Childminder EY408397

Inspection date 5 September 2018 Previous inspection date 17 July 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 and her assistant develop very good working relationships with parents. Good ongoing communication helps parents to understand where their children are in their learning and how they can support them further. n The childminder knows the children well. She reviews children's learning and plans activities to support what children need to learn next. This helps children to make good progress. n Children make very good progress in communication and language. The childminder and her assistants listen to children and place a high priority on extending children's language. They provide targeted language support to build on what children need to learn next. n Children are incredibly happy with the childminder. They are cared for in a home-from- home environment where they build up excellent relationships with the childminder and her assistants. n The childminder works well with the local school. They work together effectively to

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This provision is good

ensure a shared approach to supporting children's learning.

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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 strengthen children's engagement in group activities n focus the support for assistants more precisely on enhancing their teaching skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. 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 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 took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants have a good knowledge of signs and symptoms that may indicate possible abuse to children. They know whom to contact should they have any concerns about a child's welfare. They are proactive in ensuring all mandatory training is completed in a timely manner. The childminder has addressed previous actions well. Her premises are safe and she has robust recruitment procedures. She ensures that her assistants continue to be suitable to work with children. The childminder is keen to improve her provision and has reviewed her outdoor area following recent training. She seeks the views of parents and children, and has identified ways that she can improve further. Overall, the childminder supports her assistants well. She seeks out training opportunities and encourages them to further their qualifications. This helps to improve some aspects of their knowledge.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants use their qualifications well to plan a range of activities that is targeted to support children's learning further. For example, they set out activities with pegs and tweezers to support children to develop their hand muscles in preparation for early writing. The childminder and her assistants provide opportunities for children to choose their own activities and follow their own interests. Children develop their imagination skills. For example, older children enjoyed playing with the dolls. They created their own stories about taking them to the park. Younger children are encouraged to develop their fascinations with dinosaurs as they draw them and play with small figures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very happy and settled. They demonstrate high levels of confidence and happily talk to visitors to the setting. Parents say that the childminder has an excellent relationship with children, which has helped to develop their confidence and social skills. The childminder manages children's behaviour well. She and her assistants have clear behavioural expectations, which they consistently reinforce. Children begin to understand how they can keep themselves healthy. For instance, they understand that they must wash their hands prior to eating. The childminder encourages children to develop healthy lifestyles. For example, she works well with parents to ensure packed lunches are healthy. Children walk to and from school with the childminder. They enjoy plenty of fresh air as they play in the childminder's well-equipped garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They gain a good range of skills which prepares them well for the next stage in their learning. Children enjoy drawing on the chalkboards and talk about what they are drawing. Older children draw with a purpose in mind as they draw themselves, for example. Younger children enjoy making marks with chalks. Children practise and develop their counting skills. Children learn to count with numbers in order. Older children begin to count objects to 10 accurately.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY408397 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10064882 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 0 - 11 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 23 Date of previous inspection 17 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Walker, Newcastle. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with three assistants and they all hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The provision also operates from approved non-domestic premises, also in Walker, during school holiday times. The childminder is in receipt of funding to provide early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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