Childminder in South Tyneside

Inspection date 28 February 2019 Previous inspection date 17 June 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 is fully aware of the benefits of sharing information with other professionals from local nurseries and schools. This helps to create consistency in children's care and learning. n Children make good progress typical for their age and stage of development. The childminder places a high focus on child-led play and following children's individual interests to support their future learning. n The childminder communicates on a daily basis with parents and keeps them updated about their children's activities and care routines. Parents are very complimentary about the childminding provision. n Children's behaviour is good and they are fully aware of acceptable boundaries. Children are clearly happy and content, and respond well to praise and reassurance from the childminder. n The childminder actively encourages children to make their own choices and decisions. Children build their concentration and focus during their play.

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This provision is good

n Even though the childminder is qualified, her professional development opportunities are not targeted enough on raising the quality of teaching to secure even better outcomes for children. n The childminder does not consistently make effective use of opportunities and resources to build on children's understanding of culture and diversity.

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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 plans for professional development so that they are precisely focused on driving the quality of teaching to an even higher level n enhance learning opportunities for children to achieve a better awareness of different faiths, traditions and beliefs.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home used by children and observed play and learning opportunities. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records and policies and procedures with the childminder, including evidence of qualifications and the suitability of all adults living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written testimonials obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a very good understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She is knowledgeable about how to respond to any child protection concerns. The childminder attends relevant safeguarding training. She is well informed about changes to guidance and legislation, including the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder continually checks her premises to ensure these are safe and secure at all times. She involves children in regular safety practices such as fire evacuations. These procedures help children to recognise what to do in the event of an emergency. The childminder reflects on her practice to identify the current strengths and priorities for improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children to highlight their abilities and accomplishments. She successfully monitors children's ongoing progress from their starting points. Children build their early speech development. The childminder frequently models language and provides a running commentary during children's activities. Younger children babble and smile with delight, and older children repeat words and incorporate new vocabulary into conversations. The childminder supports older children to extend their technology skills as they use touch-screen resources to access educational games. Older children enhance their mathematical understanding. For example, they practise their counting skills and attempt to recognise different numbers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form emotional bonds and secure attachments with the childminder and settle well in her care. The environment is homely and contributes to children's good levels of emotional well-being. The childminder provides appropriate levels of comfort and reassurance to younger children. She sensitively meets their individual care needs. The childminder involves children in numerous outings in the local area to extend their physical skills. Furthermore, children attend story and song sessions at the library alongside the childminder, to enable them to interact and socialise with others. The childminder supports children to develop their self-care skills and to use good manners.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children develop the necessary skills needed for the next stage in their learning. Older children easily use small-world resources and begin to role play with a selection of figures and characters. Younger children wave their arms as they listen to the various noises and sounds that the toy vehicles make. Older children display excitement and enthusiasm during painting activities, where they express their creativity and imagination. They use a selection of simple tools and equipment to mix the paint colours together and make different marks to promote their early literacy development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY371383 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 10074093 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 17 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Hebburn, South Tyneside. She operates all year round from 8am to 8.30pm, Monday to Saturday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare 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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