Childminder in North Tyneside

Inspection date 22 February 2019 Previous inspection date 28 July 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 Children are happy, secure and settled in the setting. They demonstrate high levels of confidence and have a lovely relationship with the childminder. Children play happily in the homely and nurturing environment. n The childminder's teaching is effective. She has a good awareness of how young children learn and develop. The childminder uses play and planned activities to engage children and build on their individual next steps in learning. She supports children to develop positive attitudes to learning. n The childminder forms positive relationships with parents. She values their views and opinions and ensures that she involves them in all aspects of their children's care. Parents are very positive about the care that their children receive. n Children enjoy a variety of visits to local community groups where they meet with other childminders and their children. This provides children with opportunities to socialise in

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This provision is good

larger groups and make new friendships. n Overall, the childminder has very good partnerships with schools and settings that children also attend. Daily conversations with school staff help to provide continuity of care. However, the childminder does not share precise information about children's levels of development in order to fully complement their learning. n The childminder evaluates and reflects on her own practice, considering the views of parents and children. However, her plans for improvement are not precise and detailed enough to raise the quality of practice to an even higher 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 on the relationships with professionals at other settings that children attend and share more detailed information about children's development to complement children's learning further n extend the use of self-evaluation to make precise and detailed plans for development to raise the quality of practice to an outstanding 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 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 completes regular child protection training. She is confident in her knowledge of the signs of abuse and knows how to report possible concerns. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively and targets any small gaps in their learning. She keeps up to date with new legislation and guidance. The childminder completes training and refreshes her knowledge in a variety of ways to improve her skills to promote good outcomes for children. Recent forest-school training has helped the childminder provide more opportunities outdoors for children to explore and investigate.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's communication and language development very well. She repeats key words and phrases and introduces new words as children play. The childminder encourages children to ask questions and engages in lovely and meaningful conversations with them. Children benefit from daily opportunities to play outdoors and be physically active. For example, they enjoy scooping, filling and emptying containers in the water. Children enjoy the sensory experience of making a pretend volcano with paint and foam. This helps to promote their physical development effectively. Children learn to explore and investigate different tools and materials when they use creative materials. During activities, such as exploring dough, children develop their understanding of size, shape and colour. The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their early writing skills. After reading a story about a 'stick man', children draw and colour

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

their own pictures of the characters from the story. They cut them out and develop their small-muscle skills as they use scissors.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop close relationships with the childminder. She is caring and kind and helps to promote children's confidence and emotional well-being successfully. The childminder gives children freedom to explore and discover in their own ways, offering them sensitive support and guidance. Children are extremely well behaved and display friendly behaviour towards each other and the childminder. They are encouraged to eat a range of healthy and nutritional snacks and meals. The childminder teaches children to follow good hygiene routines and be as independent as possible. Young children confidently manage their own care needs and wash their hands.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of learning. They learn the key skills that will help them to be ready for school, when the time comes. Children spend long periods of time engaged in activities, immersed in their learning. They learn how to take turns and share resources. Children move around the home, independently selecting their own activities from a range of resources. They are very confident communicators and engage well in activities. Children are willing to have a go at a wide range of learning opportunities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY314338 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 10065103 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 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 28 July 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Killingworth, Newcastle upon Tyne. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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