Appleby, Gillian

Inspection date 13 June 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n Children show exceptional levels of well-being. They are extremely settled, very happy and relaxed in the childminder's care. Children's behaviour is excellent. The childminder has an extremely nurturing approach and children thrive in this homely atmosphere. n The childminder is committed to her professional development. She undertakes extensive training to keep her knowledge up to date. This ensures that the already good quality of her teaching continues to improve. n The qualified and experienced childminder knows individual children well. She makes regular observations of children's achievements and plans a range of interesting and stimulating activities. The childminder uses detailed assessments to plan for the next steps in children's development. All children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder has very good relationships with other settings that children also attend. This ensures a joined-up approach that promotes children's development and

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This provision is good

contributes to good continuity of care. n The childminder helps children to develop their communication and language skills. She speaks clearly, models language and repeats words as children play. Children listen intently and copy the pronunciation of new words. n The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is excellent. The childminder works closely with parents and other professionals to ensure that she meets the needs of each individual child. n The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents. She shares regular information with parents about their children's progress. However, the childminder does not gather detailed information from parents about what their children already know and can do when they first start to attend the setting. n The childminder regularly reflects on her practice. However, she does not use her reflections to identify clear targets and drive improvements at the very highest level.

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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 gather more precise information about what children know and can do on entry to the setting to support and extend their learning further n extend the systems for self-evaluation to plan and drive improvements to raise the quality of the setting to an even higher level.

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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. n The inspector viewed the areas in the home used for childminding. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at a sample of relevant documentation. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of what to do if she is worried about a child, and how to report any concerns. She checks the environment regularly to keep it free from hazards to ensure children are safe. The childminder communicates with parents to ensure that children experience continuity of care routines and learning experiences. Parents are very positive about the care and activities the childminder provides for their children. They comment that they are delighted with the service provided. The childminder checks the progress that children make and shares this information with parents. She supports parents to extend their children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The calm and well-resourced environment supports children in their learning. Children are keen to play and learn. The childminder builds on children's interests well to help them enjoy what they are doing. For example, the childminder dresses up with children when they pretend to be princesses. She builds on children's early literacy skills. The childminder encourages children to choose their favourite stories, turn the pages and talk about the story and illustrations. The childminder supports children with SEND very well. For example, she uses a visual prompts for children to know what they will do next and to help them understand the daily routines. The childminder encourages children to develop their mathematical language when they play. When children explore with play dough, they count and recognise different sizes, shapes and colours.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder knows the children extremely well and is incredibly attentive to their needs. Young children are so settled in the setting that they ask to stay and play when it is time for them to go home. The childminder is an excellent role model and she demonstrates kindness and respect. She makes good use of praise to help children develop their confidence and self-esteem. Children listen extremely carefully to instructions, concentrate exceptionally well and persevere at tasks for long periods of time. The childminder encourages children to value and respect each other. They talk about their families and experiences, and learn more about other people's lives. Children enjoy visiting the local home for the elderly, where they share stories with the residents. The childminder very successfully encourages children to make healthy choices and they enjoy planting fruit and vegetables in the garden. She offers children healthy and home-

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

cooked meals. Children thoroughly enjoy baking activities and being involved in preparing their own meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are ready for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to school. They choose their activities with confidence. Children are polite, confident and skilled communicators. They are beginning to show independence in their self-care skills. Children learn to put their shoes on, wash their hands and feed themselves. Children enjoy a wide range of exciting experiences outdoors and visit places of interest in the community, including local farms and museums.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546974 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10107383 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 3 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the Brunton Park area of Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne. She operates during term time from 8am to 9am and 2pm to 6pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and from 8am to 6pm on Tuesday and Thursday. During the school holidays, she operates from 8am to 6pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. 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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