Setting in Gateshead

Report for childcare on domestic premises 5 Silvermere Drive, RYTON, Tyne and Wear NE40 3HA

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Inspection date 27 September 2018 Previous inspection date 25 September 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n Partnerships with parents are well established. The provider ensures that excellent communication provides parents with detailed information about their children's progress and how best to support their learning at home. n Safeguarding is effective. The provider has robust systems in place to ensure that all staff understand their role in child protection and the local procedures to follow in the event they have concerns about a child's welfare. n The provider has excellent policies and procedures in place which help to ensure the smooth running of the setting. She provides staff with regular, high-quality training opportunities and focused supervisions to support them to continually develop their practice. Detailed evaluations of practice are used to identify strengths of the setting and specific areas for improvement. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are very well supported. The

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This provision meets requirements

provider works closely with a range of external agencies to meet the needs of all children and uses specialist advice to continually improve the practice of all staff.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration. Inspection activities n The inspector discussed with the provider how she delivers the educational programmes for children and undertakes observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the provider and viewed documentation that she uses when caring for children. n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the

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This provision meets requirements

equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the provider and took into consideration the suitability checks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY434495 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 10063047 Type of provision Full day care

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childcare on domestic premises Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 14 Number of children on roll 2

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Date of previous inspection 25 September 2015

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Care with Cuddles registered in 2011. The setting employs two members of childcare staff. Both staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The setting opens Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7am until 6pm. The setting provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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