Childminder 318731

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder provides a safe and stimulating environment where children are placed at the centre of all she does. Children are keen to attend, interested and excited by the range of activities and resources available. The childminder knows each child in her care, their stage of development and how to provide activities to ensure they make progress. For example, children explore a mark-making activity where they roll marbles in paint to create marks and mix paints together to create different colours. The childminder supports children to understand and value each other and all groups within society. Children talk confidently about other children in the childminder's care and how they will care for them. For example, they understand the need to move small items to prevent younger children from choking. Children beam with pride when the childminder gives them praise and encouragement, but also understand the consistent rules and boundaries.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder reflects on her practice and identifies ways to improve. She considers any impact changes will have on children's learning. The childminder has not given high enough priority to ensuring all records and policies are in place. There are no safeguarding or complaints policies in place and the childminder does not have a paediatric first-aid certificate.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides children with a wide range of activities, resources and experiences that cater to their individual needs and interests. They are easily accessed and support all areas of learning. She has spent time getting to know children's unique characters and personalities. This has led to children demonstrating high levels of involvement and focus on everything they do. The childminder supports children to be self-motivated and independent learners. n The childminder builds on children's literacy skills. For instance, she provides them with access to a range of different books. Children sit with the childminder to relax and read stories, and she reminds them to carefully turn the pages. Children point out items they recall from memory. n Children develop strong relationships with the childminder and are happy in her care. She is caring and sensitive, and responds attentively to their individual

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needs. The childminder provides children with nurturing affection and supports their emotional well-being very well. n The childminder achieves an effective balance between guiding and encouraging children to work things out independently. She uses effective methods to promote children's language development. For example, she uses clear speech to help children understand words and phrases. Younger children happily copy her to practise their speaking skills. n The childminder is calm and sets clear boundaries for children. She uses gentle

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11 September 2019 reminders to help them know what behaviour is acceptable. The childminder uses praise effectively to encourage children to build on their existing skills and achievements. For instance, they learn from the start to share, take turns and to say 'thank you'. n Children's mathematical skills are well supported. For example, they enjoy counting the fruit they have at snack time and recognise numbers on a poster, which they can match to the corresponding number of objects. They play games with the childminder where they learn to sort and match different colours and shapes. n The childminder has some contact details and is able to confidently recall children's date of birth and address. However, this information is not currently in written form and she does not have all the required details to ensure that she has accurate information. n The childminder does not hold a current paediatric first-aid qualification.

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However, she has kept her knowledge up to date so that she can respond appropriately, for example, if a child has an accident or is choking. n The childminder places a strong focus on working with other professionals to promote children's welfare and education. The childminder establishes strong partnerships with parents, which allows for regular conversations to take place about children's learning and achievements. This information supports the childminder to build on her relationships with children and enhance their learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Although the childminder has no safeguarding policy, this has no impact on children's welfare. She has a good knowledge and understanding of the signs of abuse, the procedures she would follow and the records she would need to keep should she have concerns about the welfare of a child. Safety throughout the home is given the utmost consideration, while also supporting children to take measured risks and use equipment safely, such as when they use knives at snack times.

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Due date

ensure a paediatric first-aid certificate is in place at all times 30/09/2019

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Due date

11 September 2019 ensure that all of the required information is gathered for each child being cared for, including who has parental responsibility for each child and emergency contact details for parents and carers 27/09/2019

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Due date

ensure a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect, is in place at all times 25/09/2019

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Due date

ensures a written statement of the procedures to be followed in the event of a complaint is in place at all times. 25/09/2019

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318731 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10064892 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 2 to 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 22 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1988 and lives in High Heaton. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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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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Inspection activities

11 September 2019 11 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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