Childminder 318745

Inspection date 14 March 2019 Previous inspection date 9 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 very warm, respectful and kind. She has good relationships with the children, who are happy, settled and secure. n The childminder knows the children well and has a good understanding of their needs and interests. The quality of teaching is good. n The childminder has a good awareness of how to keep children safe and what to do if she has any concerns about their welfare. n Children enjoy outings away from the setting, for example, to the park, local nature reserve and library. The childminder helps children to learn about the natural world and the community in which they live. n Detailed information is gathered from parents about what children know and can do before they start at the setting. This helps the childminder plan appropriate activities to support children's future learning. Parents are kept well informed of their children's progress. They speak highly of the childminder and the service she provides.

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This provision is good

n While the childminder keeps her safeguarding training up to date, a stronger focus on professional development is needed to raise the quality of the provision to a higher level. n There is scope to strengthen links with local schools that children attend to include shared information about children's learning and progress.

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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 continue with professional development to raise the quality of teaching and learning to a higher level n extend links with local schools to include more shared information about children's learning and progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed the areas in the home used for childminding. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at all relevant documentation, including children's records, policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises. n The inspector evaluated children's learning with the childminder to assess the impact of her teaching.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has good knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event of a safeguarding concern. She is also very aware of the wider aspects of safeguarding. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She has a good awareness of how to keep the children and her home safe and secure. The childminder has attended all required training. Strong partnerships with parents help to promote consistent support for children's learning and development. The childminder reflects well on her practice and is committed to the continuous improvement of the service she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children while they play and accurately assesses what they know and can do. She uses this information to help her plan for what they need to learn next. The childminder supports children's physical development well. Children learn about balance and coordination as they play with prams, bikes and other wheeled toys and during trips to a soft-play centre. They enjoy opportunities to explore with their senses and take part in musical activities during regular outings to local toddler groups. Support for children's communication and language development is good. The childminder ensures children have good opportunities to hear language by repeating their words back to them and commenting on their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has excellent relationships with the children in her care. She warmly encourages their learning and praises their achievements, helping to develop their self- esteem. The childminder is a good role model and supports children to manage their behaviour well. They have strong bonds with her and clearly enjoy their time together. Children enjoy daily opportunities for physical play and fresh air in the secure garden and on outings away from the setting. They enjoy healthy snacks and meals as part of their daily routine. The childminder keeps parents well informed of their children's care and learning through daily diaries. Children settle very quickly into the setting and are happy in the childminder's care.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They are curious and eager to learn as they enjoy playing imaginatively with the childminder with toy cars and dolls. Children are growing in independence. For example, they choose their toys and help tidy them away. They are prepared well for their eventual move on to school or the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318745 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10064893 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 9 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Kenton, Newcastle. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She is registered to provide free early education for two-, 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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