Childminder in South Tyneside

Childminder report 4 Wakefield Avenue, South Shields, Tyne and Wear NE34 7QN

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Inspection date 28 September 2018 Previous inspection date 14 July 2014

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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 places a high priority on children's health and safety. The environment is clean and well maintained. She implements robust, ongoing risk assessments to help to minimise any hazards to children. n The childminder works effectively with parents. She talks to parents about what their children enjoy doing and where they are in their learning. n Children are cared for in a home-from-home environment. They develop a very good relationship with the childminder. Parents comment that the childminder knows children well and instantly recognises how children are feeling. They believe her caring and cheerful personality helps children to manage their moods and feelings. n Children make good progress. They are confident learners who are engaged and motivated. n Children behave well. The childminder has clear behavioural expectations which she consistently reinforces.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder's self-evaluation and plans for professional development are not sufficiently focused on raising the quality of teaching to the highest level. n The childminder does not use her assessments to precisely identify what children need to learn next to help them to make rapid progress.

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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 strengthen self-evaluation and plans for professional development and focus more specifically on raising the quality of teaching to a higher level n use assessments to precisely identify what children need to learn next.

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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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of signs and symptoms which may indicate possible abuse to children. She knows who to contact should she have any concerns about children's welfare. She attends mandatory training to keep her knowledge up to date. Recent training has helped to strengthen the childminder's understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty guidance. The childminder monitors children's learning and identifies areas where further support is needed, overall. The childminder understands the importance of working with schools and nurseries. She talks to staff to find out what children are doing and how she can support them further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities to cover children's learning across the seven areas of learning. For example, she plans activities to help children to learn about caring for living things. Children enjoy making bird feeders. They excitedly finish the task so that they can feed the birds. The childminder shows children how to do things and then gives children time to try things out for themselves. For instance, she shows children how to make fat balls for the birds before they attempt to make them, themselves. Children explore the different shapes and sizes they make and talk about the feel of the mixture in their hands. The childminder extends children's interests effectively. For example, children enjoy looking at a book about birds after hanging up the bird feeders. Good support by the childminder helps children to recall events in their own experience, such as feeding birds at the park.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder places a high priority on children's well-being. She goes out of her way to make sure that children are happy in her care. Children say they enjoy coming to the childminder. They say she makes them laugh and they feel safe. The childminder finds out detailed information about children's individual learning and care needs. This helps her to support children's emotional well-being, when they first start. She helps children to understand how they can adopt healthy lifestyles. For example, she provides a range of healthy meals and snacks. Children have opportunities for fresh air and exercise. They enjoy playing in the childminder's garden and going to soft-play centres.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They acquire a range of skills which prepare them well for the next stage in their learning. Children are confident communicators. They talk confidently to visitors about things they enjoy doing. They begin to develop their independence as they put on their shoes and feed themselves. Children learn how to handle books correctly, turning the pages one at a time.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY362809 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 10069754 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 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 14 July 2014

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The childminder registered in 2007. The childminding provision operates all year round, from 6.45am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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