Childminder in North Tyneside

Inspection date 8 November 2018 Previous inspection date 18 September 2015

p.1

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

p.1

The provision is good

n The childminder works well with local schools. She shares information with them about children's learning and development. She liaises with teachers to find out how she can support children's learning and development further. n Children make good progress and enjoy their learning. The childminder provides a broad range of enjoyable activities, overall. n Children behave well. The childminder has clear behavioural expectations, which she consistently reinforces. n The childminder has a good relationship with parents. She obtains detailed information about where children are in their learning when children first start attending. She keeps parents well informed about what their children are learning and how they can support them further. n The childminder places a high priority on children's safety and she ensures her home is clean and well maintained. She helps children to understand how they can keep

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not always provide consistently high levels of support and challenge for the youngest children to help them make rapid progress. n The childminder has not yet established highly effective links with all external professionals, such as health visitors, who also support children, to support their learning and development even further.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

n provide more consistent support and challenge for the youngest children n strengthen arrangements for exchanging information with external professionals, such as from health visitors, who may also be involved with children, to provide a more consistent approach to supporting children's individual learning needs.

p.2

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. 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.

p.2

Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is keen to improve her own provision. She reflects on how she helps children to learn. She attends training, where practical, and researches new ideas to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. The childminder monitors children's learning and takes effective action when she identifies areas where further support is needed. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of signs and symptoms that may indicate possible abuse to children. She knows whom to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well and uses her skills and knowledge effectively, overall, to plan enjoyable activities to support what children need to learn next. For example, she puts out favourite jigsaw puzzles to encourage quieter children to talk about things that are of interest to them. Older children show good concentration as they turn the jigsaw pieces around to fit them into the puzzle. They talk about numbers and shapes as they select the appropriate pieces. The childminder supports children's communication and language well. For example, she listens carefully to children and extends what they are saying.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle quickly into the childminder's care. Parents comment that the childminder takes time to get to know children before they start. They say their children enjoy attending and become very excited when they approach the childminder's house. Children quickly develop confidence. Children who lack confidence thrive on the reassurance that she gives them. They demonstrate this as they sit on the childminder's knee initially and gradually become more confident to explore things independently. Children develop a good relationship with other children. The childminder helps older children to consider the needs of younger children as they play. For example, she helps older children understand how actions, such as knocking over their line of trains, will upset younger children. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles. She provides a range of healthy meals and snacks. Children enjoy being outside. Younger children enjoy

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident learners who make good progress from their starting points. They develop a range of skills, which supports them in the next stage in their learning. Older children confidently talk to the childminder about what they are doing. Younger children listen carefully and copy what the childminder and other children are saying. They begin to develop an interest in imaginary play as they play with dinosaurs and animals.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY307585 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 10065086 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 18 September 2015

p.4

Registers

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in North Shields, North Tyneside. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.30pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

p.4

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.

p.4

Registers

procedures set out in the guidance Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted, which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk . If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Registers

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.5

Registers

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open- government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.5

Registers

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: www.ofsted.gov.uk/user .

p.5

Registers

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

p.5