Childminder EY275740

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 is passionate about children learning outdoors. She plans nature trails to help children learn about their environment and provides activities such as planting fruit and vegetables to help them understand where their food comes from and changes over time. The childminder has high expectations of what children can achieve overall. She makes very good use of opportunities to extend and develop older children's learning. She now needs to consider how she can provide younger children with the same consistent level of challenge. Children demonstrate that they feel safe as they settle down on the childminder's knee for a cuddle. Older children enjoy learning some relaxation exercises together. Children behave well. Very good support helps them to recognise the feelings of others. For example, the childminder helps children to understand that others will be upset if they take the things they are using. Older children show that they are aware of other children's

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The provision is good

feelings when they ask if they could use a toy. Children are very happy in the childminder's care. Older children say they enjoy playing outside in the garden. They state that 'the childminder's house is the best!' and parents say their children love going to her house.

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need to do better?

n Children are incredibly articulate. The childminder listens carefully to what they are saying. She gently encourages children to express their own thoughts and ideas. Older children confidently talk about the texture of things. They confidently explain to the inspector that the horse chestnut shell they found is spiky but really soft on the inside. n Children learn about the world around them. The childminder supports them to learn new things and remember what they have learned. For example, she talks to older children about fir cones. The childminder helps them to notice similarities and differences. She reinforces the name so that children remember it for themselves. n Children develop good independence skills with help from the childminder. For example, she gives them time to dress themselves before going outside. Older children put on their own coats and shoes. n The childminder supports children's health well overall. She provides a selection

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need to do better?

of healthy meals and encourages children to cover their mouths when coughing. However, she does not consistently help children to understand how good hygiene, such as handwashing, supports their health. n The childminder encourages children to develop a love of reading. She reads stories carefully to excite them. Children listen intently to the stories and begin to learn about the title, illustrations and text. Good questioning helps children to explain their thoughts and ideas. n The childminder knows what children need to learn next. She plans activities to

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need to do better?

16 October 2019 help them progress well. The childminder follows children's interests and intervenes to extend children's play and learning. For example, as older children are playing with conkers, she seizes opportunities to extend their counting skills. However, the childminder does not consistently provide the highest levels of challenge when supporting younger children's play and learning. n Children are engaged and motivated. Older children are fascinated as they post apples down chutes. They demonstrate perseverance as they work out how to get apples out that get stuck. Effective support encourages older children to try new ways of doing things. n The childminder works effectively with parents. She uses a range of methods to communicate with them. Parents know where children are in their learning. They share information about their children's learning at home, which gives the childminder an accurate picture of children's development. Parents comment

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need to do better?

that they find the various methods of communication useful and know how they can support their children's learning at home. n The childminder evaluates her provision and identifies areas where she could strengthen her knowledge further. She attends professional development to strengthen her skills. For example, recent training has helped her to evaluate how she supports children's language and communication.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms that may indicate possible abuse to children. She knows who to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder is committed to ensuring that her knowledge and skills are kept up to date. For example, she attends regular training and demonstrates an excellent understanding of wider safeguarding issues. Her home is safe and well maintained and she takes effective action to minimise any hazards to children.

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should:

n help children to understand how good practice in relation to hygiene can support their good health n provide more consistent levels of support and challenge to younger children when promoting their play and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY275740 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 10117062 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 to 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 20 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Whitley Bay. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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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 written feedback provided.

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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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