Childminder, Out-of school day care in Newcastle upon Tyne

Inspection date 16 May 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 dedicated childminder creates a safe, happy and inspiring environment where children flourish and grow into confident and independent individuals. She knows the children well, providing activities she knows will engage them and support their good progress. n The childminder forms a special bond with each child that attends, providing an abundance of love and care from the outset. Her positive and caring approach transmits through her friendly and calming nature and contributes towards children feeling valued, happy and secure. n Children behave well. They listen to the childminder and respond well to her high expectations and the boundaries she sets. They learn to control their feelings and emotions and follow routines well. For example, children help when it is tidy-up time. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Comments from parents show how much they value and appreciate the good care and learning opportunities the childminder provides

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This provision is good

for their children. n The childminder has high expectations for her own practice and the children in her care. She reflects on the service she provides and acts upon feedback from parents and children. The childminder successfully evaluates this information and uses it to develop her provision further. n On occasion, the childminder misses opportunities to help children extend their thinking and learning skills.

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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 opportunities for children to extend their thinking and learning skills.

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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

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands how to swiftly identify and report child protection concerns. She creates a safe space for children indoors and outside. She checks her home every morning prior to children's arrival and takes steps to minimise any risks. She is aware of what presents a potential hazard to children and demonstrates a vigilant attitude towards children's welfare. The childminder seeks regular training opportunities and reads about new approaches to develop the quality of her practice. For example, she has recently read about how to develop children's curiosity. This has influenced her to review the layout of the playroom and to add resources that stimulate children's curiosity, such as natural materials.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The highly qualified childminder closely monitors the progress that children make and identifies what children need to learn next. She has a kind and caring approach and interacts purposefully with children during their activities. The childminder supports children's language development well. For instance, children enjoy interacting with the childminder as they make paint using flour, water, salt and food colouring. Children count confidently and demonstrate age-appropriate mathematical learning, such as counting how many scoops of flour they use. They confidently use the paint to make marks on paper and they describe to the childminder what they are painting. The childminder prompts children to look more closely at the world around them. For example, they observe caterpillars and speculate on when they will change into butterflies.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. She is calm, kind and teaches children good manners. She encourages children to be independent and they are confident at managing simple tasks. For instance, they self-select what foods they would like at lunchtime and attempt to spread toppings on bread using a knife. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For instance, she reminds them to take small bites of food and children know that they could choke if they did not do this. Children are provided with ample opportunities to be active, contributing to their good physical health. They go for walks in the local environment and frequently use the back garden during the day. Furthermore, the childminder seizes opportunities to teach children about road safety and traffic when they walk within the community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are very well prepared for their next stage in learning and their move on to school. They talk confidently and initiate conversations with each other, the childminder and visitors. Children demonstrate good social skills, they listen carefully and follow instructions well. They concentrate for long periods of time when involved in activities. Children use a wide range of resources to build their writing skills indoors and outdoors. For example, they enjoy making marks with paint on available surfaces outside.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545482 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10099048 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 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds early years teacher status. She 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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