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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy in the childminder's care. They approach her and her family members with confidence and affection. For example, on their return from nursery they are delighted to see the childminder's husband and greet him with a big hug. They are very much 'at home' and are settled in routines that ensure their needs are met. The childminder takes care to get to know all about children before they start. She talks to parents about what their children like to do and where they are in their development. This means activities are pitched at the right level from the start and interest children. Children make good progress in their development and gain skills and attributes they need to make a successful start at school. They are keen to learn new things and enjoy outings to learn about the world in which they live. They enjoy the fun yoga sessions that the childminder provides. This promotes their physical strength well. They learn to use all of their muscles in new ways and

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The provision is good

develop their ability to focus and concentrate. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She is a positive role model and children respond well to her. They learn to share and take turns, and play alongside and with each other well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder successfully incorporates children's interests into planned activities. For example, she knows children like dinosaurs so uses these figures in a sensory ice activity to capture their attention. The childminder encourages activities such as threading beads and rolling, stretching and moulding dough. These activities promote children's small-muscle skills and help them to prepare for early writing. n The childminder observes children as they play and takes photographs to share with parents. She monitors their progress carefully and quickly identifies if there are any areas where children may need some extra support. She then works closely with parents to help children catch up. n Children make good progress from their starting points in their speech and language. They are confident to talk and ask questions and have an increasing range of vocabulary. They enjoy looking at books by themselves and also with

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need to do better?

the childminder. The childminder provides numerous opportunities for children to listen and join in with stories and songs. Children remain focused and engaged in all activities. n Children learn about people, places, religions and customs as they look through a variety of books with the childminder. They talk about people's ways of life, abilities and traditions. This raises their appreciation and understanding of differences. n The childminder builds good relationships with parents. She keeps in regular contact with them throughout the day and shares photographs and observations

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need to do better?

19 November 2019 of children's activities. Parents are very positive in their feedback. They say that the childminder provides a wide range of fun activities and that she encourages good behaviour and kindness and compassion. They say that they are always welcome and describe the setting as being 'like home'. n Partnerships with other settings that share the care and education of children are not fully in place. Although the childminder is keen to exchange information about children's development she has not explored ways to do this successfully. This does not help to create a consistent approach to children's learning and development. n Care practices are good and promote children's independence and resilience. The childminder encourages children to manage their personal needs and to take appropriate risks, such as using more challenging equipment. She provides lots of opportunities for children to play in the fresh air and engage in active

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need to do better?

play. n The childminder is keen to develop her provision and has a positive attitude towards making improvements. She evaluates her provision through reflecting on her practice and seeking the views of parents and children. Some relevant training is completed. However, this is not extended to give a deeper understanding of how children learn so that teaching is raised to an outstanding level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding matters. She knows the action to take if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. She is vigilant and supervises children appropriately. The childminder completes regular training to keep her knowledge of local child protection procedures up to date. She is aware of the need to keep Ofsted informed of any allegations made against herself or her family. The childminding premises are safe. Any potential dangers are removed and premises are kept secure.

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should:

n strengthen partnerships with all other settings that share children's care and early education so that all are working together to further children's learning n consider developing the programme of professional development to drive the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY553968 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 10127509 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 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Longframlington, Morpeth. The childminder provides care all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 evidence 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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