Childminder EY317655

Inspection date 29 November 2018 Previous inspection date 6 June 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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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This provision is good

n The childminder has good links with the local school. She uses information about individual children well to ensure that she has a consistent approach to teaching key skills. For instance, she has developed cards that support children to read their names at mealtimes and incorporates rhymes into activities to support children to recognise numerals. n The childminder has established strong links with the local authority adviser. She has made significant improvements since the last inspection. For example, she has implemented good systems to monitor progress and identify gaps in development. The childminder completes regular observations of children's achievements and plans appropriate activities to support learning. n Children behave very well. The childminder uses effective strategies, such as praise and explanation, to teach children to respect others and to be kind and thoughtful. She sets a good example to children, such as by being calm and polite. Children's emotional

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This provision is good

well-being is effectively promoted. n The childminder has not yet precisely focused her professional development on broadening her knowledge and skills to help raise the quality of teaching even higher. n The childminder's self-evaluation systems do not fully identify clear, targeted and precise priorities to improve, to develop her practice to the highest level.

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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 more precisely on developing a targeted programme of professional development that helps ensure high-quality practice is sustained and consistently improved upon n strengthen self-evaluation procedures further to identify targeted and precise improvement plans to impact on the already good quality of practice.

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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. 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

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed recent training and has a good understanding of her child protection responsibilities. She knows how to record and report concerns about children's welfare to protect children from potential harm. Measures are in place to minimise risks within the home. Children play and learn in a safe environment. The childminder has implemented a range of policies and procedures to help her to run a service that meets the needs of children and their families. Parents speak very positively about the childminder and appreciate her flexible approach to accommodate their needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are keen to take part in a good variety of activities, which the childminder plans according to their interests and stage of development. The childminder uses different methods to extend children's communication skills. For instance, she provides commentary during play, asks questions and encourages children to clearly pronounce new words correctly. Children develop their communication and language skills well. For example, they talk confidently about their learning at nursery that day. The childminder knows children well and successfully motivates children to learn new things. For instance, three-year-olds complete challenging jigsaws that promote their problem- solving skills, counting and numeral recognition.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The qualified and experienced childminder provides a warm and inviting learning environment, where children are motivated to learn and make independent choices in their play. She successfully teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For instance, children demonstrate a good understanding of road safety when they walk to the childminder's house after school. Children develop good levels of independence. They learn to dress themselves and tidy toys away. Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder regularly exchanges information with parents relating to children's progress and achievements. This promotes continuity of care and learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They develop a wide range of skills and knowledge which prepares them well for the next stage in their development and their move on to school. For example, three-year-olds demonstrate excellent physical skills during a threading activity. Children develop strong bonds with the childminder. They are confident, settled and happy.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY317655 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10079625 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 6 June 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in the village of Dinnington, Newcastle- upon-Tyne. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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