Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to assess children's progress, plan for what they need to learn next and provide activities that follow their interests. She recognises the value of working with parents to make sure that she meets children's care and learning needs. The childminder knows the importance of preparing children for the next stage in their learning, including their move onto school. n The childminder understands her responsibilities to protect children. She knows the procedures to follow when reporting any concerns or allegations to the relevant authorities. The childminder describes how she keeps children safe and protects them from harm. She has attended relevant training to enhance her knowledge of child protection. n The childminder is committed to improving the quality of her setting and understands the importance of keeping her knowledge and training up to date. She describes how she evaluates her practice and makes plans for

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improvements, seeking the views of parents and children. n The childminder's home is safe and secure. She carries out risk assessments and safety checks in her home to help to minimise hazards to children. The childminder has a range of resources that are appropriate for all ages of children. n The childminder explains how she encourages children to follow healthy lifestyles. She discusses how she provides children with nutritious snacks and regular opportunities to be active outside in the fresh air. n The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour. She recognises the need to teach children to be independent and to help them develop their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder explains how she helps children to develop positive relationships and to be tolerant, kind and respectful. n The childminder knows how to meet children's individual needs. She describes how she gathers information when children first start and provides support to

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help them to settle. The childminder offers flexible settling-in procedures 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 EY311356 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10106314 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 5 to 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 11 May 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Gosforth, Newcastle. She occasionally works alongside an assistant. The childminder operates during term time from 7.30am to 9am, Monday to Friday, and from 3pm to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder and her assistant have appropriate childcare qualifications at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder will use when caring for children. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading written feedback provided. n The inspector looked at the areas that children will use and the furniture, equipment and toys that are to be used for childminding.

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6 September 2019 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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