Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a relaxed and welcoming, yet stimulating, atmosphere where children feel at ease and have fun. She is very aware of children's interests, needs and preferences. These are fully considered in care routines and plans for learning and help to ensure that all children are, generally, supported very well. The childminder's good teaching and high expectations of all children contribute to their good achievements. However, occasionally, activities are less effective for some children who are not quite ready for the level of challenge presented.

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The provision is good

Children respond well to the childminder's positive approach to managing their behaviour. They have good manners and show respect to others. They develop friendships and play together harmoniously. They form close bonds with the childminder and her assistant. Their behaviour demonstrates that they feel safe and secure.

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The provision is good

Parents are extremely complimentary about the childminder. They describe her as a 'second mummy' and appreciate how she understands and celebrates the uniqueness of each child. However, the childminder has not considered ways to further develop partnerships with them, and others involved in children's care and learning. There is scope to gather and share even more detailed information to support children's learning and development even more effectively.

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need to do better?

n The childminder's qualifications contribute to her professional knowledge and the good overall quality of education. This is complemented by her assistant, who she supports very well. The childminder shares her knowledge with him and encourages him to extend his own skills. This is demonstrated through his effective teaching. For example, he supports children to develop their mathematical skills. They solve simple problems when they identify how many marbles they must add to make a total of four during a game. n Children are highly motivated and eager to join in activities. They make choices and lead their own learning confidently. They develop their ideas and show very good imaginative skills, for example, when they hold a make-believe birthday party. n The childminder accurately assesses what children know and can do. She plans activities that are intended to help children to build on their skills. However,

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need to do better?

occasionally, she does not ensure that they have secured prior skills and knowledge before they take part in more challenging tasks. n The childminder shares assessments with parents and forwards relevant information to new settings when children move on from her care. However, she does not consistently ensure that detailed information is gathered from, and

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need to do better?

5 December 2019 shared with, all involved in children's learning. Partnerships with nurseries that children attend alongside her own setting are not fully established for all children. n Children benefit from activities and outings that help them to build on their experiences. For example, younger children enjoy the freedom to run and paddle on the beach. Older children learn more about their community's history when they visit local ruins and castles. They also take part in age-appropriate activities that introduce them to festivals, such as Diwali and Chinese New Year. This helps them to learn about people and communities beyond their experience. n The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles well. Children learn about nutrition, for example, when they help to grow and cook vegetables for their meals. They are excited to help make elderberry cordial and 'Gruffalo crumble', which features in a favourite storybook. Plenty of outdoor play and visits to local play

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need to do better?

areas help to ensure that children benefit from fresh air and exercise. n The childminder shows a strong capacity for ongoing improvement. Much thought is given to improving and enhancing her provision. She reflects on her own performance and that of her assistant to find ways to develop practice further. Feedback from parents and children helps to shape her plans. n Professional development is well focused on the needs of children attending. For example, she seeks out training courses and carries out research on special educational needs and/or disabilities. This ensures she can meet the needs of all children. This contributes to the childminder's inclusive approach.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows about the signs that can indicate that a child is at risk of harm. Procedures for recording and reporting concerns about a child's welfare are fully understood and shared with parents. She keeps her knowledge of safeguarding procedures up to date, for example, through relevant training courses and communication with the local authority. She understands wider safeguarding issues, such as potential risks to children who are exposed to extreme views and behaviours. Children learn about good moral values such as tolerance and understanding of one another. The childminder fosters children's confidence to speak up and share any worries they have.

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should:

n refine teaching to consistently ensure that children are secure in what they know, remember and can do before moving them on to further challenges n share even more information with all those involved in children's care and

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should:

5 December 2019 learning to help to further boost their achievements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550867 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10126950 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 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Blucher in Newcastle Upon Tyne. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 7. She works with an assistant, who is also her husband.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home used for childcare. She talked about how she organises her provision and the ways she supports children's learning and development. n The inspector talked to the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The childminder and inspector reviewed an activity together. The inspector observed more activities and assessed the impact of the childminder's teaching on children's learning and development. n The inspector looked at relevant documents, for example, evidence of suitability checks carried out on adults working and living at the premises and evidence of qualifications.

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Inspection activities

5 December 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

5 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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