Childminder EY538277

Inspection date 24 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 is a well-qualified, experienced childcare practitioner who is knowledgeable about how young children learn and develop. She has quickly established a high-quality childminding setting and gives children's well-being and learning a strong focus. n The childminder uses a wide range of effective teaching strategies, such as questioning and showing children new ways to do things. This helps children to make good progress in their learning. n The childminder reviews children's assessment information regularly. This helps to identify where children may require additional support, to narrow any possible gaps in their learning. n The childminder is keen to extend her skills and knowledge even further, and shows a positive attitude to accessing professional development opportunities to support this. n Children's independence is supported particularly well. The childminder supports them to develop self-care skills, such as using the potty themselves.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder has not explored all ways to work effectively with other professionals involved with the children, to support children's care and learning fully. n The childminder does not consistently help children to develop a deep enough understanding of health and safety practices as they play.

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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 strengthen partnerships with other professionals involved with the children, to provide even greater consistency in the support children receive n help children to develop a deeper understanding of practices that ensure their safety and promote their good health.

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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 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

Safeguarding is effective. Children access a secure home environment where they are kept safe. The childminder has a strong knowledge of signs or symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows whom to contact to share any concerns she may have. Effective arrangements help to ensure the childminder has the most up-to- date safeguarding knowledge, to keep children safe and protected. The childminder is a reflective practitioner who monitors her provision well. She evaluates her daily practice, taking account of the views of parents and children. For example, parents complete regular questionnaires to help the childminder identify ways she can enhance and improve her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Effective assessment arrangements are in place. The childminder observes children as they play. She uses this information to plan interesting and stimulating learning experiences to extend children's learning. For example, to enhance children's mark- making skills, the childminder prepares a large builder's tray with paint. Children engage very well and are highly motivated in their learning. They make various marks using brushes and enjoy the sensation of making handprints. The childminder skilfully helps children to extend their mathematical skills, for example, by encouraging them to count the number of fingers on the handprints. Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder gathers information from parents to help her establish her on-entry assessments of children and encourages them to share what children have been learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides good levels of care. She supports very young children well emotionally, especially if they are tired and need to sleep. The childminder talks gently to children and cuddles them before placing them down to sleep. Children quickly settle and rest, showing they are happy and content. The childminder supports older children's large physical skills well. They confidently play in the childminder's garden where they run around energetically. Children develop strong relationships with the childminder and other members of her family. They begin to understand the rules of playing cooperatively together, including sharing equipment and taking turns.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They develop a wide range of skills that supports their readiness for school. Children use number names and count as they play. They enjoy imaginative games, where they pretend to eat pizza and count 'two, three, four, five', as they count the slices. Children listen well to instructions and react well to routines. They swiftly respond when the childminder informs them it is time to tidy up and they show a good awareness of where resources and toys are stored.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538277 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 10079198 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in North Shields. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6.

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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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