Childminder in South Tyneside

Inspection date 5 July 2019 Previous inspection date 26 February 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 has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She completes regular observations of children's learning and assesses their development. The childminder plans for what children need to learn next effectively. All children make good progress. n Children demonstrate that they are settled and happy in the childminder's care. They have formed secure attachments with the warm and caring childminder. The childminder encourages children's positive behaviour. She gives children lots of praise for their achievements and helps to raise their self-esteem. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents speak highly of the childminder and are very happy with the progress that their children make. They comment that the childminder is caring and compassionate. Parents praise the activities on offer to their children. n The childminder is very responsive to children's individual needs and provides a

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This provision is good

welcoming learning environment. She offers children a wide selection of toys to choose from. Children are interested in the resources they select, helping them to remain engaged as they learn and play. n Children enjoy a variety of visits to local community groups where they meet with other childminders and children. This provides children with opportunities to socialise in larger groups and make new friendships. 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, the childminder does not share detailed information about children's development to fully complement their learning. n Children do not have consistent opportunities to explore, investigate and develop their natural curiosity.

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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 share more precise information about children's development with other settings they also attend, to provide continuity in their learning n encourage children to explore and investigate different materials to build further on their learning and curiosity.

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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 outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She jointly 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 sample of relevant documentation, including children's learning journals and assessment records. 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

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 knows the procedures to follow to keep children safe from harm. She makes sure that she keeps her practice current and uses what she learns to benefit children. For example, the childminder has developed her skills in supporting children to develop their speech and language. The childminder reflects on her practice and identifies where she can enhance her skills further. She actively seeks the views of parents and children about the service she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children very well. She plans activities that follow children's interests and motivate them to learn. The childminder encourages children's communication skills well. She skilfully engages children in meaningful conversations and introduces new words, encouraging them to develop their ideas. Children delight in reading a favourite story with the childminder. The childminder provides puppets and props to hold children's attention and encourage their participation. Children develop their literacy skills well. They join in with phrases in the story and begin to recognise some letters and the sounds they represent. The childminder promotes children's mathematical development well. Children enjoy playing games with the childminder to develop their awareness of numbers, shapes and colours. Children develop their mark- making skills when they draw detailed pictures. The childminder supports children

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

successfully to practise writing letters and simple words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents from the start. She encourages parents to share information about their children's care routines and individual needs. The childminder invites children to attend settling-in sessions to help her to know children well from the start. Children develop a good understanding of following a healthy lifestyle. The childminder provides children with nutritious meals, snacks and drinks. Children have plenty of opportunities to play outdoors in the fresh air. Visits in the local community help children to learn about people and communities beyond their own.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are engaged in their play and show enthusiasm in the activities they choose. They develop high levels of independence and confidence in their own abilities. For example, they pour their own drinks and take off their shoes when they come indoors. Children listen thoughtfully and follow instructions well. They are willing to have a go at a range of learning opportunities. Children try new experiences and persevere during small tasks. They develop the key skills needed for the next stage in their learning. Children are well prepared for their eventual move onto school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478977 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 10076108 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 2 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 26 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in South Shields, Tyne and Wear. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2. 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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