Gibbon, Phillipa Louise Hardman

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

The skilled and experienced childminder has exceptionally high aspirations for all the children in her care. She creates an environment that provides children with opportunities to thrive and make rapid progress. The childminder maximises children's learning through spontaneous activities, for example when they observed a spider's web. Children talked about how these are made and then made connections to songs they enjoy. Older children used reference books about spiderwebs. Children's communication and language are given high priority. Children discussed how they need to stay safe when collecting apples and runner beans from the garden. The childminder is highly skilled in modelling children's language. Young children repeat words and sounds. The childminder uses open- ended questions for older children, to encourage them to develop thinking and reasoning skills. These children used complex words to express their ideas as they

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder has formed outstanding emotional bonds with the children, who are animated and confident in her care. She understands every child's personality, ensuring that they are happy as she supports them to understand their emotions. Children's behaviour is impeccable and the childminder demonstrates respect and understanding for them to emulate. From a young age, children start to understand their behaviour and the impact this can have on others.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is skilled at providing highly stimulating play experiences for all children. She has high expectations for their achievements. As the childminder plays alongside children, she confidently adapts her approach to give them the very best guidance and support. Children are inquisitive and extremely keen to have a go. n This caring and nurturing childminder establishes excellent relationships with children and their families. Children settle quickly and develop a deep sense of belonging, which supports their emotional development and well-being. They behave exceptionally well for their ages. Even the youngest children have an embedded understanding of sharing and taking turns. Older children competently support their younger peers during activities and enthusiastically include them in their play. n The childminder establishes extremely strong relationships with parents. She maintains a highly effective two-way communication. For example, the

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need to do better?

childminder works with parents to gather and exchange an abundance of information regarding children's achievements and care needs. This helps to support an exceedingly positive, shared approach to children's care and learning. n The childminder is proactive in ensuring that all aspects of her provision reflect

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17 October 2019 extremely high-quality practice. She monitors children's excellent progress very closely to identify any gaps promptly and plan enriching activities that support children to flourish. The childminder has an excellent system in place to support her professional development. She sources information and attends regular courses. This helps her to keep up to date and maintain the exceptionally high levels of learning experiences she offers. n The childminder maintains a highly stimulating, vibrant and exceptionally well- considered environment. She provides an abundance of resources indoors and outside. This encourages children of all ages to make their own choices in their play. The childminder plans inspiring opportunities to encourage children to develop highly effective social skills, learn about the wider world and broaden their experiences. For example, she regularly takes young children on visits to

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local groups and farms to feed the horses and go sheep chasing. Children looked at photos and giggled as they talked about their day. n The childminder is proficient at developing children's concentration and communication and language skills. For example, she sings action songs, reads favourite stories and sustains high-quality conversations, which enhances children's learning even further. The childminder skilfully and seamlessly integrates mathematics into everyday activities. Children count and compare shapes and sizes in all activities. They giggled with delight as they predicted correctly which items would float and sink, while the childminder guessed incorrectly. n The childminder completes detailed and accurate observations and assessments of children's progress. She uses these to ensure she provides resources and activities that rapidly move children forward in their learning, providing them

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a superb knowledge and understanding of every aspect of safeguarding and the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child's welfare. Her regular training and updates ensure that she is kept up to date with changes in legislation. She then updates policies and shares these with parents. The childminder's rigorous risk assessments and attention to safety ensure that children have a safe environment. She supports children in developing an understanding of safety and associated risks. For example, children understand that they should walk carefully on the wet grass to prevent falls.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 502239 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10117035 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 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 3 November 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Gosforth. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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

17 October 2019 17 October 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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