Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Inspection date 8 January 2019 Previous inspection date 8 September 2014

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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 Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. The childminder uses accurate assessments of children's development to monitor and support their learning effectively. n Children receive regular praise and encouragement. This contributes to children's positive self-esteem and self-worth. The childminder celebrates children's achievements in creative ways and children behave very well. n Children's emotional well-being flourishes, supported by a friendly and nurturing childminder. Children enjoy positive relationships in this social and welcoming setting. n The childminder has established very good relationships with parents. She ensures they are kept informed about their child's day and routines. Parents comment that the childminder provides exemplary care and education, and children thrive in her care. n The childminder does not make the strongest possible links with other settings children

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This provision is good

attend to enable them to share information about their learning. n The childminder is motivated to improve her setting and welcomes constructive comments from children and parents to help her to improve. However, she has not yet identified clear or precise targets to drive developments at the very 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 build stronger links with other settings that children attend to promote a more shared approach to supporting children's progress n enhance self-evaluation to identify ways of raising the overall quality of the provision to the very highest 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 indoors and outdoors, 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 with 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 very good knowledge of child protection and is extremely vigilant in keeping children safe. She knows the potential signs and symptoms of abuse and how to report any safeguarding concerns. The childminder undertakes regular safeguarding training. This ensures that her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding is fully up to date. She assesses risks to children effectively and maintains a safe and secure environment. The childminder uses effective systems for monitoring children's progress. This enables her to quickly identify any gaps in their learning and provide children with additional support, if necessary.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified, knowledgeable and experienced. She has a good understanding of how children learn and provides a range of stimulating play experiences which interests children and motivates their play. The childminder provides activities to keep children engaged. For example, children enjoy building tracks for the toy trains and investigate which pieces fit to allow the train to move in different directions. The childminder plans activities around children's interests, such as reading favourite books and introducing puppets to sustain their concentration. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills very well. She is skilled at asking open-ended questions, which encourages children's critical-thinking skills. She allows children time to explain their activities and supports this by modelling language and introducing new words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very receptive to children's needs and has a calm manner. She is aware of when children want more time completing a certain activity and also when they would prefer to move on to a different one. The childminder allows as much time as children need to extend a task or quickly engage them in something else to maintain their focus and attention. Consequently, children are well behaved and motivated during activities. Children enjoy positive relationships with each other. They know what their peers like to play with and younger children are starting to take turns. Children regularly meet with other children at local play areas. This promotes their personal and social skills well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and are working within the typical range of development for their age. Children are motivated and keen learners. Children's physical skills develop well, for example, as they use their balance and coordination to climb on a frame to access the slide. They take pleasure and feel a sense of achievement as they reach the top and giggle as they use the slide. Children are acquiring the key skills they need for future learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY464888 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10069606 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 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 8 September 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Kenton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-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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