Childminder EY549761

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Previous inspection Requires improvement

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows how to keep children safe and protected from harm. She recognises concerns relating to children's welfare and demonstrates a good knowledge of how to follow safeguarding procedures. She has undertaken training and has a good understanding of wider safeguarding legislation. n The childminder provides a variety of resources that are easily accessible and support all areas of learning. She knows how to plan a stimulating curriculum based on children's interests and what they need to learn next. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. She intends to implement a range of different strategies to involve them in their children's learning to maintain consistency between her setting and home. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She knows how to support children to manage their own behaviour and to consider the feelings

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This provision meets requirements

of others. n The childminder understands how to promote children's good health. She explains that she will provide activities to help children to exercise, such as trips to the local parks where they can climb and run around. n The childminder has a suitable understanding of the importance of working in partnership with other professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She understands how to provide an inclusive service.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549761 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10090688 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 to 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 11 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Newcastle upon Tyne. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the learning resources on offer to children and the areas of the childminder's home that are used for childminding. n The childminder described how she intends to use the curriculum to support children's learning and development. n The inspector sampled documentation, including suitability checks, policies and procedures and paediatric first-aid certificates. n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she intends to track the progress of children's learning and showed her supporting records. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to assess her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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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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2 December 2019 2 December 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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