Childminder 503940

Inspection date 21 September 2018 Previous inspection date 5 August 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 is qualified and very experienced. She recognises children's individual ways of learning and promotes their good progress. Children are motivated and confident to take part in a variety of activities and learn new things. n The childminder is warm and caring. She uses her good knowledge of how children learn to engage them well in play and exploration. She successfully teaches babies new vocabulary. For example, they learn to say animal names as they play. n The childminder supports children's physical well-being effectively. She plans a variety of activities that helps all children develop their mobility and be energetic while having fun. For example, the childminder skilfully uses a range of resources and equipment to support babies to learn to walk. n Children settle quickly. The childminder has flexible settling-in arrangements which are tailored to the needs of each child. Children are treated with kindness and form strong

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The provision is good

attachments with the childminder. n The childminder has good systems in place to monitor children's progress. She observes children closely and identifies what they need to learn next. She ensures that parents are fully informed about their children's learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder's evaluations are not highly focused on supporting her to raise the overall quality of practice to an outstanding level.

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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 evaluations even further to focus on improving the already good practice to an outstanding level.

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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 has a range of well-organised policies and procedures in place which helps her to provide a good service for children and their families. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children in her care. She has a thorough knowledge of the local procedures to follow in the event she has concerns about children's welfare. The childminder has a commitment to training and developing her own skills and knowledge. She attends regular network meetings and has close working relationships with other childminders in the local area.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children take part in a wide variety of stimulating activities that the childminder plans based on her good knowledge of their interests and learning needs. For example, babies explore a range of sensory materials that they find in treasure baskets. They learn to name different items and use all their senses to explore what they find. The childminder provides a wide range of toys and resources. Children are supported to make choices and play independently.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave very well. The childminder is a positive role model and has high expectations of children's behaviour. She regularly praises children and encourages them to follow the daily routines. The childminder takes children on many local outings. She promotes positive views of the local environment and the wider community. She builds on children's experiences and what they know about their local community. Children have good relationships with the childminder and their care needs are sensitively met. The childminder regularly discusses children's home routines with parents to replicate them in her own setting. Children's emotional well-being is extremely well promoted.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and personal development from their starting points. The childminder successfully prepares children for their next stage in learning and their move to school. Children's independence is promoted well. For example, they learn how to put their shoes and coat on. Babies develop a strong interest in books and spend time listening to their favourite stories with the childminder. They point to the pictures and repeat key words as they listen to stories.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 503940 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 10063042 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 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 5 August 2015

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The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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