Childminder in South Tyneside

Inspection date 13 November 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 responds sensitively to young children's emotional needs. She recognises when they need reassurance and comfort. Children form close bonds with her. n Children are settled and happy in the childminder's care. She creates a warm, safe and stimulating environment. Children's behaviour is good. n Children regularly visit the local community, including, parks, libraries and playgroups where they learn to socialise and find out about the wider community. n The childminder interacts with children enthusiastically. She helps young children to develop their growing vocabulary. For example, she asks questions, repeats sounds back to them and introduces new words. All children make good progress. n The childminder encourages children to begin to develop their independence. For example, young children happily help to tidy up after activities and feed themselves at mealtimes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not fully consider how to share information about children's learning effectively with other settings they attend. n The childminder does not consistently make the most of opportunities to involve parents in their children's learning, so that they can work together to help children make even better 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 enhance communications about children's development with the other settings that they attend, to support consistent planning for children's learning n strengthen the two-way flow of information with parents to help provide more opportunities for them to contribute to securing the best outcomes for their children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed teaching activities and assessed the impact of these on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed an evaluated activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living and working at the premises. n The inspector took account of the views of parents, expressed in written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands what actions to take should she have any concerns about a child in her care. She regularly and accurately monitors children's progress. This helps her to plan effectively and to identify and address any gaps in their learning. The childminder reflects thoroughly on the quality of her provision. She uses support from the local authority and feedback from parents to inform any decisions about making improvements. The childminder meets regularly with other childminders to share ideas, and completes appropriate training. This helps her to develop and update her knowledge and skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children's needs and interests very well and encourages them to lead their own play. She is highly responsive to young children's non-verbal communication. For example, she takes notice of children as they point to jigsaws and helps them to 'have a go' at placing the pieces into the puzzles. Children delight in exploring, using all of their senses. They make marks on a vertical screen, using paintbrushes and other tools dipped in yoghurt. This helps to strengthen children's small-muscle skills in preparation for early writing. The childminder frequently recites rhymes and sings songs which helps to promote children's language skills well. Young children join in and copy the sounds and tunes that they hear. They become absorbed in looking at books while they cuddle up to the childminder. Children help to turn the pages and point at the illustrations to share their interest. They happily point to pictures of

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

sheep and make a 'baa' sound. This helps them to develop their early literacy skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides support and encouragement to help build children's confidence and self-esteem. Young children show that they are delighted with the praise they receive, for example, they smile broadly while bouncing up and down in their seats. The childminder is a positive role model for children of all ages. She gives children plenty of opportunities to develop their physical skills. Children enjoy fresh air and exercise as they play in the garden and at local parks. They follow good hygiene routines and benefit from healthy meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the necessary key skills in preparation for their eventual move on to nursery and school. They demonstrate curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. Children practise their early mathematical skills as the childminder counts with them as they play. Young children recognise older children from their photographs and say their names. This shows that they are forming strong relationships with other children as well as the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538733 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 10079118 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Hebburn, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.45pm, Monday to Saturday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- year-old children.

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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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Registers

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