Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Inspection date 30 August 2019 Previous inspection date 21 August 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 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 is very reflective. She evaluates her practice and the service she provides. She takes account of the views of parents and children when identifying changes and improvements to be made in her setting. n The childminder's home is safe and secure. She completes detailed risk assessments to ensure children are safe at all times. She encourages children to tidy up toys and resources when they are finished playing with them and teaches them about the importance of good hygiene routines, such as handwashing at mealtimes. n The childminder places a strong focus on developing children's communication and language skills. She talks to them, teaches them new vocabulary and asks them questions to encourage their learning as they play. For example, older children make links between their experiences at home when they talk about different types of weather and how to look after themselves in very hot weather.

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This provision is good

n Children's literacy skills are strong. The childminder regularly shares books with them and they talk about what they can see happening in the pictures. Children learn to look after books, name their favourite characters and enjoy talking to the childminder about what might happen next. n Occasionally, the childminder does not plan activities precisely enough to support the youngest children's involvement and motivation to learn at the highest levels. n The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to support children's developing independence during daily routines, such as mealtimes.

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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 ensure that planned activities focus precisely on what children need to learn next to support all children, particularly the youngest, to maintain their motivation and involvement at the highest levels n maximise all opportunities to promote children's independence during daily routines, such as mealtimes.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. 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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of her responsibilities and she works hard to keep children safe. The childminder knows children well and she is confident in recognising and recording concerns, such as any changes to children's behaviour. She knows the local procedures to follow to report any concerns. The childminder keeps up to date with new legislation and guidance. She completes training and refreshes her skills and knowledge to improve her practice and promote good outcomes for children. The childminder monitors children's progress closely. She identifies gaps in learning swiftly and works in partnership with parents and external agencies, where appropriate, to support children's good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified and experienced childminder has a detailed knowledge of children's learning and development. She provides detailed feedback to parents about their children's progress and suggests ideas about how they can support learning at home. The childminder provides children with a stimulating environment inside and outside. She understands how to support children's learning through play. The childminder provides engaging and interesting resources that support children's curiosity and imagination. For instance, she encourages children to explore baskets with a wide range of toys and resources in them. She teaches children how to use new resources and develop a range of skills, such as how to use a glue stick correctly when making a collage picture.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave very well. The childminder praises children and celebrates their individual achievements and efforts. She reminds children to share and take turns as they play alongside each other. Older children are extremely kind and considerate towards those that are younger and involve them in their play. Children display high levels of emotional well-being. The childminder plans regular outings for children, such as taking them to toddler and childminding groups, a nearby park and local soft-play areas. Children learn about the world around them and enjoy playing as part of a larger group. The childminder has strong relationships with children and their families. Parents are extremely positive about the care their children receive and appreciate the childminder's warm and friendly approach.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress from their starting points. Overall, children are motivated and eager to learn new things. They are confident, sociable and able to make choices about their own play. For instance, children of all ages are delighted to explore a basket of interesting and thought-provoking toys and resources. They use their imagination extremely well as they pretend to make a casserole for the childminder. Children demonstrate good social, physical and communication skills as they play. They are prepared well for their future learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY284653 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10117068 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 21 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Westerhope, Newcastle upon Tyne and operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant level 3 qualification.

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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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