Childminder in South Tyneside

Inspection date 22 August 2018 Previous inspection date 10 November 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 develops effective partnerships with parents, overall. She uses a range of ways to communicate with them and share information about their children's care and learning. Parents are complimentary about the childminder and the service that she provides. n Children are extremely happy and feel emotionally secure. The childminder is very kind, patient and nurturing. She provides plenty of praise and encouragement to help support children's confidence and sense of self-esteem. n Children gain an understanding of danger and they know how to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn about road safety while out walking in the local area with the childminder. n Children make good progress. Their physical skills are well supported as they play outdoors regularly and have many opportunities to visit local parks.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although the childminder establishes positive relationships with parents, she does not gather information about children's achievements at home, prior to them starting with her. n The childminder has not yet fully targeted professional development opportunities to enhance even further the quality of teaching, so that children make the best possible progress.

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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 gather information from parents about what their children know and can do before they first start at the setting n focus more precisely on targeting professional development opportunities, to help raise 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 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. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the signs and indicators of abuse and where to refer any concerns about a child's welfare. She checks the environment on a daily basis to make sure it remains a safe place for children to play in. The childminder maintains a good overview of children's progress, enabling her to quickly identify and address any gaps in their learning. She reflects on her practice well and makes changes to enhance her service further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder communicates well with children. She speaks clearly to them and uses questions during play that encourage children to think and describe. This helps to promote children's language development and thinking skills. The childminder gets down to children's level and joins in with their play. She sits alongside children, skilfully supporting the development of early mathematical understanding as they talk about the different sizes of dinosaurs. Children's literacy skills are fostered as the childminder encourages children to join in with the stories she reads. The childminder helps to develop children's understanding of the world. For example, children talk about eating the strawberries they have grown in the garden. Children enjoy activities that help them develop their imaginations and copy real-life experiences. For example, they set a rug out on the floor to make a picnic for their soft toys.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children flourish in this welcoming and nurturing environment. They develop strong bonds with the childminder and clearly relish the time they spend with her. Children show high levels of fun and enjoyment as they play. For example, they giggle with delight as they try to imitate the noises made by various animals. Children develop their understanding of the importance of healthy lifestyles and learn to manage their own self- care needs. For example, they help themselves to water and talk about needing to drink lots of water when the weather is hot. Children display pride in their achievements and accept the very genuine praise they receive from the childminder. The childminder gives children gentle reminders about their behaviour as they play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are engaged and eager to learn. Children concentrate for long periods of time, relative to their age. They are confident when meeting visitors to the childminder's home and happily invite them into their play. Children effectively acquire the necessary skills to prepare them for their next stages in learning, including nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY356411 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 10065860 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 3 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 10 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in South Shields. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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