Childminder in Northumberland

Inspection date 17 April 2019 Previous inspection date 28 April 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 Children are happy and settled in the setting. They demonstrate good levels of confidence and have a secure relationship with the childminder. Children learn and play in a nurturing environment. n The childminder has a good awareness of how young children learn. She uses planned activities and children's play to engage them and build on what they need to learn next. Children make good progress in their learning. n Parents are positive about the care that their children receive. The childminder forms effective relationships with parents. She values their views and shares regular information with parents about their children's learning and progress. n Children enjoy a variety of visits to local community groups where they meet with other childminders and their children. This provides children with opportunities to socialise in larger groups and make new friendships. n The childminder provides many experiences for children to investigate the world

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This provision is good

around them. Children explore the changing seasons, regularly play outdoors and visit places of interest in the community. n The childminder is skilled in her interactions with children, Children are developing effective communication and language skills. The childminder sits with children as they play, emphasising key words and extending their vocabulary. n The childminder completes all statutory training and strives to keep her knowledge up to date. However, she does not target professional development opportunities precisely enough to help raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level. n The childminder does not provide consistent opportunities for children to learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others and cultures beyond their own community.

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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 focus more precisely on how professional development opportunities can be used to raise the quality of the already good practice to an outstanding level n enhance the opportunities for children to learn about the similarities and differences between people and cultures beyond their own community.

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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 reading the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes regular child protection training. She is confident in her knowledge of the signs of abuse and knows how to report any possible concerns. Children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. The childminder carries out effective risk assessments to make sure that children are safe in her home. She completes successful self-evaluation. The childminder reflects on her practice and encourages parents and children to share their views about her setting. The childminder monitors children's progress closely to identify any possible gaps in their learning. Daily conversations with school staff help to provide continuity of care and complement children's learning at school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Young children imaginatively use creative materials. Children engage very well in an activity to make Easter baskets. The childminder encourages children to develop their physical skills as they use scissors and explore different materials. Children are keen to show adults their work and are clearly proud of the models that they have created. The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their early writing skills. Older children learn to write their names and younger children make marks. Young children investigate and explore sand outdoors. They scoop it from one container to another, making sandcastles. The childminder encourages children to develop their mathematical language when they play. She uses words, such as 'empty' and 'full'. Children benefit from daily opportunities to play outdoors and be physically active. The childminder helps them to learn how to pedal bikes and use ride-on toys.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a very calm and nurturing approach, which helps children to settle very quickly into her care. She gathers detailed information about children's care and routines from parents when children first start at the setting. This helps her to ensure that children's needs are met from the beginning. Children are well behaved and display friendly behaviour towards each other and the childminder. The childminder encourages children to take turns, share and play cooperatively together. She encourages children to eat a range of healthy, nutritional snacks and meals. Children demonstrate that they feel happy and secure and they display high levels of confidence and self-esteem. They move around the home, freely selecting their own activities from a range of resources.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are learning key skills to help them to be ready for school, when the time comes. They spend long periods of time engaged in activities. Older children talk about their families and experiences and make links in their learning. Younger children independently choose their own play and begin to manage their self-care needs. They learn to wash their hands and feed themselves. Children are eager to learn and are motivated by the activities provided. They enjoy participating in imaginary play and they use a range of small-world resources.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 506984 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 10065209 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 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 28 April 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Bilton, on the outskirts of Alnwick, Northumberland. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She 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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