Childminder in Northumberland

Inspection date 5 July 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 Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder's lively approach and vivacious personality help to encourage children to join her in play. Children have much fun while they learn. Parents describe the childminder as passionate and enthusiastic, and say that she far exceeds their expectations. n Children are independent learners who explore the well-resourced environment and lead their own play with confidence. They are curious and keen to learn. This helps to prepare them well for school. n The childminder observes children at play and assesses the progress they make. She understands how young children learn and provides plenty of challenging opportunities during free play for children to build on what they already know and can do. n Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder shares information with parents about their children's activities during their time with her and about the progress they make in their learning. She shares ideas to extend children's learning at

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This provision is good

home. n Children arrive at the childminder's house happily and demonstrate a strong sense of belonging. They form warm relationships with the childminder and she meets their emotional needs well. n Self-evaluation is highly effective. The childminder has extensive plans to enhance all aspects of her practice. For example, she has sourced an allotment to help to develop children's understanding of the world. Her drive and commitment demonstrate an excellent capacity to continuously improve her already strong practice. n During adult-led activities, the childminder does not consistently ensure that her teaching is precisely matched to the learning needs of all children taking part. n Occasionally, the childminder does not give children enough time to think and respond to questions and take an active part in discussions.

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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 enhance the plans for adult-led activities to meet children's needs even more precisely to help them to make the best possible progress in their learning n extend children's opportunities to think and respond to questions and share their thoughts and ideas, in order to promote their communication and language development even more effectively.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home that are used for childminding. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at a range of documents, including evidence of suitability checks completed on adults in the household. n The inspector evaluated an activity alongside the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. She spoke to one parent and took account of the views of others through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to building on her experience and knowledge, which contributes to ongoing improvements to teaching. For example, she has used knowledge acquired through a training course to help her to develop her resources to support children's progress in mathematics more effectively. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the signs of abuse. She knows what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder has good arrangements in place to support children when they move on to the next stage in their learning. She is beginning to develop relationships with local nurseries that children will move on to.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children's creative and exploratory skills are well supported. They are able to select from a wide range of resources indoors, such as paint and collage materials. Children very much enjoy experimenting with colours, shapes and textures. This is extended further outdoors when, for example, children mix mud, sand and water to make 'cakes'. Toddlers show very good imagination skills. They demonstrate this when they pretend to feed dolls and put them to sleep. The childminder supports children's physical development well. For example, children take part in music-and-movement sessions and practise how to climb steps up to the slide. Older children show an avid interest in books. The childminder helps to sustain children's interest by using props and toys so that they can take part in the story. This helps to promote children's progress in literacy.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from plenty of praise and encouragement which help to raise their self- esteem. The childminder models good manners and encourages children to be considerate of one another. Children are polite, respectful and behave well. The childminder creates opportunities for children to experience being part of a larger group of children to help to prepare them for school. For example, they meet up with other childminders and children. Children benefit from plenty of fresh air, exercise and nutritious home-cooked meals, which contribute to their good physical health. The childminder encourages children to be independent. They are keen to help to prepare their own snack and they capably manage their self-care needs. They develop good hygiene habits, such as regular handwashing.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children generally make good progress and achieve the levels of development that are typical for their age range. The childminder swiftly identifies children who have gaps in some aspects of their learning. She fully understands the reasons for this and works closely with parents to help children to catch up. Children develop a good level of skills across all areas of learning that help to prepare them for later learning in school. Most children develop friendships and begin to work cooperatively with other children. Those children who are more reluctant to play with others benefit from warm encouragement from the childminder to share their experiences and join in with activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549209 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 10110691 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 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Ashington, Northumberland. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 9pm, Wednesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She 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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