Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Inspection date 20 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 childminder attends training to continually update her skills and knowledge. She ensures she keeps up to date with relevant changes in line with current guidance and legislation. n Children show high levels of focus and concentration. The childminder provides a wide variety of adult-led and child-initiated learning experiences to help children to make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder actively involves children in conversation and encourages them to talk about what they are doing during their activities. This builds on children's communication and language development successfully. n Children are offered a balanced range of meals and snacks. The childminder positively supports children to learn about the importance of a healthy diet and lifestyle. n The childminder is caring and patient and fully meets children's individual care needs. Children of all ages share and take turns with their peers and form good friendships

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This provision is good

with each other. n Even though the childminder uses self-evaluation systems, these are not as effective as possible to enable her to set precise priorities for improvement to raise the quality of her provision to an even higher level. n The childminder has not yet developed partnerships with other early years settings that children attend in order to establish a joint approach to their learning and development.

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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 make better use of self-evaluation arrangements to highlight specific targets for future improvement to strengthen the quality of teaching even further n establish relationships with other early years settings that children attend and share relevant information to complement their ongoing learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home used by children and observed play and learning opportunities. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records and policies and procedures with the childminder, including evidence of qualifications and the suitability of all adults living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written testimonials obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is fully aware of potential signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She is knowledgeable about the child protection procedures to follow if she has any safeguarding concerns about children's welfare. The childminder has a clear understanding of how to protect children who may be at risk from being drawn into extreme views and ideas. She completes daily attendance registers to enable her to accurately monitor children's attendance at the setting. The childminder follows good systems in relation to recording accidents and administering medication to children to help to maintain their well-being.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carries out observations and assessments to recognise children's next steps in learning and to support their ongoing progress. Children happily make their own creations with sand and recognise what happens to the texture when the childminder adds water to the mixture. The childminder fosters children's mathematical skills efficiently. For example, she helps younger children to fill and empty different containers with the sand and encourages older children to identify shapes, numbers and colours. Children use an assortment of tools and equipment while exploring malleable materials and extend their physical development. They link their play to real-life experiences and recall past events. The childminder communicates well with parents on a daily basis and shares details with them about their children's achievements. Parents are very happy with the care their children receive and comment that they 'highly recommend the

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

childminder as she goes above and beyond for children in her care'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have free access to toys and resources to enable them to lead their own play and learning. The childminder implements good settling-in procedures to help children to form emotional attachments and secure bonds. Children learn about how to keep themselves safe as they move comfortably around the outdoor environment. The childminder works closely with other childminders to involve children in regular outings. These opportunities support children to try new experiences and to build their confidence when interacting with others. The childminder reinforces appropriate boundaries to children and encourages them to follow simple instructions. This contributes well to children displaying positive behaviour.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those in receipt of funding, gain numerous skills in preparation for the next stage in their learning. Younger children show enjoyment as they listen to different noises and sounds while operating mechanical resources. They easily press the various buttons and begin to learn about how and why things work, which develops their technology skills. Older children display enthusiasm as they engage in role play and dress up in their favourite costumes to promote their imagination and creativity. They pretend to be doctors and use the medical play resources to listen to the childminder's heartbeat and write out prescriptions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543586 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10106910 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 Newcastle upon Tyne. She operates all year round, from 7am to 7pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free 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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Registers

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