Childminder in Gateshead

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 February 2015 5 October 2011

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Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder has not obtained written permission to administer medication prescribed by the doctor. This is a breach of requirements in relation to health and well- being.  Children do not always make good enough progress in social development. Younger children are not always supported to form effective relationships with others. This leads to feelings of frustration as children push each other to use toys.  Improvements in the setting focus on previous actions and recommendations rather than the childminder's own identified areas for improvement.

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It has the following strengths

 Children settle very quickly into the setting. Flexible settling-in procedures, as well as detailed information about children's likes and dislikes, mean that the childminder is able to meet children's individual care needs effectively.  Children are very happy in the childminder's care. They enjoy playing with her and snuggling up to her when they are tired.  The childminder demonstrates a robust understanding of the safeguarding procedures to follow, should she have a concern about a child in her care.  The childminder has a good relationship with parents and local schools. They share information regularly, which enables them to work together to provide consistency of support for the children in her care.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 improve procedures for the administration of medicine by ensuring it is only administered where written permission for that particular medicine has been obtained.

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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

 support children's social development and enable them to develop positive relationships by challenging negative actions and helping them to understand the rules of being together, such as the importance of waiting for a turn  improve the process for self-evaluation by reviewing the quality of all aspects of the provision in order to set targets and drive improvements.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 keep a record of any medicine administered to any child who is cared for on the premises, together with a record of a parent/guardian/carer's consent (compulsory part of Childcare Register)  keep a record of any medicine administered to any child who is cared for on the premises, together with a record of a parent/guardian/carer's consent (voluntary part of Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all parts of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector observed play and learning activities and spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed regulatory documentation, including evidence of suitability for all household members, children's records, learning files and a sample of policies and procedures.

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who attend. This requires improvement

Educational programmes generally cover the seven areas of learning. However, some aspects of personal, social and emotional development are less well planned for. Younger children are not always supported effectively to form relationships with other children as the childminder does not consistently reinforce rules for being together, such as waiting for a turn. As a result, on occasions, younger children push each other when they want to use a toy. This causes other children to become frustrated. Consequently, younger children do not always make good progress from their starting points. The childminder observes children and has a suitable understanding of where they are at in their learning. This enables her to plan activities to extend their learning. She identifies some areas where further support is needed and plans appropriate interventions. The childminder plays alongside the children and gives them time to explore things themselves. She

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who attend. This requires improvement

ensures older children have the time to solve problems. The childminder comments on what children are doing and this supports their language development. Older children enjoy drawing and painting. This helps them develop some key skills ready for starting school.

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requires improvement

Children appear safe in the setting. However, the childminder has not ensured her practice in the administration of medicine is up to date with current guidance. That being said, children learn how to keep themselves safe as they learn about potential dangers in the home. Children are settled in the childminder's care and look forward to spending time with her. They play in a clean and well-maintained environment, where they are motivated to learn. They confidently access resources independently. Children are given plenty of praise as they roll the ball to each other and attempt to catch it. This encourages them to persevere and learn new skills, such as throwing. Children have opportunities to be active and engage in physical play in the garden or on outings to the park. Children generally learn to play alongside each other and share resources.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder's knowledge of her responsibilities to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage requires improvement. She has not identified a breach of requirements in relation to health and medication. This demonstrates a weakness in her ability to evaluate her practice. The childminder has administered antibiotic medicine without gaining appropriate written consent for this. However, she follows the instructions on the label and records when it has been administered. In addition, she has written permission for the administration of medication, such as pain relief. The childminder reviews risks in the environment regularly to ensure her premises are safe. She uses her qualifications reasonably well to monitor the quality of teaching and learning provided. Appropriate action is taken where areas of under achievement are identified. She liaises with parents and other professionals to support children effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423902 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 1003446 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 5 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Crawcrook, Gateshead. She holds a National Vocational Qualification at Level 3. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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