Childminder in Northumberland

Inspection date 8 May 2019 Previous inspection date 7 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's emotional well-being flourishes, supported by a friendly and nurturing childminder. Children enjoy positive relationships in this social and welcoming setting. n The childminder fosters children's language and communication skills particularly well. She talks to children continually, responding positively to emerging words and expanding their vocabulary by introducing and repeating new words as they play. n The childminder uses information obtained from frequent and detailed observations and tracking to plan relevant activities with focused learning targets. She builds upon children's abilities through a carefully planned programme of learning. This helps children make good progress. n The childminder has developed successful partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend. She shares information with them regularly to identify children's learning objectives and to find out about their achievements. This ensures a consistent

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This provision is good

approach to children's learning and development. n The childminder does not consistently provide a wide range of resources to enable young children to explore and investigate. n The childminder has not established a highly focused programme of professional development to drive forward future improvements to raise the quality of teaching and improve outcomes for children.

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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 develop opportunities for younger children to enhance their investigation and exploration skills n focus more precisely on developing a targeted programme of professional development that helps to ensure that the high quality of teaching is sustained and consistently improved upon.

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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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes regular safeguarding training. She is confident in her knowledge of the signs of abuse and knows how to report possible concerns. She uses robust risk assessments to ensure that the environment is suitable for children of all ages. The childminder regularly evaluates her practice, enabling her to reflect on her strengths and areas she would like to develop further. Parents speak highly of the childminder and are particularly impressed with the progress their children make while in her care. The childminder gathers relevant information from parents when children first start to help identify their children's individual needs, routines and care preferences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder actively involves herself in children's play. She asks open-ended questions throughout each activity and successfully supports children's communication and language development. The childminder engages children and plans interesting activities that support their learning and development. For example, she encourages children to babble and make the sounds of favourite animals. The childminder incorporates mathematics into everyday routines. For example, she encourages children to count bricks as they build. Children are given opportunities to experiment with making marks as they use brushes and their fingers to paint.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model for children. She helps them to develop their independence in personal care routines. Children enjoy choosing equipment and toys as they play. They show high levels of confidence and self-motivation in directing their own play. The childminder helps children to learn how to keep themselves and others safe. For example, she encourages children to tidy away toys before selecting further activities so that they have a safe place to play. The childminders takes children to various groups and places of interest within her community. This supports children's social skills and their understanding of the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress and gaining the necessary skills to be ready for school or the next stage of their learning. Children are starting to be independent and make decisions about their play and the activities in which they participate. They successfully manage tasks for themselves. For example, they use tools for a purpose and understand the need to put on coats for outdoor play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY152232 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 10065211 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 7 April 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in New Hartley. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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