Childminder in Northumberland

Inspection date 26 April 2019 Previous inspection date 27 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 has a good relationship with children. Parents comment that their children love attending and feel that she is an extension of their immediate family. n The childminder manages children's behaviour well. She consistently reminds children of her behavioural expectations. She works with parents to establish a shared approach to managing children's behaviour. n The childminder plans a range of motivational activities to support children's interests. For example, she plans activities to build on children's interest in decorating nails. n Children make better than good progress in communication and language. Young children listen attentively and use language confidently to communicate and ask questions. They demonstrate a good understanding of grammatical features of language, such as verb endings. n The childminder talks to parents about what children have enjoyed doing. She shares information with parents about what children are doing and how they can support

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This provision is good

them further. n The childminder works with the local school effectively. She knows what children are doing in school and builds on this at home. n The childminder does not provide consistently high levels of support and challenge to more-able children to help them make the best possible progress. n The childminder does not give children enough opportunities to direct their own learning and follow their own ideas.

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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 provide consistently high levels of support and challenge to more-able children and raise their achievement even further n give children more time to direct their learning and explore their own ideas.

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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 arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of signs and symptoms that may indicate possible abuse to children. She knows who to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She demonstrates a good understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty guidance. Her home is well maintained and she takes effective action to minimise risks to children. She has effective procedures in place to reduce the spread of infection. The childminder evaluates her provision and seeks the views of parents and carers. She has attended training to ensure her knowledge and skills are up to date. The childminder monitors children's learning and identifies areas where further support is needed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her knowledge and skills well to plan enjoyable activities. Children demonstrate high levels of engagement as they decorate the fingernails drawn on a paper hand. They thoroughly enjoy adding sequins to the painted nails. The childminder helps children to develop their mathematical skills, such as sorting or counting. For example, she provides opportunities for children to sort everyday objects onto different coloured plates. Children confidently explain to the childminder why a yellow plastic bird goes on the yellow plate. They count confidently as they go up and down the stairs. The childminder helps children to develop their language skills. She comments on what children are doing and listens carefully to what they are saying, developing early conversation skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder cares deeply about the children in her care. Parents comment that they are confident leaving their children in her loving care. Children have a very good relationship with the childminder. Younger children are emotionally secure and seek the reassurance of the childminder, when needed. The childminder helps children to settle quickly. She finds out detailed information about children when they first start. This helps her to support their individual care needs. The childminder helps children to understand how they can keep themselves healthy. For example, young children know they must wash their hands before eating. Children walk to and from school and spend time outdoors in the childminder's well-equipped garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those in receipt of funding, make good progress. They develop a good range of skills to support them in their future learning. Young children demonstrate good control as they use knives or brushes. For example, they chop a banana with good control. They recognise colours and can talk about the colour of everyday objects. Children are engaged and motivated. They concentrate well until an activity is completed. Young children count with numbers in order and express their thoughts.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY282945 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 10065214 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 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 27 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Blyth, Northumberland. The childminder operates for 46 weeks of the year, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded places 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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