Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Met

Previous inspection Requires improvement

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how to support children's development. She knows how to assess children's learning and plan activities that they enjoy. The childminder discusses how she encourages children to form secure attachments and be happy and secure in her setting. n The childminder is aware of her responsibilities to safeguard children. She has attended relevant training to improve her knowledge of child protection. The childminder carries out safety checks in her home to help to minimise hazards to children. She now keeps an accurate record of children's attendance. n The childminder knows how to provide an inclusive environment where children's differences are valued and children learn to respect each other. She discusses how she works hard to meet the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder understands how to promote children's emotional well-being.

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This provision meets requirements

She describes how she helps children to build positive relationships with others, make choices and be independent. The childminder shows an awareness of how to encourage children to behave well. n The childminder discusses how she promotes children's health. She explains she provides healthy meals and drinks for children. The childminder is aware of the importance of good hygiene and providing regular opportunities for children to be physically active in the fresh air. n The childminder talks confidently about the importance of exchanging information with parents, other providers and professionals to support children's individual care and learning needs. Parents comment positively about the care that the childminder provides for their children. n The childminder is committed to improving the quality of her setting and understands the importance of continuous professional development. She seeks feedback from parents and children on ways to improve the provision further.

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This provision meets requirements

The childminder makes sure that her assistant keeps her knowledge up to date.

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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 EY411886 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10112124 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 4 to 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 24 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Fawdon, Newcastle upon Tyne. She operates all year round from 6am to 9pm, seven days a week, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to meet the care, learning and development needs of children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder and her assistant their understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation that the childminder uses when caring for children. n The inspector gathered the views of parents from written documentation available.

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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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Inspection activities

18 December 2019 18 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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