Childminder in South Tyneside

Inspection date 20 June 2019 Previous inspection date 23 March 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 fully appreciates the significance of reflecting on her daily practice. Her self-evaluation systems enable her to identify what is working well and what areas need to be improved. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder offers ideas and suggestions to parents to help them to continue their children's attainments at home. Parents are very complimentary about the childminder and her childminding provision. n Children acquire a wide range of aptitudes needed for the next stage in their learning. They are familiar with the daily routines. The childminder encourages children to follow good hygiene practices and to tidy away toys and equipment. n The childminder successfully prepares children for their future transitions on to nursery and school. For example, she works closely with parents to support children to use the toilet independently and to develop their self-care skills.

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This provision is good

n Although the childminder understands the benefits of increasing her knowledge, she has not targeted her professional development opportunities to raise her teaching skills to an even higher level. n Even though the childminder monitors children's ongoing development, she does not consistently use this information to plan effectively for their next steps in learning to enable them to make even better progress.

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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 maximise professional development opportunities so that they are specifically targeted on raising the already good teaching to an outstanding level n make effective use of information obtained from tracking systems to focus more precisely on what children need to learn next and promote even greater progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home used by children and observed play and learning opportunities. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records and policies and procedures with the childminder, including evidence of qualifications and the suitability of all adults living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written testimonials obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of how to recognise possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She is fully aware of how to respond to child protection concerns. The childminder implements clear policies and procedures to maintain children's health and safety. She works well with other childminders to seek support and guidance to help her to fulfil her role and responsibilities. The childminder successfully enables children to develop their own awareness of how to keep themselves and others safe. For instance, children recognise the importance of wearing sun cream and a hat when playing outside in the hot weather. The childminder frequently reinforces safety boundaries to children and actively encourages them to take appropriate risks during their play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder allows children to lead their own learning and provides suitable resources based on their individual preferences. She competently completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years and shares this with parents. The childminder successfully supports children to develop their early reading skills. She involves them in story time, where they talk about what they can see in the various pictures of the book and recall past events. Children are confident in their communication and language development. The childminder continually talks to children and asks meaningful questions to extend their thinking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional well-being is fostered effectively. The childminder interacts well with children and is nurturing and attentive to their care needs. Children's behaviour is good and they respond well to consistent praise and encouragement. The childminder rewards positive behaviour and encourages children to share, take turns and use good manners. Children develop good independence skills. The childminder enthusiastically supports them to complete small tasks for themselves, such as making their own sandwiches for snack time. Children thoroughly enjoy accessing the childminder's garden and are keen to engage in physical play. The childminder organises outings to local places of interest and attends community groups to enable children to be sociable and to try new experiences.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning from their differing starting points. They display delight while they explore a selection of musical instruments and make movements with their bodies as they listen to the noises and sounds. This enhances their expressive arts and design skills. Children develop their understanding of shape, space and measure as they attempt to complete a variety of jigsaw puzzles. They comfortably recognise different sizes and practise their counting skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY266923 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 10073239 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 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 23 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in South Shields. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare 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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