Childminder in Northumberland

Inspection date 11 June 2019 Previous inspection date 21 June 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 has worked to improve her practice. She has addressed the actions raised at the last inspection, seeking guidance and support from the local authority. The childminder has developed her understanding of the early years foundation stage. n The childminder interacts well with children during their play. She challenges children and provides them with enjoyable learning experiences. The childminder helps children to develop their language and communication skills very well. n Children are settled and happy in the childminder's care. They have formed secure attachments with the warm and caring childminder. The childminder promotes children's positive behaviour. She gives children lots of praise for their achievements, helping to raise their self-esteem. n The childminder observes children to find out what they know and can do. She uses her knowledge of children's interests and abilities to plan activities that support what

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This provision is good

they need to learn next. Children are eager to take part in activities and make good progress from their starting points in learning. n Children are cared for in a secure environment. The childminder checks the environment regularly to ensure that it remains a safe place for children to play. n The childminder reflects on her practice and makes plans for improvement. However, she does not regularly seek the views of parents in order to further build on evaluations of her setting and achieve continuous improvement at a higher level. n The childminder has good relationships with professionals at schools that children also attend. Daily conversations with school staff help to provide continuity of care for children. However, she does not share detailed information about children's development in order to fully complement their learning.

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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 seek the views of parents to further evaluate the provision and target areas for continuous improvement n share more precise information about children's development with other settings that they also attend to provide continuity in their learning.

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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 assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector viewed the areas in the home used for childminding. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at a selection of relevant documentation. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of a parent through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes regular training to keep her knowledge up to date about child protection issues. She knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has made sure that she has updated her knowledge and skills to enhance outcomes for children. She attends training and networks with other childminders regularly. The childminder makes good use of professional development opportunities and uses what she learns to benefit children. For example, she has improved how she assesses children's levels of development. The childminder provides parents with information about their children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are motivated and access activities that match their age and stage of learning. The childminder provides children with many opportunities to be creative. Children concentrate well and they become engaged in making and decorating cards. They handle tools, such as scissors, with increasing physical control as they cut and join materials. The childminder encourages children to develop their early literacy skills. Children are beginning to recognise letters and the sounds they represent. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to use different materials to develop their early writing skills. Children are highly motivated to begin to form letters and write their names. The childminder sits with children as they play and speaks clearly to them. She asks effective questions and makes suggestions to help children develop their thinking and problem-solving skills. Children develop their coordination as they

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

build with a railway track. They explore the different-sized pieces, working out how to join them together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents from the start to share information about children's care routines and individual needs. She offers flexible procedures to help children to quickly settle into the setting. Children are familiar with the daily routines. For example, they know they need to take their shoes off when they come indoors and help to tidy away some of the toys. Children behave very well and use good manners. They say 'please' and 'thank you' without reminders. The childminder provides children with nutritious meals, snacks and drinks and develops their understanding of healthy lifestyles. For example, she encourages children to eat a range of fruit and vegetables at mealtimes and have regular drinks of water to keep themselves well. She provides daily opportunities for children to be outside in the fresh air. Children enjoy visits to the park and local beach.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn important skills that help to prepare them for starting school. For example, they gain a good knowledge of numbers and mathematical language during their play. They show an interest in numbers, and are eager to complete calculations and use the language of size and shape during their play. Older children demonstrate good levels of self-care skills, such as when they use the toilet and wash their hands afterwards. Children are happy, confident and inquisitive.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY397799 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 10085043 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 4 - 11 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 21 June 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Seaton Delaval, Tyne and Wear. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for 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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