Childminder in North Tyneside

Overall effectiveness Good

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

p.1

The provision is good

Children are very happy and have very strong attachments with the childminder. The childminder plans a good range of activities and toys for children to access. She wants all children to do well. Children are motivated and show a willingness to try things out for themselves. For example, they persevere and work out how pieces fit into a jigsaw. The childminder asks children questions and makes comments that prompt them to work out mathematical problems. Children count, recognise colours and compare objects when they play.

p.2

The provision is good

Children make lots of independent decisions about their play and experiences. They are confident learners, who are well prepared for school. Children concentrate for extended periods of time. They use their imaginations as they play with small- world figures alongside their friends. Children show care and concern for each other. They use lovely manners and play amicably together. When children play a memory game, the childminder encourages them to take turns. The childminder helps children to understand the importance of safety within her home. She reminds children not to climb on chairs in case they fall and teaches them about the importance of washing their hands.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder has good knowledge of how young children learn. She completes regular observations and identifies where children are in their development. Overall, the childminder plans interesting and motivating activities, which help children to make progress. n The childminder plans activities to encourage babies to explore and investigate. Babies reach for soft toys, explore tactile books and shake musical instruments. However, when the childminder plans group activities, she does not consistently adapt activities to include and engage babies in their learning. n The childminder develops children's speaking and listening skills at every opportunity. Children learn to communicate well. The childminder repeats back the sounds that babies make and speaks to them in a soothing voice. She comments on older children's play and introduces new words to them, to help extend their vocabularies. n Children develop their early literacy skills well. They access a wide range of

p.2

need to do better?

books and listen carefully when the childminder reads to them. The childminder encourages children to make marks to help develop their early writing skills. Children are clearly proud of their drawings. n The childminder encourages children to develop their independence. Children learn how to look after their own care needs. For example, they practise washing their hands, take their shoes off and learn to use the toilet. n The childminder keeps parents well informed about the progress that their

p.2

need to do better?

4 March 2022 children make. She shares photos and observations of their children playing throughout the day. Parents are very happy with the support the childminder provides to their children. They comment that the childminder has helped their children's speech and language develop well. n The childminder and her assistant attend regular training to ensure that their statutory knowledge is kept up to date. However, the childminder does not focus professional development on enhancing the quality of practice further. Also, she does not consistently support her assistant to develop her knowledge and skills further. n Children have regular opportunities to attend local groups. They socialise with other children and adults. This helps children to develop good levels of confidence and self-esteem. However, the childminder does not share information about children's learning with other settings that they also attend, to

p.2

need to do better?

provide continuity in children's learning. n Children behave well. The childminder gives them clear praise for their achievements. She sensitively encourages children to value and respect each other. Children talk about their families and experiences. They learn more about each other's lives. n Children learn about the world around them. They visit the local park, library and enjoy walking around the nearby lake. The childminder makes sure that children have the opportunity to play outside each day in the fresh air.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

The childminder attends child protection training to make sure that her knowledge is up to date. She is able to recognise when children may be at risk of harm. The childminder knows the action to take and who to contact if she has a concern about a child's welfare. Children play in a safe and secure environment. The childminder checks the environment to make sure that it is safe and secure for children to play in. She supervises children well to ensure that they are safe.

p.3

should:

n plan group times more carefully to include babies and engage them in their learning n focus professional development on raising the quality of practice to an even higher level n support assistants to enhance their knowledge and skills further.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY425903 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 10220097 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 19 Date of previous inspection 15 September 2016

p.4

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Killingworth, Tyne and Wear. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works with a co-childminder and an assistant. She provides early funded education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

p.4

Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in the evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder and inspector evaluated an activity together. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of the views of parents from written statements available. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder, her co-childminder, her assistant and those living

p.5

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.

p.5

Inspection activities

4 March 2022 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6