Childminder EY281909

Inspection date 25 September 2018 Previous inspection date 11 September 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 Children are cared for in a home-from-home environment. They are happy and confident in the childminder's care. They comment that the childminder is like family to them and that they enjoy making cakes with her. n The childminder has a good relationship with parents. She uses a variety of methods of communication to help ensure parents are well informed about their child's day. n Children make better than good progress in communication and language. They are highly articulate. They listen intently and talk confidently about recent events with clarity. n The childminder is keen to be the best she possibly can be and seeks the views of parents and children when evaluating her provision. She identifies areas where she could strengthen her provision further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Older children's progress in writing is not as rapid as other areas of learning as the childminder does not consistently make the best use of opportunities for children to practise and refine their developing skills. n Although partnerships with school are good overall, the childminder does not consistently obtain enough information to complement individual children's ongoing learning.

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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 best use of all opportunities to strengthen older children's writing skills and help them to make more rapid progress n strengthen the already good partnerships with school and complement individual children's learning even more effectively.

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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 and children through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is passionate about her role and she is keen to ensure she keeps her knowledge and skills updated. For example, she uses childminder forums to strengthen her practice further. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a very good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of possible abuse to children. She knows whom to contact should she have any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder has an excellent understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty guidance. She attends mandatory training to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder monitors children's learning and takes effective action when further support is required.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified. She uses her skills and knowledge well to plan motivational and enjoyable activities to support what children need to learn next. Children eagerly anticipate making play dough. They enjoy exploring what happens to the mixture as they add dyes. They experiment with different colours as they add pink and red together, while others try to make purple. Children concentrate well as they add glitter to the mixture and make different shapes. Children develop good imagination skills. The childminder provides a range of opportunities for children to lead their own learning. She plays alongside children, supporting and extending their play. For example, as older children develop a storyline about after-school clubs, the childminder extends this, enrolling her children into the club.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder clearly enjoys her role. She is enthusiastic as she talks to the children about experiences they have all shared. Children climb onto her knee as they talk, demonstrating the close bond that they share. Parents say that they rate the childminding service very highly. Children demonstrate a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. They talk about what they have for snack. They confidently explain that they have fruit or cheese, with an occasional treat on a Friday. Children enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise. They go to the park and enjoy taking the childminder's dog for a walk. Children behave well. The childminder has clear behavioural expectations, which she consistently reinforces.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress overall. They are engaged and motivated to learn and eagerly anticipate making play dough. They are incredibly confident as they greet visitors to the setting. Older children are confident to express their opinions as they tell the childminder how she could improve her play kitchen. They learn about mathematical language as they measure ingredients for the play dough. Children gain a good range of skills which supports them in their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY281909 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10064874 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 4 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 11 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne. She holds a relevant qualification at level 3. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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