Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Inspection date 12 February 2019 Previous inspection date 23 April 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder provides opportunities for children to promote their physical development and general well-being, such as trips to the local park and beach. Outings to local garden centres and museums help children to learn about the natural environment and the world around them. n Procedures are in place to help children settle in and feel emotionally and physically secure, including for those children who speak English as an additional language. n The childminder understands the benefits of working with parents and carers to help consistently meet children's individual care and learning needs. She gathers the views of parents and children to help to evaluate her provision. n The childminder knows how to support children to manage their behaviour. She understands her role well in helping children to respect and value others. n The childminder understands the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She

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knows how to safeguard children and protect them from harm. The childminder has attended training to keep her knowledge up to date. She has maintained her paediatric first-aid certificate and refreshed her knowledge of safeguarding children. n The childminder has suitable resources for varied ages and stages of children's learning. She observes and assesses children's development and uses this information to plan future activities. The childminder is aware of the requirement to complete a progress check for children aged between two and three years. She evaluates children's progress to support their move on to school or the next stage in their learning.

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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 childminder her understanding of safeguarding and the early years foundation stage requirements. n The inspector discussed and reviewed a sample of relevant documents, certificates, and policies and procedures. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she works in partnership with parents and professionals. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her service.

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n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises available for use by children and discussed the equipment and toys the childminder uses with them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318867 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10060077 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 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 23 April 2015

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The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Kingston Park, Newcastle upon Tyne. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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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