understand children's patterns of play and how to further support their individual interests and needs. Partnerships with parents are very strong. Parents are extremely happy with the care their children receive. They write positive comments, such as how kind and caring the childminder is and how she provides a home-from-home environment. Furthermore, the childminder regularly asks for parents' and children's views about the setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a robust understanding of the learning and development requirements. She makes good use of the information she gains when children first start, and plans exciting activities she knows they will enjoy. For instance, following a farming theme, the children delight in loading and unloading small bales of hay, on and off, the large metal tractor and trailer. The childminder effectively extended this activity to further promote children's understanding of the natural world. For example, by exploring wheat grains and grinding them into flour, skilfully using a pestle and mortar, before making their own bread. The childminder has good systems to track children's individual development, which quickly highlight any gaps in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a very strong understanding of children's personal, social and emotional development. She is kind and caring. Her home is warm and welcoming and she forms close relationships with the children. This is demonstrated when children frequently approach her for snuggles, which strongly supports their emotional needs. Children have regular opportunities to develop their physical skills and learn about nature. For example, they carefully feed the childminder's chickens and working collaboratively, they excitedly collect the chicken's eggs. The childminder helps young children to wash their hands afterwards, which effectively promotes their understanding of good hygiene procedures. Children learn about healthy foods. They enthusiastically eat a variety of fresh fruit and drink water.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are prepared well for their future learning, such as pre-school or school. They concentrate well as they listen to stories and eagerly engage with the story line. They confidently explore the learning environment and happily play with their chosen activity for extended periods.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY397855 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 10069663 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 17 July 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Shilbottle, Alnwick. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds a degree in psychology.

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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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