Childminder EY439287

Inspection date 10 October 2018 Previous inspection date 2 February 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 Children are cared for in a home-from-home environment. They are happy and confident in the care of the childminder and her assistant. n The childminder has a good relationship with parents. She establishes an effective two- way flow of information to help ensure a shared approach to supporting children's learning. n Children behave well. The childminder and her assistant have clear behavioural expectations which they consistently reinforce. n Children have a very good relationship with each other. Older children look forward to seeing their friends at the childminder's home. They show incredible patience and empathy as younger children take the toys they are using. n Children make good progress. They enjoy their learning and are confident to try out new ways of doing things to solve problems.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Children are not always highly engaged in activities because the childminder and her assistant do not always provide enough opportunities for them to follow their own interests and choose their own activities. n The childminder's evaluations and plans for professional development are not sufficiently focused on raising the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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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 provide more opportunities for children to follow their own interests and choose their own activities n focus evaluations and plans for professional development more specifically on raising the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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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 and her assistant. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living or working on the premises. 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 and her assistant have a good knowledge of signs and symptoms that may indicate possible abuse to children. Recent training in this area helps to ensure that their knowledge is up to date. They have a good understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty guidance. The childminder ensures her assistant has a good understanding of policies and procedures. They know who to contact should they have any concerns about a child's welfare. Good recruitment procedures help to ensure that the assistant is suitable to work with children. The childminder monitors children's learning and takes effective action when she identifies areas where further support is needed. She works well with other professionals, such as health visitors, to support children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her skills and knowledge to plan a range of enjoyable activities, overall. For example, children enjoy exploring bubble wrap. They realise that they can make it pop if they stamp on it. Other children explore the sensory experience as they sit and pop the bubbles. The childminder and her assistant use their observations to identify what children need to learn next. They support children's language effectively. For example, they listen carefully and repeat and extend what children are saying. The childminder and her assistant place a high priority on developing children's mathematical skills. This is demonstrated when they seize opportunities to reinforce counting, such as when children are having snack.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant care deeply about the children in their care. They are extremely vigilant and take swift action when they feel a child is unwell. The childminder prepares a range of healthy meals and takes into account individual dietary requirements. Children understand how they can keep themselves healthy. They know they must wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet. Children have plenty of fresh air and exercise. They choose whether they wish to play inside or outside. They eagerly anticipate visiting the local soft-play centres. The childminder and her assistant support children as they learn to share their toys or take turns in games with other children. For example, children wait for their turn to send vehicles down a ramp.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They gain a good range of skills which prepares them well for school. Older children persevere well as they explore how they can fit all the pieces into a foam floor puzzle. They learn how to use a range of tools, such as scissors as they play in the play dough. Younger children develop their small- and large-muscle skills. They have the space to crawl and walk around the environment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439287 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 10070329 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 2 February 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Blaydon, Gateshead. The childminder holds a National Vocational Qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education places 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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