Childminder in Gateshead

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a detailed knowledge of safeguarding. She knows the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and what to do if she has concerns. The childminder ensures her knowledge of safeguarding is up to date. She has an excellent understanding of how to work with other agencies to ensure children are kept safe. n The childminder understands how young children learn. She knows how to monitor their individual learning needs and plan challenging activities to help them to make good progress. n The childminder explains how she would encourage children to develop independence through high-quality play and effective daily routines. She is committed to ensuring that children's behaviour is good and that they are considerate of one another's feelings. n The childminder is friendly and welcoming. She has a thorough understanding of how to provide an inclusive setting where children's unique achievements are

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celebrated. n The childminder understands the value of working in partnership with parents and other professionals involved in children's lives. She knows how to use these partnerships to help meet children's individual needs and support continuity in their learning. n The childminder reflects on the quality of her practice to identify areas for further development. She is committed to continually improving her service and attends regular training to support her professional development.

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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 311784 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 10117011 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 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 17 March 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1985 and lives in Low Fell, Gateshead. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and documentation that she will use when caring for children. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took account of evidence of suitability checks.

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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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