Childminder in North Tyneside

Inspection date 31 January 2019 Previous inspection date 14 April 2016

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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 superb range of accessible resources offer a highly stimulating environment for children. Children are very motivated to access activities that are appropriate for their ages and stages of learning. n The childminder provides stimulating activities that capture children's interests. She uses observations of children's learning to monitor their ongoing progress. This helps her to make sure there are no gaps in children's development. n Children are settled, confident and happy in the childminder's care. They have positive relationships with the childminder and she is attentive to their individual needs. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder shares regular information with parents about the activities their children enjoy. Parents are complimentary about the childminder and the service that she provides. n Children's behaviour is good and they play well together. From a very young age,

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This provision is good

children build friendships, share toys and communicate effectively with each other. n Children are offered visits to local community groups where they meet with other childminders and their children. This provides children with the opportunity to socialise in larger groups. n The childminder has not recently targeted professional development opportunities to help enhance her practice to the highest possible level. n Self-evaluation is not yet highly effective in identifying plans for development that will help take the quality of practice to an outstanding 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 how professional development opportunities can be used to raise the quality of the already good practice to a higher level n enhance the way in which self-evaluation is used to develop plans to raise the quality of the provision even further.

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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 and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector viewed the areas in the premises used for childminding. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account the views of parents from written statements. n The inspector looked at a sample of relevant documentation, such as children's records, policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her role and responsibilities to protect children and keep them safe. She knows the signs and symptoms that would give her cause for concern about a child's welfare. The childminder understands the procedures to follow to report any such concerns. She checks the environment to make sure that it remains safe and secure for children to play in. The childminder reviews her policies and procedures. For example, she has updated information for parents to reflect the changes in handling their children's information and data. Daily conversations with parents and school staff help to provide continuity of care and complement children's learning at school. The childminder makes observations of children's play and passes this information on to parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder collects appropriate and detailed information from parents about their children before they start. This helps her to plan successfully for what children need to learn next. The childminder promotes children's language and communication skills well. She sits with children as they play and speaks clearly to them. The childminder gives children plenty of time to think and try new words. Children become aware of the community around them and enjoy outings and visits to places of interest. The childminder encourages young children to develop their imaginations. Children engage together in having a pretend tea party and delight in cooking 'tea' for the childminder. The childminder encourages children to develop their mathematical skills. She encourages children to weigh and count natural resources, such as conkers and pine cones. Children develop their coordination as they use large tweezers to pick up stones.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is calm and caring. Children relate very well to her. They play happily and make plenty of independent decisions about their play. The childminder provides children with nutritious meals, snacks and drinks. She develops children's understanding of healthy lifestyles effectively. The childminder provides children with daily opportunities to be active and engage in physical activity, such as playing outdoors in the garden. Children develop their independence skills. They are encouraged to manage aspects of their self-care, such as washing their own hands in preparation for mealtimes and chopping their fruit at snack time. The childminder offers children many opportunities to learn about the world around them. They plant and harvest their own food, such as growing potatoes on her allotment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen and enthusiastic learners. They are happy, confident and inquisitive. Children explore and investigate the wide range of activities which is easily accessible to them. They show good determination and perseverance as they play. Children develop good mathematical knowledge. They confidently count, recognise colours and compare sizes. Children make good progress from their starting points in learning. They are well prepared for their next stages of learning and their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY389601 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 10065107 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 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 18 Date of previous inspection 14 April 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Longbenton, North Tyneside. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant. She provides funded early education for 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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