Childminder in North Tyneside

Inspection date 8 August 2019 Previous inspection date 29 September 2015

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

n The childminder establishes first-rate links with local nurseries and primary schools to create a highly effective joined-up approach to children's learning. She actively shares relevant information with teachers, such as planning details, to enable her to positively complement children's activities. n Children develop an exceptional awareness of how to keep themselves and others safe. They are extremely well supported by the childminder to take age-appropriate risks and to build excellent levels of perseverance and resilience. n Partnerships with parents are outstanding. The childminder continually shares activity suggestions with parents to help them to continue their children's development at home. Parents are delighted with the efficient service that the childminder provides to their children. They make comments such as 'she is amazing' and 'she goes above and beyond her duties'. n Children develop brilliant self-care skills as they independently carry out small tasks for

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This provision is outstanding

themselves, such as preparing their own crackers at snack time. The childminder competently talks to children about the benefits of healthy eating and what foods are good for their bodies. n The childminder consistently supports all children, including those in receipt of funded early education, to make rapid rates of progress. She provides a wide array of inspiring and motivating experiences to help children to become enthusiastically absorbed and engrossed in their learning. n Children's literacy skills are fostered very well by the childminder. For example, younger children thoroughly enjoy using songs and rhymes in their play. Older children excitedly talk about a local initiative where they hide books in the local area for other children to find. n The childminder accurately reflects on activities to make sure that these are inclusive for all children's ages and stages of development. She expertly adapts her practice to

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This provision is outstanding

continually enhance future outcomes for children.

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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 continue to increase the use of natural resources and real-life objects during children's learning opportunities to extend their already very good levels of curiosity.

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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 references obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is well qualified and is extremely dedicated to updating her skills and knowledge through numerous professional development opportunities. She consistently keeps informed with guidance and legislation to enable her to efficiently incorporate any targeted changes into her daily provision. The childminder intends to offer an even broader range of natural resources and real-life materials for children to explore and investigate. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a comprehensive knowledge of potential signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She thoroughly understands how to respond to child protection concerns.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder promotes children's communication and language development impeccably well. For instance, she skilfully encourages younger children to copy vocabulary, whereas older children are involved in focused discussion and respond to meaningful questions to challenge their thinking. The childminder has very high expectations of all children. She precisely supports what children need to learn next and consistently helps them to make the best possible progress. The childminder implements vastly detailed systems to observe and assess children's ongoing attainments, including a robust progress check for children aged between two and three years. Parents are enthusiastically encouraged by the childminder to contribute thorough information about their children's skills at the outset of their placement to specifically establish their starting points.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is extremely knowledgeable about how to successfully manage children's behaviour. She provides very clear guidance and simple explanations to children, and talks openly to them about how their actions may impact on others. Children's emotional well-being is extremely well fostered. The childminder creates a warm, welcoming and homely atmosphere for children, where they establish caring and nurturing relationships. Children confidently explore the outdoor environment and continually extend their physical development. They use an extensive assortment of tools and equipment while they play with sensory materials, including sand.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children acquire vital skills needed in readiness for the next stage in their learning. They use very good manners and display high levels of consideration towards each other. Children's behaviour is excellent. They are extremely familiar with the daily routines and easily follow rules and instructions. Younger children develop superb expressive arts and design skills. They capably extend their creativity and happily express their artistic ideas as they mould and manipulate play dough. Older children eagerly build their imagination as they dress up in costumes and pretend to be their favourite characters. They securely recall past events and link their play to real-life experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 310116 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 10117004 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 5 Date of previous inspection 29 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in North Shields, Tyne and Wear. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 6. She provides funded early education for two- and three-year-old children.

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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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