Childminder EY267877

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 happy, settled and confident in the warm, homely environment. They show a strong sense of belonging as they approach the childminder for cuddles and reassurance. The childminder is a positive role model who is kind, caring and respectful towards the children in her care. She sets high expectations for the children's behaviour, for example reminding them to use good manners and to share and take turns. Children behave very well and say 'please' and 'thank you'. The childminder provides a wide variety of interesting experiences for children, both in her home and during outings into the local community. Children enjoy visits to groups where they meet new friends and practise their social skills in preparation for nursery and school. Overall, they make free choices from a good range of accessible toys and equipment. However, during adult-led activities, the childminder sometimes moves children on in their play too quickly. Children delight

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The provision is good

in using a song bag which contains pictures suggesting familiar rhymes. They join in with them, for instance a star for the nursery rhyme 'Twinkle, Twinkle'. This helps to support the development of their good communication skills. However, the childminder occasionally does not allow children sufficient time to answer her questions during play.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans a curriculum that meets the needs of individual children well, generally. She encourages children to use mathematical language, including talking to them about the different sizes of tins used in their play. Children spontaneously introduce numbers when they count the scoops of water that fill their containers. The childminder expertly demonstrates skills to younger children, for example how to pour using a jug. However, children are not fully supported to follow their own interests and spend time investigating resources. For instance, the childminder tells children which objects will sink and which will float. n The close bond between the childminder and children is clear from their smiles and chatter during play activities and routines. The childminder knows the children in her care very well. She encourages them to develop their independence skills, for instance putting on their own shoes. Children choose

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their favourite fruits and help to prepare these for snack. They are eager to help with routines, such as tidying away equipment after activities. The childminder provides an abundance of praise and support for children. n The experienced childminder is dedicated to making improvements to her provision. She reflects regularly on her practice and uses this evaluation to inform the professional development programme. The childminder has completed training to enhance her skills in supporting language development and has plans to strengthen these further.

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need to do better?

25 November 2019 n Partnerships with parents are firmly established. Parents comment that the childminder is like a member of their family and praise the high-quality communication between them. The childminder works closely with parents to address children's individual needs, for example when toilet training. There is a very consistent approach to children's learning and development. n The childminder works effectively with other professionals, including nurseries and schools. She prioritises helping children to become ready for their future learning, including a focus on language development. New words are introduced during play and the childminder provides an ongoing narrative. However, in her eagerness, she does not consistently give children enough time to think and respond. For example, when she asks them about what they are doing. n Children follow good hygiene practices and benefit from fresh air and exercise.

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need to do better?

The childminder provides children with nutritious snacks and meals that include plenty of fruit and vegetables. Children attend soft-play groups and go for walks. They develop their physical skills, for example when they climb steps to the slide in the garden and dance energetically around the playroom. n The childminder provides many opportunities for children to explore the environment beyond her home. Children go with her on regular outings to local places of interest, such as parks, gardens and museums. They have fun observing nature, for example when they watch squirrels climbing the garden fence.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures that her knowledge of child protection, including wider safeguarding issues, is updated regularly through training. She understands what actions to take should she have a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder shares her safeguarding policy and procedures with parents from the outset. Annual reviews are carried out to make sure that any changes to local arrangements or legislation are embedded. The childminder minimises any hazards in her home and during outings as she continuously risk assesses her surroundings. She helps children to learn about keeping themselves safe. For instance, they practise together how to leave the premises promptly in an emergency.

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should:

n enhance opportunities for children to take the lead more often in exploring activities independently and making their own discoveries n strengthen teaching strategies to give children time to think creatively and answer questions to support their growing language skills further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY267877 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 10117061 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 1 to 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 4 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Tynemouth, North Shields. She operates each weekday from 8am to 5.30pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for three-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of the premises used for childminding. She talked about how she plans activities and resources in the spaces. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed its impact on children's learning. n The childminder provided documentation for the inspector to review, including evidence of the suitability of adults living at the premises. n The childminder and the inspector discussed a joint evaluation of children's experiences of an activity. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She took account of the views of parents expressed in written feedback.

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Inspection activities

25 November 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

25 November 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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