Childminder in Northumberland

Inspection date 14 December 2018 Previous inspection date 14 July 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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This provision is good

n The childminder provides a highly nurturing and welcoming environment for children and their families. She is very responsive to children's needs and builds positive relationships with them from the start. She offers a sensitive approach to their individual interests. Children demonstrate high levels of self-esteem. n Children have a wide range of exciting activities to choose from. They show a keen interest in listening to stories. Children engage in conversation with others and talk about what they are playing with. This demonstrates good communication skills. n The childminder takes children on regular outings. She takes children on trips to the farm, park and soft play centres. This helps children to develop good physical skills. n Parents state that they are very happy with the care the childminder provides for their children. They comment on the very regular communication that the childminder

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This provision is good

provides and how she provides opportunities for parents to contribute to their children's learning. n Children, on occasions, do not engage fully in activities. The childminder has not yet considered all ways to provide even further levels of challenge and to help children become deeply engaged in their play. n Although the childminder has good behaviour management systems in place, sometimes opportunities are missed to fully extend children's listening and attention skills.

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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 provide even further challenge during children's play and develop their engagement even further during activities n promote children's listening and attention skills and encourage them to develop an understanding of how their feelings and behaviour impacts on others.

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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 an 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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has detailed policies and procedures in place that underpins all aspects of her practice. She demonstrates a clear understanding of the procedure to follow in the event of a concern regarding the welfare of a child. Furthermore, the childminder is aware of the reporting procedure in the event of an allegation being made against her or a family member. The childminder evaluates her practice. She is proactive and seeks out further research to strengthen her existing skills and practice. For example, the childminder has completed training regarding identifying children's repeated patterns of play. This helps her to complete observations more clearly and plan for what children need to learn next. The childminder understands her responsibility to work with others to help to promote all aspects of children's learning. She has established effective working relationships with schools and

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

other early years providers where children attend. This helps to provide a continued approach to children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plays alongside children and models how to use resources. She takes an interest in what children play with. Children learn how to operate simple information, communication and technology equipment. They take an interest in playing inside tents created with blankets. The childminder promotes children's good creative skills. Children participate in role-play games. They pretend to make snacks and dinner for others. Furthermore, children use mathematical language skills, including counting out pieces of play food for visitors. This also helps to promote their creative skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to follow good hygiene practices. She provides them with opportunities to learn the importance of following a healthy lifestyle. Furthermore, children demonstrate good self-care skills. The childminder talks to children about other cultures and traditions from around the world. Children learn about differences and similarities between themselves and others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They develop good literacy skills. For example, during outdoor play children talk about the different marks they make in the snow. Children are independent. They participate in small tasks appropriate to their age and stage of development. For example, they help to prepare snacks, clean tables and help to tidy away toys and equipment. Children are equipped with key skills needed for future learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 403038 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 10065190 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 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 14 July 2015

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The childminder was registered in 1995 and lives in Morpeth. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only.

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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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