Childminder in Northumberland

Inspection date 9 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 evaluates the overall quality of her provision. She has implemented effective ways to gather the views of others. For instance, the childminder sends out regular questionnaires to parents. The childminder uses this information to help her identify emerging weaknesses in practice. n Children learn how to operate simple technological equipment. The childminder helps support children to learn about healthy choices when playing with electronic games. For instance, children learn the correct way to brush their teeth. This helps to promote their understanding of how to lead a healthy lifestyle. n The childminder provides children with excellent opportunities to take part in physical activities. Children learn to jump and bounce on a trampoline in the childminder's garden. The childminder creates obstacle courses for children to complete. n Children develop good social skills. They learn how to share resources. For instance,

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The provision is good

children engage well with others during board game activities and follow the rules of the game. Children learn to take turns.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not meticulously focus assessments that help to precisely target what children need to learn next n The childminder does not provide the highest level of challenge during activities to help children 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 refine assessments more precisely to help to meticulously identify and target what children need to learn next n provide further challenge during activities that help children to make rapid progress in all areas.

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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 has on children's learning. n The inspector completed an 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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a thorough understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She provides opportunities for children to develop an understanding of how to identify hazards in their environment. For example, children learn how to cross the road safely. Partnership working with parents is very well embedded. Parents are provided with good opportunities to contribute to their children's learning. Parents are very complimentary about the quality of care the childminder provides for their children. Parents state, 'My child has developed so much in confidence since starting the setting'. Furthermore, the childminder shares information with other early years providers and schools where children attend. This helps to provide a consistent approach to children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children playing and plans an exciting range of activities, overall. Children demonstrate very good creative skills. For example, they use a wide range of creative materials, including glitter. The childminder plays alongside children and asks well-timed questions. Children inform the childminder that they are making fairy potions. Babies and young children explore their environment confidently. They crawl into low-level sand pits. Children fill and empty a range of different sized containers. The childminder encourages children to count how many scoops they need to fill up their containers. This helps to promote children's mathematical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very well settled. The childminder has implemented highly effective settling- in procedures. She provides individualised tailored sessions for children and their families. Children are provided with very good opportunities to develop their social skills. The childminder takes children on regular outings, including soft-play sessions and trips to the local park. She uses this opportunity to encourage children to talk about what they can see and hear. This helps children to develop an awareness of the environment around them. Children behave well. They participate in age-appropriate tasks, including helping to tidy away toys and equipment after use.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from what they know and can already do when they first start at the setting. Children are independent learners. They demonstrate good hand-eye coordination. For instance, children use tweezers to pick up small objects during board game activities. Children draw pictures on large floor mats using pens. This helps to promote their literacy skills. They are equipped with the key skills needed for future learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500961 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 10080218 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Amble, Northumberland. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for 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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