Childminder EY290382

Inspection date 24 September 2018 Previous inspection date 22 January 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 keen to improve her practice continually. She meets regularly with other childminders and they share current information on early years issues. This helps her to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. n The childminder has a secure knowledge of where children are in their learning. She observes children during their play and identifies what they need to learn next. n Children are cared for in a home-from-home environment. They have a very good relationship with the childminder. They enjoy playing games and laugh in delight as they play peek-a-boo. n The childminder places a high priority on children's health and safety. The environment is clean and well maintained. The childminder implements robust, ongoing risk assessments to help minimise any hazards to children. n Children make good progress in their learning. They are confident and enthusiastic learners who eagerly explore their learning environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Some children do not make as rapid progress in their development of spoken language, as the childminder does not consistently make the best use of opportunities to support their communication skills. n The childminder does not consistently provide a variety of opportunities to support younger children's development in early writing.

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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 make better use of opportunities to support children's spoken language skills, to help them to make more-rapid progress n provide a greater variety of opportunities to support younger children's early writing skills.

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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 practice well and has identified precise areas where she can improve further. She targets her professional development to strengthen her practice. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms which may indicate possible abuse to children. She knows whom to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare, and attends mandatory training to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder monitors children's learning and takes effective action, overall, when further support is required.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy their learning and are engaged and motivated. The childminder plans activities to support their interests well. Young children have fun painting with brushes and stampers, and explore how they can make marks. The childminder observes children and extends their learning effectively. For example, when children explore the buttons on electronic toys, the childminder demonstrates how they can use the toys in different ways. The childminder plans precisely for children's learning from the beginning and involves parents in her initial assessments. For example, she encourages parents to tell her what their children already know and can do when they first start attending. Good ongoing communication helps parents to understand where their children are in their learning and how they can support them further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy their time with this calm and caring childminder. She knows children well and quickly identifies when they are tired or hungry. For example, she gives younger children an early lunch and sleep when they show signs of tiredness. Children behave well. The childminder works with parents effectively to establish a shared approach to managing children's behaviour. This helps her to support children's emotional well-being. Children develop a good understanding of how to keep themselves healthy. For example, young children enjoy using sponges and towels to wash and dry their hands before meals. They enjoy healthy meals and eagerly help themselves to vegetable sticks at lunchtime. Children have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and exercise. For example, they enjoy chasing bubbles in the childminder's garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and make good progress in their learning. They develop their independence skills as they choose the resources they wish to use. Young children learn how to use tools, such as paintbrushes, and demonstrate increasing concentration as they paint. Children use numbers spontaneously in their play. They gain a good range of skills which prepares them well for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY290382 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 10070328 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 22 January 2015

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The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Blaydon, Gateshead. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm on 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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