Childminder in Gateshead

Childminder report 124 Dryden Road, GATESHEAD, Tyne and Wear NE9 5TX

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Inspection date 25 September 2018 Previous inspection date 10 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 has good knowledge of children's development and how they learn. She makes detailed observations of their learning and development, and plans interesting activities that support children to make good progress. For example, children show high levels of determination as they learn to thread laces through bobbins. Their physical skills are well developed. n The childminder has good relationships with parents. They are well informed about what their children need to learn next and how they can support their children's learning at home. n The childminder evaluates the quality of her setting effectively. She reflects well on the service she provides, identifying her setting's strengths and areas to improve, to help improve children's outcomes. n The learning environment is well organised and has a range of toys and resources for the children to explore. Children are able to make choices and develop their

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The provision is good

independence as they play. For example, they select their favourite small-world toys and play imaginatively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n On occasions, opportunities are missed to support toddlers to learn to manage their own feelings and behaviour.

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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 utilise all opportunities to consistently support toddlers to learn to manage their feelings and behaviour.

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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 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 well-qualified and experienced childminder is fully committed to her own professional development. She works closely with other childminders and the local authority adviser to ensure she is up to date with current practice and legislation. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of how to recognise and report any concerns about a child's welfare. She keeps detailed, well-organised childminding records. The childminder works closely in partnership with other early years settings that children attend, which helps to promote consistency in their learning and care. The childminder completes regular assessments of children's learning. She builds on their previous achievements and has effective systems in place to monitor children's development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is skilled at playing alongside children and following their interests. Children are keen to learn new things and involve the childminder in their play. For example, they are keen to share their knowledge of colours, shapes and counting as they build towers. The development of children's communication and language skills is promoted well. Children talk enthusiastically about what they are doing and are confident in asking for help if needed. Children are determined and motivated learners. They explore the toys and resources available to them and enjoy interactions from the childminder to support their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop warm, trusting relationships with the childminder. She is calm, patient and caring in her approach and acts as a good role model. Children's emotional well- being is effectively promoted. The childminder supervises children vigilantly and effectively supports their good health. For instance, children understand that they need to wash their hands before they eat. The childminder has good routines in place that support children to understand their time with her. For example, they help to tidy up in preparation for lunchtime. The childminder takes children to many local groups in the area, which supports them to play and learn as part of a larger group.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They learn a range of skills that prepares them for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to school. For example, toddlers show high levels of interest in their favourite stories. They select books for the childminder to read, help to turn the pages and confidently count up to ten animals on the page.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438911 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 10063048 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 13 Date of previous inspection 10 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Gateshead. She holds early years professional status. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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