Childminder in North Tyneside

Inspection date 17 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 is committed and passionate in providing high-quality early years experiences for all children and their families. She is a positive role model and encourages children to manage their behaviour and share resources. n The childminder provides a range of opportunities to develop children's personal and emotional development. She provides regular outings for children. For instance, every week the children visit a local nursing home to help develop their social skills. n Children develop a good understanding of how to keep themselves healthy and safe. For example, they know that they need to wear sun cream when it is hot. n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She allows children to take the lead in activities, as opportunities naturally arise. The childminder uses her skills to further promote children's enjoyment of activities. n Children form warm and affectionate relationships with the childminder and her

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This provision is good

assistants. Children are happy and settled in their care. The childminder helps children to develop the confidence they need to be ready for the next stage in their learning. n Children make choices in what they would like to do from a wide range of resources. The childminder plays alongside them. She listens to their ideas and asks questions to help promote children's thinking skills. n Parents say that they would strongly recommend the childminder and that they could not be happier with the childcare she provides. Their written feedback demonstrates the high regard they have for her. However, the childminder does not maximise opportunities to encourage all parents to share what they know about their child's development and progress. n The childminder evaluates her practice and makes plans for improvement. She has identified that she would like to further develop the outdoor area to provide more stimulating and engaging opportunities 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 strengthen the already good partnerships with parents and build on the methods in place to help parents contribute effectively to their child's assessments n implement the plans in place to provide those children who prefer to play outside with a variety of stimulating learning experiences during their outdoor play.

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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 held discussions with the childminder. She checked relevant documentation, including the evidence of the suitability of all persons living and working on the premises, policies and procedures and children's learning records. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the possible signs of abuse and neglect. She has developed her knowledge of 'Prevent' duty and understands her responsibility with regard to wider safeguarding issues. The childminder has robust policies and procedures, should she be concerned about a child's welfare. There are rigorous systems in place for the continued professional development of the childminder and her assistants to further develop their quality of teaching and outcomes for children. The childminder provides good-quality support and guidance to her assistants through regular supervisory sessions. She has developed strong relationships with local schools. For example, she takes the children who are joining school to play sessions to help them settle in. Overall, partnerships with parents are positive. The childminder shares information about children's learning daily with parents. Parents comment that the

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

childminder 'provides fun and laughter in abundance' and that 'it is a second home for my child'.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's developing communication, social and physical skills very well. She skilfully interacts with children and models new words that help to extend their understanding, vocabulary and listening skills. Children enjoy a range of stories and the childminder confidently plans activities linked to these. For example, after reading a story of 'Jack and the Beanstalk', children enjoy exploring soil. The childminder regularly observes children to highlight their progress and identify their next steps in learning. The childminder effectively uses opportunities to extend children's mathematical skills. For example, she asks children to find items of food, then asks older children to count how many they still need to find to have 10 in total.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle into the childminder's home quickly. They are happy, calm and confident. Children are independent and demonstrate a strong sense of belonging in their environment. Children play alongside each other well. The childminder supports children's health and well-being effectively. She provides children with healthy and nutritious meals and snacks. Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills and get plenty of fresh air. They manage their own personal care needs, such as putting on their shoes. Older children are kind and caring. For example, they help younger children to fasten their laces.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are confident and active learners. They develop good friendships with other children and talk about their friends in their conversations. Older children learn to recognise letters and the sounds they represent and count well. Babies have their individual needs met well and sensitively. Children have positive attitudes to learning and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, such as school. They are able to communicate well and play happily together. Children develop a love of books and enjoy listening to stories. They are independent and make decisions about their play and the activities in which they participate.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539065 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 10080089 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 15 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Wideopen, in Newcastle upon Tyne. She operates all year round from 7am to 8pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder provides early funded education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3 and works with two assistants.

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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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