Childminder EY537691

Inspection date 24 September 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 a good understanding of how children learn. She provides a wide range of interesting and challenging activities, and children are eager to explore. Children make good progress from their initial starting points n Children are very happy and confident and enjoy their time with the childminder. They are emotionally secure because the childminder is attentive, and has a lovely caring rapport with them. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps them well informed about their children's care each day and how well they are progressing. Parents state that they are very happy with the care their children receive. n The childminder is fully committed to extending her professional knowledge and understanding. She attends regular training and this helps her to understand how to support children in their play experiences, such as working with two-year-old-children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, the childminder's questioning of children is not fully effective to support their thinking skills at the highest level. n The childminder has not yet fully utilised children's access to outdoor play so that they can be outside in all weathers.

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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 enrich current teaching practice to increase opportunities for children to have time to think and put their thoughts into words n enhance children's access to outdoor play to help to fully support children who prefer to play outside in all weathers.

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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 had a tour of the premises and spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents given verbally and through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows children and their families well. She has a good understanding of her role in keeping children safe. The childminder is confident in recognising and recording concerns, such as any changes to children's behaviour or well-being and how to report these. The childminder regularly evaluates her provision to assess what she does well and where she can improve on practice to benefit children. She monitors children's progress closely and this helps her to identify whether there are any gaps in learning that are emerging and she quickly puts plans in place to build on children's skills. The childminder understands the importance of sharing information with other settings that children attend and carries out progress checks on children at the age of two years.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is qualified and experienced and uses her knowledge of how children develop to plan challenging learning opportunities. Children are motivated to get involved and explore what they can do with the resources. For example, children are eager to examine conkers. The childminder skilfully introduces mathematics as she asks children how many there are. Children are fascinated with what might be inside the shell and peel it off to reveal the conker inside. This leads to discussions about whether they feel hard or soft. The childminder repeats words to reinforce early language skills. Children delight in joining in with familiar rhymes. They excitedly move their bodies, do the actions and sing along. This helps to develop their good vocabulary skills. The childminder helps children to understand the world. For example, they mix lard, seeds and raisins to make bird food that will go in the garden. They talk about whether the

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder maintains a welcoming and stimulating environment. Children freely explore the resources available and enjoy being able to develop their own ideas and interests in their play. The childminder sets simple rules and is consistently polite and respectful. She guides children in their play, intervening where needed and talking to children about sharing the resources. Children behave well. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles and children learn about the importance of a healthy diet. They develop their independence, for example, they make their own sandwiches at lunchtime and confidently take off their own coats and shoes when they come inside. Children enjoy exploring different textures with their fingers. They have fun outdoors with sand, water and natural objects. Children learn about a wide range of celebrations and festivals during the year, such as Chinese New Year, St Patrick's Day, Easter and Diwali.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their development. They are well prepared for starting school. For example, they develop early writing skills as they make marks on paper and tell the childminder that they have drawn a circle. Children listen, concentrate and follow instructions well. For example, they recognise the tidy-up music and help to put the toys away.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537691 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 10076909 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 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Cramlington, Northumberland. She operates all year round, from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-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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Registers

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