Childminder in South Tyneside

Inspection date 8 April 2019 Previous inspection date 18 September 2015

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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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder is well qualified and recognises the importance of children learning through play. She provides a very stimulating environment where children can play with a range of resources that support their development. All children make good progress in their learning. n Children thrive in the childminding environment. They are exceptionally happy and have very strong attachments with the childminder. The childminder is highly attentive to children's individual needs. n Children's behaviour is exceptional. They relish the praise, encouragement and recognition they receive from the childminder for their achievements. All children learn to share and take turns during their play. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder liaises closely with parents to obtain a detailed picture of their children's abilities and routines. Parents comment on how much they value and appreciate the good care and interesting experiences that

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This provision is good

the childminder provides for their children. n The childminder promotes children's language and communication skills very well. She sits with children as they play and speaks clearly to them. The childminder gives children plenty of time to think and extend their vocabularies. n The childminder evaluates the service that she provides and takes into account the views of children and parents. She identifies the positive impact on children's learning and where improvements need to be made. For example, the outdoor environment has been enhanced for those children who prefer to learn outside. n The childminder has good relationships with professionals at schools that children also attend. Daily conversations with school staff help to provide continuity of care for children. However, she does not share detailed information about children's development, to fully complement their learning.

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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 share more precise information about children's development with other settings they also attend, to fully complement their learning.

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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. She evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, including children's records, policies and procedures, and evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from written statements.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She supervises children closely and provides a safe and secure environment. The childminder keeps up to date with new legislation and guidance. She completes training and refreshes her knowledge in a variety of ways to improve her skills and promote good outcomes for children. The childminder works with an assistant and they regularly meet to evaluate their service and discuss their practice. She supports her assistant well to understand her responsibilities and keep her knowledge up to date.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play and completes accurate assessments of their learning. She plans accurately for what children need to learn next. Children are motivated to develop their early writing skills and to make marks with pens and pencils. Young children create detailed drawings and pictures. They show a great deal of pride in their artwork and demonstrate a sense of achievement. The childminder uses appropriate language to help promote children's mathematical understanding of colour, shape and number during their play. Older children demonstrate a love of books and develop their literacy skills as they independently read their favourite story. The childminder encourages younger children to engage with books, using puppets and songs to interest them. Children are encouraged to solve problems. They work out how to complete puzzles and find the pieces that will fit. Children develop their coordination

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

as they build with construction resources. They explore magnets, using them to join the pieces of their models together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The learning environment is a highly stimulating and attractive area which is extremely well organised. Children are extremely polite and behave very well. They say 'please' and 'thank you' without reminders. Older children are extremely kind towards the younger children. Children have regular opportunities to be outside in the fresh air. They regularly walk to toddler groups, play outside in the garden and go to local parks or the beach. The childminder encourages and supports children to do things for themselves at every opportunity. Children serve themselves their snack and chop up their own fruit. Mealtimes are a highly sociable occasion where children chat with their friends. The childminder provides children with very nutritious meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children play very happily in a homely environment and are extremely confident to make choices and decisions. They are very eager to learn and are highly motivated by the activities provided. Children achieve typical levels of development and exceed these in some areas of learning, such as communication and language. They are eager to play and join in, demonstrating very friendly behaviour. Children learn to be highly sociable and confident with other adults and children. Young children follow instructions well, such as tidying the toys away. These skills help to give children a secure foundation for their later learning in school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY341195 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 10065859 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 12 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 18 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in South Shields, Tyne and Wear. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works alongside an assistant. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 4 and her assistant holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder offers funded 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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