Childminder in Gateshead

Inspection date 1 March 2019 Previous inspection date 18 January 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 assistant plan exciting activities that promote children's interest and curiosity. For example, children spend an extended period of time exploring sand. Adults teach children lots of new mathematical vocabulary such as shape names and language related to capacity. Children of all ages confidently follow their individual interests and demonstrate high levels of engagement. n The childminder is fully committed to her own professional development. She regularly completes high-quality training and encourages her assistant to develop her skills and knowledge. For instance, her assistant is currently undertaking a further qualification, which is helping to improve her already good practice. n The childminder and her assistant promote excellent hygiene routines and encourage children to take appropriate responsibility within the setting. For example, older children become increasingly independent with their self-care skills and all children

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This provision is good

learn to tidy up and look after toys. n Parents are very positive about the service the childminder provides. They comment that their children are happy, settled and well cared for. n Occasionally, the childminder and her assistant miss opportunities to support children to manage their own feelings and behaviour and consider the feelings of others. n The childminder and her assistant do not consistently support children to develop their listening and attention skills during more focused times of the day, such as story time.

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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 use all opportunities to support children to manage their own feelings and behaviour and consider the feelings of others n extend opportunities for children to develop their listening and attention skills, particularly during more focused times of the day, such as story time.

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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 written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder implements clear policies and procedures to keep children safe. She and her assistant understand their duties in ensuring children's welfare and know how to report any concerns if they suspect a child is at risk of harm. The childminder evaluates the quality of the setting effectively and supervises her assistant's practice regularly. She reflects well on the service she provides, identifying her setting's strengths and areas to improve. The childminder works conscientiously with others, such as staff at local schools, to help improve children's experiences and outcomes. For instance, she shares relevant information about children to promote good levels of continuity between school and her setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's progress and identifies what they need to learn next. She considers their interests and developmental stage, to plan challenging learning experiences. She monitors children's development effectively and identifies any gaps in their learning. The childminder supports children's communication and language development skilfully. For instance, she uses questions that encourage children to talk about their ideas and helps to extend their vocabulary by adding new words as they play. Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder works with them effectively to ensure a consistent approach to children's care and learning. They update each other regularly about what children can do and the childminder offers advice to parents to support children's development at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a safe and interesting environment, where children are motivated to learn and explore. They have good opportunities to lead their own play and access resources independently. Children enjoy being active indoors and outdoors. For example, children are delighted to take part in a dancing session where they demonstrate their good physical skills. The childminder and her assistant are positive role models. For example, they remind children to say 'please' and 'thank you' and teach them to have good manners. Overall, children are very caring and show genuine care and concern for babies. For instance, they bring their favourite toys and talk to them as they play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop well from their starting points. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including school. Children have good language skills and communicate confidently. They concentrate, solve problems and maintain their interest over long periods. For example, during sand play they investigate how many scoops it takes to fill containers of different sizes. Children develop positive relationships with the childminder and snuggle into her if they are tired or in need of reassurance. They demonstrate high levels of emotional well-being.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485643 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 10076399 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 18 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Blaydon, Gateshead. The childminder operates from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant, who holds an early years qualification.

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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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