Childminder EY420860

Inspection date 2 October 2018 Previous inspection date 4 November 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 provides a homely environment where children are happy and confident. Children are treated with kindness and respect and form strong attachments with the childminder, who is attentive to their individual needs. n The qualified and experienced childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She uses effective observations and assessments to track children's progress and identify what they need to learn next. n Children make good progress in their communication and language development. The childminder supports young children effectively as they progress from saying single words to forming simple sentences. n Children settle very quickly. They form warm, trusting relationships with the childminder. She gets to know them well and follows their routines. Children are emotionally secure in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Occasionally, the childminder does not use a range of strategies to maintain children's attention and engagement during more focused activities, such as story time. n The childminder has not embedded highly focused professional development opportunities to improve the overall quality of teaching and support all children to make excellent 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 implement a wider range of strategies to maintain children's attention and engagement at the highest levels at all times n continue to strengthen professional development opportunities and research best practice to provide highly stimulating activities and promote children's excellent progress.

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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 child protection and how to keep children safe. She knows how to report any concerns about a child or an allegation made against her. The childminder has excellent systems, policies and procedures in place which support her to provide a high-quality service for children and their families. For instance, parents receive a detailed welcome pack when their children first start which provides them with valuable information about the service that she offers. The childminder is a reflective practitioner. She evaluates the quality of her service and identifies areas for further development. She values feedback from parents and uses this to continually improve the service she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands children's individual ways of learning and provides a good range of activities that encourages their participation well. For example, a collage activity supports children to look at photos of themselves and notice their features. The childminder keeps detailed information about children's learning and development. She closely monitors children's progress and works with parents to promote continuity in care and learning. For example, parents comment that they are pleased to be given the opportunity to take their children's files home and regularly contribute key learning information from home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's independence well. She encourages them to put their coat and shoes on before they go outside and they help her to set the table at mealtimes. Children behave well. The childminder is a positive role model and has high expectations. She models turn taking and sharing, and praises toddlers when they play well together. Children have many opportunities to engage in high-quality learning outdoors. The childminder's garden is extremely well resourced. Toddlers are delighted to explore the mud kitchen and develop good physical skills using a range of equipment. This is enhanced further when children take part in regular trips to the childminder's allotment and local nature parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. Overall, they are motivated and eager to take part in a range of different activities with the childminder. For example, toddlers are delighted to explore sensory materials during which they find out how different materials change when they add water. They use all of their senses to talk about changes they notice. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420860 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 10063046 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 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 4 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Birtley. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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