Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Inspection date 28 September 2018 Previous inspection date 8 July 2016

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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 a good understanding of the early years foundation stage. She knows each child well and uses their interests to encourage and support their learning. n Children thrive in the childminding environment. They make good progress in their development and develop useful skills for the next stage in their learning and starting school. n There is a strong partnership with parents. The childminder involves parents in all aspects of their children's care and learning. Parents speak highly of the service the childminder provides and feel well supported. They comment that their children, 'always arrive with a smile'. n Children enjoy a variety of visits to local community groups where they meet with other childminders and their children. The childminder provides children with opportunities to socialise in larger groups and make new friendships. n The childminder develops her professional knowledge. She attends training and

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The provision is good

networks with other childminders. The childminder ensures she develops her skills and keeps up to date with current practice to continually improve outcomes for children. n Partnership working with other professionals, providers and schools is highly effective. The childminder regularly shares valuable information with other professionals to support continuity in care and learning for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not regularly seek the views of parents to further build on evaluations of her setting and achieve continuous improvement at a higher level. n The childminder does not provide consistent opportunities for children to learn about the similarities and differences between people and cultures beyond their own community.

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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 seek the views of parents to further evaluate the provision and target areas for continuous improvement n enhance the opportunities for children to learn about the similarities and differences between people and cultures beyond their own community.

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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 had on children's learning. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and her assistant. She looked at a selection of relevant documentation. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector interacted with children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant understand their roles and responsibilities to protect children. They are aware of the signs and symptoms that would concern them about a child's welfare. The childminder knows the procedures to follow to report any issues. She works with an assistant and they regularly meet to evaluate their service and discuss their practice. The childminder supports her assistant well to understand his responsibilities and keep his knowledge up to date. She has reviewed her policies and procedures to reflect the changes in handling children's information and data. The childminder maintains a good overview of children's progress, enabling her to quickly identify any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play and completes accurate assessments of their learning. She uses this information to plan effectively for what children need to learn next. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to use many different materials to develop their early writing skills. Children are motivated to make marks with paints, brushes and sponges. Young children show a great deal of pride in their artwork and demonstrate a sense of achievement. The childminder and her assistant use appropriate language to help promote children's understanding of colour, shape and number during their play. Children develop their physical skills when they scoop, pour and dig in the sand. The childminder encourages children to develop their imaginations. They engage in role play and enjoy dressing up pretending to be a princess and dancing to music.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop warm and caring relationships with the childminder and her assistant. They know children's individual needs and personalities very well. Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder encourages children to share, take turns and use good manners when they play. Children know where to find their favourite toys and make many independent decisions about their play. Children have regular opportunities to be outside in the fresh air. They regularly play outside in the garden and go to local parks. They are encouraged to eat a range of healthy, nutritional snacks and meals. Children are encouraged to follow good hygiene routines and be as independent as possible.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy, well settled and confident during their time in the setting. They play happily in a homely environment and are confident to make choices and decisions. Children are eager to learn and are motivated by the activities provided. They learn to be sociable and confident with other adults and children. Young children show good levels of excitement and enthusiasm when they play. Children communicate well and express themselves effectively. They play cooperatively with one another. Young children are beginning to show independence in their self-care skills. For example, they learn to feed themselves, wash their hands and go to the toilet independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY458334 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10064905 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 0 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 8 July 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Newcastle Upon Tyne. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-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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