Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Childminder report 75 Fairhaven Avenue, Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 3PY

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Inspection date 16 October 2018 Previous inspection date 18 September 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 works well with other professionals, such as school staff and health visitors. She shares information to help ensure a shared approach to supporting children's learning. n The childminder places children's happiness at the heart of everything she does. She goes out of her way to support children and their families. n Children behave well. The childminder has clear expectations of children's behaviour, which she consistently reinforces. n The childminder places a high priority on children's safety. She is highly vigilant and takes any action necessary to minimise hazards to children. n Children make good progress. They are confident and motivated and develop good independence skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not always use her assessments to identify precisely what children need to learn next to help them to make more rapid progress. n The childminder does not always gather enough information from parents about children's learning and development when they first start attending to help promote their learning to the highest 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 use observations more effectively to identify precisely what children need to learn next n gather more information from parents about children's learning and development when they first start attending.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held 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 spoke to parents and took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is keen to strengthen her own learning. She undertakes research in her own time to strengthen her knowledge and skills. She evaluates her provision and identifies areas that she could improve further. For example, she is currently strengthening her knowledge of how she can identify and respond to younger children's emerging interests. She also works well with other registered childminders to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms that may indicate possible abuse to children. She knows who to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder monitors children's learning. Overall, She maintains a good overview of children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy their learning. The childminder plans activities to engage children. For example, young children enjoy transferring pompoms from one container to another. They concentrate well as they try to pick them up with pegs. They persevere as they encounter difficulties. The childminder helps children to learn new skills effectively. The childminder promotes children's literacy skills. Children enjoy looking at books and begin to handle them and talk about the pictures they see. This is demonstrated when children keep returning to their favourite book and turning the pages to find their favourite picture to talk about.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop a very good relationship with the childminder. For example, they climb onto the childminder's knee for cuddles and follow her wherever she goes. Parents comment that they can relax knowing children are well cared for. The childminder knows children well, she quickly recognises when they are tired and need to relax. Children develop an understanding of how they can keep themselves healthy. They enjoy a range of healthy snacks. Young children know that they must wash their hands before eating. They enjoy fresh air as they go for walks or play in the local parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They learn a good range of skills, which prepare them well for the next stage in their learning. Children learn to count with numbers in order. They also begin to recognise some numbers in the environment. Younger children enjoy music and rhymes and eagerly dance to the music, swinging their hips and arms. They learn how to operate toys and equipment. For example, they press the button on a music box repeatedly, so they can respond to the music. They enjoy joining in with the repeated refrains of everyday songs and rhymes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY250732 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10064873 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 7 Date of previous inspection 18 September 2015

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The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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