Childminder in North Tyneside

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children are very happy and settled. The childminder puts children's well-being at the heart of her practice and makes sure that they settle quickly. Children thrive in the care of this nurturing and attentive childminder. They are eager to try new things and join in activities. The childminder promotes children's communication skills very well. Children are eager to copy new words and engage in simple conversations with her. The childminder models new vocabulary, asks meaningful questions and gives children time to think and respond. She very much values children's contributions.

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The provision is good

Babies smile and laugh as they explore resources with different textures. Older children enjoy splashing in water when they wash their hands. The childminder notices their interests and encourages them to explore the bubbles and water. She develops children's understanding of concepts such as 'empty' and 'full' when they play. Children happily share toys and take turns. The childminder takes them to toddler groups to provide them with opportunities to socialise in larger groups and make new friendships. She plans an exciting range of visits to help children broaden their experiences. For instance, they visit the beach, museums, local nature reserves and farms.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children well and understands what they need to learn next. She plans activities that follow children's interests. For example, books and small-world play are provided which incorporate children's favourite characters. This helps to motivate children during their play. The childminder provides children with a good range of opportunities that develop their knowledge ready for their future learning. n Children develop their early literacy skills well. They snuggle up to the childminder for a story and listen with interest to their favourite books. The childminder encourages children to turn the pages and talk about the characters in the story. She uses tone and intonation in her voice well to capture their attention. Older children are encouraged to read their names when they self- register on arrival. n Children behave well. The childminder sets a good example to children. She has

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need to do better?

a gentle manner and high expectations. Older children listen carefully to the childminder. They readily follow instructions and the routines within setting. The childminder offers praise and encouragement to children as they play. This helps to support their self-esteem and confidence n All children are interested in activities that the childminder offers. Babies enjoy shaking toys to investigate the different sounds they make. Older children become absorbed in dancing, using scarves to express themselves when

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need to do better?

11 October 2019 moving. They sing their favourite songs and rhymes together and with confidence. However, at times, children do not have consistent opportunities to develop their creativity and imagination during adult-led activities. n The childminder provides children with a stimulating range of activities that support their understanding of the world around them. Children enjoy visiting the childminder's allotment where they grow and look after plants. They begin to understand how animals change. Children delight in watching ducklings hatch from eggs and grow. n Overall, the childminder encourages children to develop their independence. Toddlers confidently feed themselves toast and fruit. However, the childminder has not fully considered how to organise her resources to enable older children to access them independently in order to freely extend their play. n The childminder reflects on the service she provides and asks parents for their

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need to do better?

views to support her in identifying areas she could enhance. She evaluates activities to identify ways to extend children's learning. The childminder meets with other childminders to share ideas of how to enhance her practice further. She has attended recent training around how babies develop and explore their world. This has helped her plan experiences to extend younger children's thinking and play. n The childminder shares information and advice with parents to help them support their children's learning at home. She provides parents with regular information about the activities that their children take part in and their progress. Parents comment that the childminder is 'fantastic' and that their children are excited to come to the setting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder implements her policies and procedures effectively to provide a safe and secure environment for children. She attends regular training to ensure that she has an up-to-date knowledge of how to protect children from harm. The childminder has a secure understanding of the possible signs of abuse. She knows who to contact if there are any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder closely supervises children as they play and on outings. Children are encouraged to develop an awareness of how to keep themselves safe. They are reminded to pick scarves up off the floor in case they fall. Children know that they must be supervised when using the small steps to access the sink.

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should:

n extend the opportunities children have to develop their creativity and imagination during adult-led activities

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should:

11 October 2019 n enhance children's growing independence, for example by encouraging them to freely access resources to extend their play and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY312131 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 10117087 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 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 14 December 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in the North Shields area of Tyne and Wear. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides early funded 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 held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. The inspector took account of the views of parents from written comments available. n The inspector looked at 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, keeps children safe and plans the curriculum and experiences for children.

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Inspection activities

11 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

11 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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