Childminder in North Tyneside

Inspection date 8 February 2019 Previous inspection date 4 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 childminder and her co-childminder work effectively as a team. They evaluate their practice and make plans for improvement. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children, to help maintain good standards and drive further developments. n Children are very settled and happy in the setting. The childminder is kind and caring to the children in her care. Children form secure attachments with the childminder. n The childminder provides activities that interest children. She completes ongoing assessments and monitoring of children's learning. The childminder plans accurately for what children need to learn next. Children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder makes good use of the local environment to promote children's learning and social skills. For example, she takes children to a local sing-along session and toddler groups, where they have opportunities to socialise with other children in

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This provision is good

larger groups. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder liaises closely with parents to obtain a detailed picture of children's abilities and routines. Parents comment on how much they value and appreciate the good care and interesting experiences that the childminder provides for their children. n The childminder is committed to keeping her knowledge and skills up to date. She has recently attended a variety of training in safeguarding matters and has identified other training to strengthen her knowledge further. n The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to develop children's mathematical knowledge during their play. n Children do not have consistent opportunities to learn about the similarities and differences between people and communities.

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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 extend the opportunities for children to develop their understanding of mathematical concepts, such as number, size and shape during their play n enhance the opportunities for children to learn about the similarities and differences between people and cultures beyond their own community.

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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 reading written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows what to do if she were to have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder is aware of the duty to prevent children from being drawn into situations that may put them at risk of harm. She checks the environment on a daily basis to ensure it remains a safe place for children to play. Children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. The childminder closely monitors children's progress over time. She knows where to seek support if she is concerned about a child's development. The childminder networks with other childminders to share ideas to develop her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She knows each child well and uses their interests to support their learning. She joins in children's games and encourages children to learn as they play. The childminder supports children's communication and language effectively. Very young children babble happily while they play. The childminder offers good support as she repeats and extends what they are saying. Children enjoy singing their favourite songs and rhymes. They happily join in with the actions. When children look at picture cards, the childminder encourages children to develop their language and make the noises that animals make. The childminder offers lots of support as young children make bird feeders. They develop their physical skills and coordination as they place cereal onto pipe cleaners. Children develop a good awareness of the natural world around them. They enjoy a variety of

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

outings and visits to places of interest, such as the beach and local parks. Children have opportunities to plant vegetables, such as carrots at the childminder's allotment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers a welcoming and homely environment. Children play with a range of equipment. The childminder supports children to make choices and independently choose resources to play with. Children know where to find their favourite toys and tidy them away after use. The childminder supports children effectively to understand the importance of following a healthy lifestyle. She encourages children to eat healthy food, and provides them with daily opportunities to have fresh air and exercise. Children go to the childminder for reassurance and cuddles during their play. They receive regular praise and encouragement from the childminder. This helps children to develop good self-esteem. Children clap with the childminder when they succeed in posting shapes into a sorting box. The childminder celebrates children's achievements and they behave well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop skills that will help them in their future learning. They learn to be independent. Young children feed themselves and learn how to put their own shoes on. They listen well to instructions and learn to concentrate. Children are willing to have a go at a wide range of learning opportunities. They try new experiences and persevere when they find some things challenging. Children are confident and keen to learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466290 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 10065111 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 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 4 April 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014. She works with her sister, as a co-childminder from her sister's home in Killingworth. 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 qualification at level 3.

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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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