Childminder in North Tyneside

Inspection date 12 June 2019 Previous inspection date 17 November 2015

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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 qualified childminder promotes children's development well. She monitors children's achievements consistently. This helps her to ensure that they are learning and that she can identify any emerging gaps in development. Children make good progress. n The childminder is kind and caring. She provides a warm, nurturing home-from-home environment for children. Children form strong bonds with the childminder. They are happy and settled in her care. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder works closely with them and there are effective arrangements to share information about children's learning. This shared approach promotes continuity between their home and the childminder's setting. n The childminder provides children with regular opportunities to mix with other groups of children at local community events. This helps them to gain confidence and develop good social skills. n The childminder has not considered the next steps for children's development when

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This provision is good

she completes the progress check at two years. This means she does not fully inform parents about the next steps or take on board any suggestions that parents might have for their child's next steps. n Although the childminder assesses children's starting points, she does not use the information gathered effectively to plan accurate next steps for children in their development. n Although the childminder attends statutory training, such as first aid, she has not yet established ongoing professional development in other areas.

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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 include the next steps when completing the progress check for children aged two years n develop procedures further when considering children's starting points to identify what the information gathered says about the child's development so that ongoing planning is effective n establish a targeted plan for continual professional development.

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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 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 arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder identifies and successfully minimises potential risks in her home. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date and is clear about the signs of abuse and neglect. She knows the local referral procedures to follow if she were to have a concern about a child. All required documentation, including policies and procedures and written permissions from parents, are in place. The childminder seeks feedback from parents to help her identify further ways of improving her practice. The childminder completes regular observations of children's learning. She carries out assessments and monitors progress to ensure children are moving forward in their development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy playing with a wide range of resources. They freely access items to explore and enjoy using their imaginations for interactive role play. For example, children play with figures and cars and give a running commentary on what is happening. The childminder supports this play and encourages further discussions by asking questions and giving children time to respond and think. For example, they talk about whether the figures are boys or girls. The childminder skilfully supports children's language skills. For example, she listens intently to what children say and models the correct pronunciation when children do not pronounce their words clearly. This helps children to understand how to say the words. Children show high levels of concentration and attention in their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder teaches children to be independent and to manage age-appropriate tasks for themselves. For example, children tell the childminder when they need their nose wiping. They help with simple tasks, such as clearing their plates away and putting rubbish in the bin. Children show pride in their achievements. For example, they carefully help to prepare food for lunch. They show confidence and develop physical skills as they use a knife with the help of the childminder and cut up strawberries and bananas. The childminder is a positive role model and consistently teaches children to be polite and respectful. Children follow rules and use good manners from an early age. Children happily help to tidy up the toys before moving on to the next activity.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire the skills and positive attitudes needed for the next stage in their learning, including school. Children are motivated to learn and develop good listening and concentration skills. They are confident communicators and make their needs known. Children learn about the world around them and about how things grow from a seed into a plant. For example, they explain that they are growing bean stalks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY397678 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 10065092 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 17 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in the Shiremoor area of Newcastle upon Tyne. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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