Childminder EY423235

Inspection date 26 April 2019 Previous inspection date 5 February 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 cared for in a safe and very welcoming environment. The childminder provides a range of play and learning resources that links with children's different interests and stages of development. She is dedicated to providing the best possible care for children n Children are happy, motivated and very settled in the childminder's care. They make good progress in their learning and develop skills that help prepare them for the next stage in their learning. n The childminder completes comprehensive observations of children's learning and regularly monitors their progress. She uses this information to plan well for what children need to learn next. The childminder quickly highlights any gaps in children's development and provides appropriate support to extend their learning. n The childminder works with an assistant. They work together as a team effectively. The childminder ensures that her assistant keeps her skills up to date, such as paediatric

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This provision is good

first-aid and safeguarding training. She monitors and supervises her assistant's practice. n Children spend time playing indoors and outdoors and have regular outings to groups, activities and local attractions. They learn to appreciate and understand their community and develop their social skills as they spend time with other children. n Overall, the childminder establishes good partnership with parents. She shares regular information with parents about their children's progress. Parents are positive about the care that their children receive. However, the childminder does not consistently gather detailed information from parents about what their children already know and can do when they first start to attend the setting. n Although partnerships with settings that children also attend are good, there is scope for the childminder to develop opportunities to share more precise information about children's learning and development to support them to make the best possible

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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 gather more precise information from parents about their children's abilities on entry to the setting, to contribute to initial assessments of children's development n strengthen the links with other early years settings that children also attend, to fully support children's learning and development.

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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 held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household. n The inspector spoke to children and the childminder's assistant 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge of child protection up to date. She knows how to act and who to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has a good knowledge of the signs or symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. Effective risk assessments are in place. The childminder evaluates her practice well. She demonstrates a strong commitment to enhancing her practice and extending her skills. The childminder makes good use of opportunities to keep her knowledge up to date through proactive research and training. For example, the childminder has used her recently gained knowledge to enhance how she plans for children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant use skilful questioning to encourage children to develop their communication and language. They make suggestions, offer help and demonstrate new skills to children. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to explore and investigate. Children thoroughly enjoy using their senses to explore a variety of materials. For example, children are keen to play in the water outdoors. They consider how the texture changes as they add mud. Young children develop their physical skills as they scoop water from one container to another. The childminder encourages children to develop their mathematical language when they play. She uses words, such as 'empty' and 'full'. The childminder supports children's physical development well. Children laugh as they dance, jump and run. They develop their small-muscle skills as they roll, cut and manipulate play dough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant are good role models. They promote positive behaviour and have high expectations of children. Children's self-care skills and independence are supported well. Children tidy up their plates and cups after their snack, have a go at putting on their shoes and choose freely what they would like to play with. The childminder encourages children to be kind to one another, to share and take their turn. She praises children for their efforts and achievements, which helps to support their confidence. The childminder and her assistant encourage children's awareness of good hygiene and healthy eating. They encourage children to regularly wash their hands. Children enjoy the well-balanced range of snacks and meals that is provided.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn many important skills in the setting. They show good levels of perseverance during their play and learning. Older children show an interest in making marks with pens and pencils, beginning to hold them using the correct grip. They become involved in drawing maps and use their imaginations to go in the garden and hunt for treasure. Younger children enjoy making handprints on paper with mud and water. Older children recognise numerals, count, sort and match objects correctly. Younger become curious and eager learners, who are keen to join in with activities and games.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423235 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 10065222 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 - 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 5 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Choppington, Northumberland. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant. She provides early funded 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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