Liddell, Sheila Denise

Inspection date 17 May 2019 Previous inspection date 26 May 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 implements clear policies and procedures and ensures that her premises are secure. She assesses risks in her home to minimise hazards in the play environment. Children are cared for in a very safe and secure environment. n Children thrive in the setting. They are very happy and have strong attachments with the childminder, who is highly attentive to their individual needs. n Children behave very well. They use good manners, take turns and share toys with their friends. The childminder supports children's understanding of feelings and emotions effectively. Children are tolerant and thoughtful individuals who show care and affection towards each other. n Partnerships with parents are good. Parents are complimentary about the high-quality care, support and learning opportunities that the childminder provides for their children. The childminder regularly shares information with parents about what their

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This provision is good

children are learning and how they are progressing. n Children make good progress in the childminder's care. The childminder is skilled in using a wide range of different teaching skills to promote children's learning. She knows each child well and uses their interests to encourage and support their learning. n The childminder has attended all statutory training, including safeguarding and first aid. However, she has not targeted professional development opportunities to raise her teaching skills to an even higher level. n The childminder observes children's learning and development. She uses this information to plan a wide range of activities that extend children's learning during their play. However, she does not consistently use her assessments to plan more precisely for what individual children need to learn next.

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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 teaching to an outstanding level n use observations and assessments of children's learning more consistently, to plan in more detail for what individual children need to learn next.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector viewed the areas in the home used for childminding. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at a sample of relevant documentation. 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 has a good knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She is confident about what action to take should she have a concern about a child in her care. The childminder evaluates her service and identifies priorities to improve her practice. Parents contribute to her self-evaluation process through verbal feedback and by completing questionnaires. The childminder has an excellent relationship with the local school. She shares information about children's development. Daily conversations with school staff help to provide continuity of care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy a wide variety of activities. They confidently choose resources to play with and engage in activities with interest and motivation. The childminder places a strong focus on helping children to develop their communication and language skills. Children communicate confidently and learn a wide range of vocabulary. The childminder speaks clearly to the children and gives them time to think and try new words. Younger children readily repeat words that they hear. The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their early writing skills. Children enjoy making marks and experiment with drawing around their hands. The childminder supports children to develop good mathematical knowledge. She engages children to learn about colours and numbers, using their interest in vehicles. Children develop their imaginations and engage in role play. They enjoy pretending to make cups of tea for the childminder. The childminder

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

provides opportunities for babies to explore cause-and-effect toys. They learn how to press buttons to make technological toys work. Toddlers develop their coordination when they carefully stack beakers and build towers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a good understanding of children's individual needs and interests. She works extremely closely with parents from the start to meet children's needs. The childminder offers very flexible procedures to help children to quickly settle in at the setting. She ensures that children spend plenty of time outdoors each day. Children display good physical skills as they confidently climb on play equipment. The childminder offers children excellent opportunities to learn about the world around them. They feed the baby lambs at the nearby farm and explore the local countryside. The childminder encourages children to be independent and develop their self-care skills well. Babies learn to feed themselves using a spoon, and toddlers are encouraged to wash their own hands and faces. The childminder encourages children to eat healthy meals and snacks, and drinking water is available throughout the day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. They enjoy playing with their friends, showing high levels of self-esteem and confidence. All children are confident. They happily collect their shoes from the basket and put them on before going into the garden. Children are kind and considerate to each other. For example, they say 'sorry' without reminders and share in each other's achievements. Babies and children learn a wide range of skills in preparation for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY316209 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 10065215 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 11 Date of previous inspection 26 May 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives near Eglingham, north of Alnwick in Northumberland. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder also offers overnight care. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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