Childminder in Northumberland

Inspection date 22 May 2019 Previous inspection date 21 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 The childminder and her assistants are good role models for children. They maintain clear, consistent boundaries and children benefit from frequent praise for helping each other and sharing. n The childminder gives children's personal, social and emotional development a high priority. Children are very happy in her care. New children settle very quickly and securely when they first arrive in the childminder's care. Children show that they feel confident, comfortable and safe. n The childminder provides good support for children who speak English as an additional language. She teaches them English effectively, while also respecting and encouraging their home languages to support their sense of identity and self. n The childminder ensures that the premises, garden and outings are safe for children. She completes meticulous risk assessments each day and teaches children about safety. n The childminder ensures that parents are kept informed about every aspect of their

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This provision is good

child's day. She provides parents with suggestions and ideas of how to support their child's learning at home. n The childminder does not always fully challenge older and more-able children to extend their learning and help them to reach the highest level of achievement. n The childminder does not always make effective use of the supervision and monitoring of assistants to consistently support them to develop and improve their practice.

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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 increase the levels of challenge for older and more-able children to fully extend their learning and to help them to reach the highest level of achievement n refine and focus on the monitoring of assistants, to help support them to raise the quality of teaching even further.

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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

The childminder has a good knowledge of the early years requirements and keeps abreast of developments. She and her assistants access training opportunities to extend their knowledge. For example, they have used learning from training to improve how they plan for children's next steps. The childminder communicates with other settings, such as the local primary school. She finds out about school topics and plans activities to support these. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder takes steps to ensure the safety of her premises and has adapted areas to suit the needs of very young children. She has completed training to enable her to understand wider safeguarding areas, such as how children could be at risk of harm from others with extreme views.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well and overall, provides a good range of activities for their interests. For example, children particularly enjoy exploring the properties of sand as they feel the different textures and build sandcastles. The childminder extends their experience by making compost and soil available. She skilfully interacts with children and shows a genuine interest in what they say, and this encourages them to talk about their experiences and ideas. The childminder provides a good range of opportunities for children to use mathematics within their play. For example, they match the numbers on the vehicles to the parking bays and numbers within songs. The childminder uses her observations and assessments to identify children's next stage of development, and plans activities according to their individual needs and interests.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistants are kind and caring. They are sensitive to every child's individual needs and instinctively recognise when children may need a little extra support and encouragement. Children demonstrate that they feel happy and secure. They seek the childminder and her assistants out for a reassuring cuddle. Children learn good hygiene practices and their health is well supported. They know that they have to wash their hands before enjoying a healthy snack of fresh fruit. Children enjoy being outdoors in the fresh air. They develop good physical skills as they climb on equipment and skilfully manoeuvre vehicles around the road system in the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Overall, children make good progress. They enjoy the opportunity to explore their environment. They can access the resources they want to play with independently. They develop their imagination and creativity as they make cups of tea for their friends. Children are learning to be respectful and build caring relationships with their friends. These are key skills that help to ensure they are well prepared for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY408694 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 10065220 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 0 - 11 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 25 Date of previous inspection 21 April 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Blyth. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and works with two assistants. The childminder 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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