Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Inspection date 24 January 2019 Previous inspection date 18 September 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 completes ongoing assessment and monitoring of children's learning. She uses this information about children's abilities and interests to underpin her planning and teaching. Children regularly meet next step learning objectives and make good progress. n The childminder has a calm and caring manner. Children show that they feel safe, secure and very well settled. Children behave very well and respond positively to simple boundaries and rules to keep themselves safe. n Children are incredibly independent and are given a great deal of choice in what they do. They are encouraged to offer ideas and suggestions throughout the day and the childminder responds to them in a wonderfully warm and respectful manner. n The childminder supports children to develop good communication skills, such as she asks them challenging questions and gives them time to think and then respond. n The childminder establishes good partnerships with other early years professionals. For

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This provision is good

example, she regularly shares children's achievements with staff at settings they also attend. This helps provide a good consistency to their shared care and learning. n The childminder does not make the most effective use of self-evaluation to help identify ongoing priorities and plans to help raise the quality of the provision even further n The childminder's professional development plans are not focused enough on raising the quality of teaching to secure even higher outcomes for children.

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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 self-evaluation to help shape ongoing plans and raise the quality of the provision to an outstanding level n strengthen the plans for professional development to drive the quality of teaching further and secure the highest levels of achievement for all children.

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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 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of her role in keeping children safe and knows what to do should she have any concerns about the well-being of a child. Regular observations and assessments of children's learning help her to identify any emerging gaps in progress and plan activities to support children to catch up. She uses the information gathered from parents when children enter the setting to help identify what children can already do and plan effectively for their next steps in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a kind and caring approach. She encourages children to lead their own play and interacts purposefully with them during activities. Children are creative and use their imaginations well. For example, they spend time painting caterpillars and butterflies following a story. The childminder extends children's mathematical skills effectively. She supports children to count and link the amount to the corresponding number, with older children counting in Spanish. The childminder supports children's literacy skills well. For instance, children enjoy looking at and listening to their favourite stories and are able to retell stories themselves.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows children well and ensures she meets their individual needs. She knows each child's routine and recognises when they are becoming tired or hungry. The childminder gives children lots of praise and encouragement as they play, so that they develop good self-esteem. She places the highest priority on their well-being and safety. The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children to be healthy. For example, children learn about healthy foods and have lots of opportunities to play and learn in the outdoor environment. Children learn from an early age to care for their personal needs, such as washing their hands. Children have visits into the community. They meet with other children and learn about similarities and differences between themselves.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have positive attitudes to learning and are well prepared for school. They persevere and concentrate on activities they enjoy, such as carefully painting the lanterns they had made for Chinese New Year. They make connections with their previous learning experiences and have good ideas which they share with peers. Children clearly enjoy their time with the childminder and benefit from the challenging activities she provides.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY424458 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10064886 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 3 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 18 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Gosforth. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has qualified teacher status. The childminder 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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