Childminder in South Tyneside

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder talks about identifying children's key achievements to enable her to support their ongoing progress in their learning and development. She recognises the importance of offering a varied range of educational resources to suit children's individual interests. n The childminder understands how to positively manage children's behaviour. She acknowledges the benefits of using a calm approach to provide children with clear explanations to support them to follow age-appropriate rules. n The childminder explains the significance of successful settling-in procedures to help children to feel comfortable and reassured. She discusses using distraction techniques to support children to settle quickly in her care. n The childminder intends to involve children in regular outings in the local area to enable them to extend their awareness of the world around them. She knows that these experiences help children to build their interactions and develop their

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This provision meets requirements

social skills. n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how to safeguard children. She is aware of what to do if she has any child protection concerns and holds a paediatric first-aid qualification. n The childminder talks about communicating effectively with parents to share feedback with them about their children's development. She discusses the importance of working closely with parents to establish continuity of care and learning for children.

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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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546413 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 10109508 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 to 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Cleadon, South Tyneside. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Sunday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she intends to deliver the educational programmes and discussed the range of resources available for children in the early years age group. n The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records, policies and procedures with the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of qualifications and suitability of the childminder.

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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.

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6 September 2019 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.

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