Childminder in Gateshead

Inspection date 10 October 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 developed good relationships with parents. She knows the families well and regularly maintains a daily exchange of information regarding children's care and developmental needs. This helps to ensure a consistent approach. n The childminder's systems for observation and assessment are good. She identifies what children need to learn next and closely monitors their learning and development. n The childminder knows what children enjoy. This helps her to plan challenging activities that engage children's interest. The childminder is very skilled in recognising when to intervene to enhance children's play and when to move their learning on, so they remain interested and engaged. n The childminder maintains a very safe, welcoming and stimulating environment. She has accurate expectations of children and supports them effectively to try new things. This helps children develop their confidence and independence as they play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Very occasionally, opportunities to further develop children's early mathematical skills are overlooked. n The childminder has not fully explored all possible methods to obtain information from other settings that children attend to support greater continuity in their care and 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 even more use of opportunities during activities and routines to develop children's awareness of shapes n develop a wider range of ways to consistently make the most of partnerships with other settings that children attend.

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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 with the children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of her responsibilities and works hard to keep children safe. She knows children well and is confident in recognising and recording concerns, such as any changes to children's behaviour. The childminder has developed efficient ways to monitor children's progress. She identifies gaps in their learning and promptly addresses them. The childminder evaluates her practice and ensures that she keeps her knowledge about early years issues up to date, such as through proactive research and training. The childminder regularly obtains the views of parents and children to reflect on her practice and the overall service that she provides. Written feedback from parents is very complimentary.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's communication and language development skilfully. For example, she provides quality interaction with children to encourage them to talk about their ideas and explore new words. The childminder uses a variety of teaching methods, such as demonstrating how to do things and giving them guidance as they play. This helps children to consolidate their learning and engage in what they need to learn next. The childminder effectively promotes children's understanding of the world. For example, children turn over logs in the garden and show great interest in the bugs they find underneath. Overall, the childminder provides children with good mathematical learning opportunities. For example, as young children explore filling and pouring water they show a good understanding of concepts such as full and empty. They also begin to count and name some colours.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form strong relationships with the dedicated childminder. They are extremely settled and very at home in the childminder's care. Children confidently lead their own play and ideas as they move freely between the garden and the playroom. Children behave well because they are kept fully engaged in their play and are supported well by the childminder. Her good role modelling, and meaningful discussions about acceptable behaviour, help children to understand right from wrong. The childminder makes very good use of the garden and the local area as resources in her teaching. For example, she takes children to local toddler groups, library and other attractions. These provide them with opportunities to play and socialise with other children in the community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are interested and motivated to learn. They engage well in their play and confidently make their own choices. Children are developing their independence. For example, they manage their own care needs and help with small tasks. Children enjoy looking at books and listening to stories. Children develop a good range of skills that prepares them well for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538261 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 10077117 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 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Whickham, Gateshead. The childminder cares for children Monday to Friday, all year round from 7.45am until 6pm, 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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