Childminder EY416062

Inspection date 26 October 2018 Previous inspection date 6 April 2016

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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 has a good understanding of how children learn. She provides them with stimulating activities that are appropriate for their age and stage of development. n Children enjoy their play and learning. They concentrate well and become absorbed in activities. The childminder encourages children to do things for themselves and to be independent and active. n The childminder accurately evaluates her setting. She has clear plans to develop her service and seeks the views of parents and children to make further improvements. n The childminder gives children's personal, social and emotional development a high priority. Children are very happy in her care. They show that they feel confident, comfortable and safe in the setting. n Daily conversations with parents help to provide continuity of care for children. Parents are complimentary about the childminder and the service that she provides. The

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The provision is good

childminder provides parents with suggestions to support their children's learning at home. n Children's language development is given high priority by the childminder. She is skilled in her interactions with children and they are developing effective communication and language skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder has not identified opportunities to enhance her teaching skills to the highest level. n The childminder does not gather detailed information from parents about their children's existing skills and abilities when they first start attending the setting.

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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 focus professional development opportunities on raising the standards of teaching to achieve even better outcomes for children n gather more precise information about what children know and can do on entry to the setting to support and extend their learning 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 assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector viewed the areas in the home used for childminding. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at a selection of relevant documentation. 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. The childminder makes sure the safety of the children is her highest priority. She uses robust safeguarding procedures and updates her knowledge and understanding regularly. The childminder is able to recognise the signs of potential abuse and knows what to do if she has concerns about the welfare of a child. This includes where children may be at risk of harm from extreme behaviours or views. The childminder is committed to providing children with high-quality learning experiences and care. Partnerships with other settings that children attend are good. Information about children's care and learning is shared effectively to ensure children's individual needs are met.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder use observations of children's learning effectively to identify and plan for what children need to learn next. She has efficient ways of monitoring children's development. Children are motivated to develop their early writing. They show a great deal of pride in their pictures when they paint and create highly detailed drawings. Children become aware of the community around them. They enjoy many outings and visits to places of interest. The childminder provides the children with many opportunities to learn about cultures and faiths other than their own. She plans daily opportunities for children to exercise and ensures that they are offered regular outdoor play. Children engage in activities where they are able to explore and investigate. They enjoy playing in the sandpit and mud kitchen when they play outside. The childminder encourages children to engage in imaginative play. For example, they make dens and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

play with role-play resources, confidently pretending to care for dolls.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is calm and caring and children relate very well to her. Children play in a welcoming environment. They know where to find their favourite toys and tidy them away when they have finished playing. The childminder sets consistent boundaries and children behave well. They are polite and use their manners well. The childminder encourages children to learn to share their toys and take turns. She is very attentive and responsive to children's individual needs. The childminder supports children's health and hygiene. She ensures that children wash their hands regularly. Children enjoy a range of healthy meals and snacks. Children take great delight in being involved in baking activities and preparing their own meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They are well prepared for the next stage in their leaning. Children have regular opportunities to attend local groups. They develop good levels of confidence and self-esteem as they socialise with other children and adults. Children manage their self-care needs independently. They learn to spread butter on their bread and make sandwiches for lunch. Children explore simple forms of technology and find out how things work, such as electronic resources with buttons. Young children confidently count, recognise colours and compare sizes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY416062 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10064902 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 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 6 April 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 6pm, on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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