Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder has made a number of improvements since the last inspection. She now identifies and minimises potential hazards to ensure that children are kept safe. The childminder has improved her knowledge of safeguarding. However, there are some weaknesses in teaching which mean that some areas of children's learning are not extended. Despite this, children demonstrate that they are happy and content, and they behave well. The childminder and her assistant have a calm and consistent manner with children. They manage children's behaviour through positive praise. Children who are feeling upset or tired are offered lots of cuddles and reassurances. The childminder provides some activities that generally keep children occupied and engaged in play. However, she does not consistently provide opportunities and resources for children to access all areas of learning. For example, children do not have opportunities to develop their early mark-making

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The provision requires improvement

skills. They have limited opportunities to explore and investigate during their play. The childminder now understands that she must complete a progress check for children aged between two and three years. Although she has some understanding of children's development, she does not clearly identify what children need to learn next. This means that she does not consistently provide activities that sufficiently challenge older children in her care.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children in her care and is aware of what their interests, likes and dislikes are. However, at times, the planning of activities does not consider the different needs and abilities of children. Children sometimes lose interest in their play. n The childminder and her assistant observe children as they play and routinely assess children's progress. However, the childminder does not use the information she gains to fully support children with their ongoing learning. There are times when children are not provided with stimulating activities. n The childminder has attended all mandatory training and focused on addressing the weaknesses raised at the last inspection. She has improved her knowledge of the requirements relating to data protection. However, the childminder does not focus her professional development on driving improvements in teaching and learning. n The childminder works with parents. She collects information from parents when

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their children first start to find out about children's interests and routines. Parents are complimentary about the service that they receive. n The childminder encourages children to follow a healthy lifestyle. She works with parents to encourage children to bring nutritious lunches. Children play outside in the fresh air, either by visiting the local park or playing in the garden. n The childminder provides some opportunities to develop children's

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need to do better?

7 October 2019 independence. For example, children select what they want to do next and lead their own play. However, younger children are not consistently encouraged to develop their independence. For example, they are not prompted to hold their own cup and drink by themselves, or learn to feed themselves. n Children do not make good enough progress due to the inconsistencies in teaching. Despite this, children develop some key skills to support their future learning. For example, they develop their communication skills. The childminder and her assistant comment on children's play, modelling and extending their language. n At times, the childminder's interactions with children are good. For example, she gets down to the children's level and joins in with their play. Children enjoy joining in with the actions to familiar rhymes. They use musical instruments and rattles to explore the different sounds they make. Children show an interest in

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books. They enjoy listening to stories that the childminder and her assistant read. n The childminder encourages babies to develop their physical skills and gives them plenty of space to move. Children learn to crawl, walk around the furniture and are encouraged to take their first steps. n Children play with their friends and learn to share and take turns. They show some interest in the activities on offer. For example, children play with cause and effect and light-up toys. However, opportunities are limited for children to develop their natural curiosity and imaginations.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Children are kept safe. Since the last inspection, the childminder has taken reasonable steps to ensure that children are not exposed to risks. Children play in a safe environment and the childminder ensures that daily checks are completed to minimise any potential hazards. She understands the procedures to follow in the event of any concerns about a child. The childminder makes sure that parents have given permission for their children to be left in the care of her assistant and that he has an up-to-date first-aid qualification.

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should:

n use observations more accurately to plan activities that focus more precisely on what children need to learn next, so that children's overall achievements improve n plan activities to provide children with meaningful experiences learning across all areas of the curriculum, including providing children with more opportunities to develop their curiosity and early writing skills

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should:

7 October 2019 n focus on how professional development opportunities can be used to raise the quality of teaching and learning n increase the opportunities that children have to develop their independence, especially by encouraging their self-care skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY453411 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10107688 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 15 Total number of places 16 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 30 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne. She operates all year round from 7am to 9pm, Monday to Sunday, except for family holidays. The childminder also provides overnight care. She works with an assistant.

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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 held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documents. This included evidence about training and the suitability of those living on the premises. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home that children access. They discussed how the childminder organises her setting, protects children from hazards and plans the curriculum and experiences for children.

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Inspection activities

7 October 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

7 October 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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