Kingdon, Donna

Inspection date 9 April 2019 Previous inspection date 2 September 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Met 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's emotional well-being is supported effectively. The kind and caring childminder provides a warm and welcoming family home where children thrive. Children display high levels of self-esteem and confidence due to their secure relationships with the childminder. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder keeps them up to date about their children's progress and they work together to plan children's next steps for learning. She shares ideas and suggestions to enable parents to build on their children's learning at home. For example, children take home colour and shape games to share with their families. n The childminder gives children time and space to explore the toys and activities available to them. She supports children's learning well as she plays alongside them. She skilfully introduces numbers. For example, she identifies the items in the story and extends to counting as they post the food to the caterpillar.

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This provision is good

n The childminder accurately assesses and tracks children's progress. This helps ensure that children make good progress from their individual starting points. She provides a wide range of activities to support children's interests. This helps her to reduce any gaps identified in their learning. n The childminder's professional development plans are not focused enough on raising the quality of teaching even further to secure better outcomes for children. n The childminder does not use her evaluation process well enough to identify how she can strengthen the quality of her provision 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 strengthen the plans for professional development to drive the quality of teaching even further and secure the highest levels of achievement for all children n focus self-evaluation more sharply on identifying ways of raising the overall quality of the provision to an outstanding level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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 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 childminder keeps her home well maintained and suitable for childcare. She completes regular risk assessments to help protect children from harm and acts on any identified hazards immediately. For example, she removes items from the play area that may pose a risk to children, such as broken toys and resources. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection procedures and the signs, symptoms and indicators she needs to be aware of. She has policies to follow should she ever have concerns about a child in her care, in addition to a clear allegations management policy.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is knowledgeable about children in her care and assesses the progress that they make. She engages well with children as they play. Children's language development is supported well. They regularly look at books, sing songs and talk about what they are doing. The childminder provides younger children with a wide vocabulary, introduces words and models language. She offers opportunities to children to start to learn about the world. Children are excited as they anticipate the arrival of the caterpillars. They discuss how they will grow and turn into butterflies, linking to their story. Children develop the muscles in their hands, for instance, as they skilfully manipulate the trains around the track.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model who promotes children's social skills and good behaviour effectively. For instance, she sensitively reminds young children about the importance of sharing with their friends. The childminder uses the language of feelings. For example, she uses simple words such as 'happy' and 'sad' to describe how children feel as they look in the mirror. The childminder talks to children about the importance of being healthy. For example, she provides high praise as children eat a variety of fruits. This helps to build on children's motivation to make healthy choices. Children engage in handwashing routines at appropriate times. They learn to use soap and water, and the childminder talks to them about why they are washing their hands. This helps to prepare young children for managing their own self-care and promotes their understanding of good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children achieve in line with typical expectations for their age. They demonstrate positive attitudes and are motivated learners. Younger children move around the playroom confidently. They explore resources and extend their physical skills. Older children are learning to listen carefully. They develop the strength and dexterity they need to hold a pencil, learn to recognise numbers and develop their knowledge of shape. Children persist at tasks as they practise new skills and build on what they can already do. They acquire skills that prepare them for their next stages in learning and the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY389298 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 10083344 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 4 Date of previous inspection 2 September 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Jarrow. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides 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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