Childminder in Northumberland

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children are happy to be in the care of the childminder. They are eager to take part in activities. For example, they enjoy playing games that involve them in throwing a dice. They learn to count how many spots are on the dice and that they need to take turns. Children listen intently to the childminder and become highly engaged in their activities. The childminder supports children's emotional security well. For instance, they snuggle up to her while she reads them a story.

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The provision is good

The experienced childminder knows the children well. She uses her observations of children's learning to plan activities that motivate their interests and extend their development. The childminder is skilled in helping children to gain communication and language skills. She models how to say new words and constantly engages children in meaningful conversations. However, on occasion the childminder does not give children time to consider a response to her questions before she gives them the answers.

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The provision is good

The childminder promotes children's positive behaviour. She acts as a good role model and provides children with consistent boundaries and expectations. This helps children to be thoughtful, kind and understanding. They listen to the childminder intently and are happy to do any tasks that she gives them, such as tidying away the toys.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses her strong knowledge of how children learn to provide a rich and varied environment. She knows the children extremely well and caters to their individual needs. n The childminder provides children with stimulating learning experiences and good quality interactions, overall. Children make independent choices about where and what they want to play with. The childminder monitors children's achievements consistently. This helps her to ensure that children are learning and helps her to identify any emerging gaps that she might need to address. However, at times, the childminder misses opportunities to extend children's learning fully, such as by asking effective questions that encourage them to think further. n The childminder acts as a positive role model for children and provides them with praise to boost their confidence in their own abilities. She helps them to understand the consequences of their actions on others. Children show high

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need to do better?

levels of self-confidence and have a good understanding of what is right and wrong. n Children have a wide range of opportunities to develop their understanding of communities beyond their own and reflect on their similarities and differences.

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need to do better?

12 September 2019 For example, they enjoy trips to the local toddler group and park. At toddler group they learn how to mix with other children and develop good social skills. They have frequent outings, such as to the farm, and they take walks in the woods. The childminder makes the most of these opportunities to talk about what they observe in their surroundings. n The childminder teaches children how to manage their own safety. For example, children have been learning how to get out of the car and cross the road safely. They have practised how to evacuate the home, so that they know what to do in such an event. n Children demonstrate good self-care skills. They learn how to use the toilet independently and put on their own shoes and coats when going outside. The childminder promotes children's health and well-being and they learn good hygiene routines. Fun activities lead to discussions about why they go to the

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dentist and why they brush their teeth. Children understand that it is to keep their teeth healthy and clean. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents are highly complimentary about the service the childminder provides. They state that they receive updates at the end of each day and that they like discussions about how best to support their child at home. n The childminder is focused on providing high-quality care and learning. She sends out questionnaires to parents and takes account of their views. In the most recent questionnaire, parents have requested more regular reviews regarding their children's development, which she plans to implement.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection and is extremely vigilant in keeping children safe. She knows the potential signs and symptoms and how to report any possible concerns. She assesses risks effectively both in the home and on any outings, to make sure that children are safe in her care.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is committed to continuing to develop her knowledge and skills. She uses online training to improve her understanding. The childminder has updated her knowledge about newer initiatives in child protection and how children may be more vulnerable to risk of harm.

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should:

n strengthen questioning and allow children time to respond in order to develop their thinking skills further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442755 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 10117155 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 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 17 December 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Morpeth, Northumberland. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities 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 had a tour of the home and 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

12 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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Inspection activities

12 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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