Childminder in South Tyneside

Childminder report 1 Wakefield Avenue, South Shields, Tyne and Wear NE34 7QN

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Inspection date 9 October 2018 Previous inspection date 23 July 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 well-qualified childminder observes children as they play and completes accurate assessments of their learning. Planning for future learning is based on what they already know and can do. This supports children to make good progress. n The childminder works extremely closely with parents from the start. She collects very detailed information about children's interests, stage of development and care needs. The childminder tailors her settling-in procedures to the individual needs of each child and their family. n Children are extremely happy and emotionally secure. The childminder provides praise and encouragement to help support children's confidence and sense of self-esteem. n Children have many opportunities to take part in groups and to visit places of local interest, including the library, beaches and parks. This helps children to develop their social skills and to promote their understanding of the wider community.

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The provision is good

n The childminder is effective in using opportunities to maintain her professional development. For example, she accesses training and shares ideas with other childminders. She uses the new knowledge and skills gained to enhance children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Occasionally, the childminder overlooks opportunities during children's routines to extend and build on their independence skills further.

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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 full use of everyday opportunities that help develop children's independence skills further.

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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 looked at a sample of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the various types and signs of abuse. She knows the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder effectively assesses potential hazards in her home, garden and on outings. She identifies and minimises potential risks. The childminder continuously checks on children's progress. This helps her to identify any gaps in their development and address these with additional support. The childminder evaluates her provision and makes changes to enhance her service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her good knowledge and experience to effectively teach and engage children in activities. She skilfully intervenes to extend children's learning as they play. For example, as babies explore the different noises musical instruments make the childminder creates further noises as she hits wooden spoons together. The childminder promotes children's language and communication skills well. She pronounces words clearly and uses words to describe her actions. For example, she shows babies how to move their arms and fingers as they sing songs together. Young children are encouraged to develop a love of books as they listen to the childminder read stories. Babies relish spending time pointing at the pictures and pretending to tell the story. Children develop an awareness of the natural world as they giggle in delight as the wind blows on their faces.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children flourish in this welcoming and nurturing environment. New children settle quickly and are very confident in their new provision. Babies' behaviour demonstrates that they feel relaxed and happy in the childminder's care. For example, babies show their developing social skills as they sit together, smiling happily as they share toys and imitate what other children are doing. The childminder is skilful at understanding babies' non-verbal communication and anticipating their needs. For example, as babies stand at a small see-saw and look at the childminder she knows to lift them onto it. This develops children's confidence and self-esteem. Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise. This helps to promote their good physical health and well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills that will help them in their future learning. For example, babies early mathematical skills are encouraged as the childminder counts as they scoop sand into buckets. Babies are happy, motivated and inquisitive learners. They show an eagerness to join in with activities and concentrate for long periods relative to their age. The strong attachment to the childminder gives children the confidence to make good progress in all areas of their development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY414188 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 10065862 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 23 July 2015

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The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in South Shields. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4.

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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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