Childminder in Northumberland

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is good

The childminder places children at the heart of everything she does. She wants to develop their love of outdoor learning. The childminder recognises that children learn better outdoors. Children eagerly anticipate their visit to the local woods. They are happy and are keen to engage the childminder in their play. Children demonstrate that they feel safe. They show this as they play a hide-and-seek game with the childminder.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They understand the rules and boundaries at the setting. The childminder works with parents to develop a shared approach to managing children's behaviour. She has high expectations for what children can achieve. Her curriculum is well thought out and helps children to build upon the skills they need to learn next. She monitors children's learning and identifies areas where they need further support. The childminder works with parents and other professionals to help identify areas where children would benefit from additional support. She recognises that she needs to consider further ways to help younger children to extend their language and communication.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works effectively with parents. She uses a range of methods to communicate with them. This helps parents to know what their children are achieving in their learning. The childminder ensures that parents have a good understanding of how they can support their children's learning at home. For example, she talks to parents about developing children's strong interest in books. n Children enjoy their learning. The childminder knows children well and has a good understanding of how she can extend this learning. She plans activities to support children's interest and develop their learning further. For example, the childminder provides a range of activities to help develop children's hand-to-eye coordination. Children enjoy painting with water outside and use their thumbs and fingers to manipulate pipe cleaners. n The childminder is committed to her own professional development. She has recently achieved a foundation degree and plans to return to university to study

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need to do better?

for a full degree. The childminder's recent studies have helped her to consider how she can reorganise her environment to support children's independence. n The childminder prepares children well for their future learning. She considers how she can provide children with a range of experiences to give them a good start in life and supplement their experiences from home. For instance, parents are delighted that she takes children to local garden centres and shops. n The childminder speaks clearly and offers a commentary on what children are doing. Children attempt to copy the words that the childminder says when she

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need to do better?

8 October 2019 uses simple phrases. However, occasionally, she uses long sentences and asks questions which children cannot understand. n Children develop a good understanding of how they can keep themselves healthy. They help themselves to water throughout the morning. The childminder plans a wealth of experiences to help children learn about the world around them. Children enjoy visiting the local beaches and exploring nearby woodlands. They discover the delights of holding a stick and investigating the many things that they can do with it. n Children develop good attitudes to learning that they will take into school and beyond. For example, they enjoy their learning and concentrate well as they thread pipe cleaners through a colander. They persevere as they try to weave these into a second hole or untangle them. n The childminder is proactive in developing partnerships with a range of professionals. For example, she works with health visitors to find out ways in

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need to do better?

which she can support children's learning further. She contacts nurseries and schools prior to children starting to provide a consistent approach to sharing information.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of signs and symptoms that may indicate possible abuse. She knows who to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder places a high priority on children's safety. For example, visitors are signed in and out of her home. She thinks very carefully about how she can keep children safe outside. The childminder is committed to ensuring her knowledge and skills are kept up to date. For example, she attends regular training and demonstrates an excellent understanding of wider safeguarding issues.

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should:

n make better use of all opportunities to help younger children develop their language and communication.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY299907 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 10117079 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 to 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 22 January 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Cramlington, Northumberland. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 5.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, 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 questionnaires.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

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