Childminder in Northumberland

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 with this friendly and caring childminder. Parents comment that their children are cared for in a home-from-home environment. They believe that the childminder is very caring and professional, and state that they would recommend her to others. Children demonstrate that they feel happy and safe as they climb onto the childminder's knee for cuddles.

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The provision is good

The childminder has a very good knowledge of children's interests. She observes and follows what children are doing, and this helps children to focus on activities. Young children behave well and are engaged in their play. They enjoy exploring toy vehicles. Children notice what happens when they pull them back and become excited when they see how far the vehicles move. The childminder gives children time to explore how they can build a farmyard, using fences. She intervenes when children show signs of frustration and helps them to find solutions to the problem.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of what children can achieve overall. She knows where children are in their learning and is keen for children to make the best possible progress. The childminder is aware that she now needs to extend her good partnerships to include colleagues from health services and the local authority.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good relationship with parents. She gathers information from parents about their children's development. They work together consistently to develop a shared approach to supporting children's care and learning. Good, ongoing communication helps parents to know about their children's progress. n Children have a very good relationship with the childminder. Toddlers enjoy tickling games with the childminder and eagerly anticipate being tickled as they play finger rhymes, such as 'Round and Round the Garden'. n The childminder ensures that she attends all mandatory training. She also uses childminder forums to keep her knowledge up to date. However, her self- evaluation and plans for professional development are not yet sufficiently focused on strengthening her own practice and raising the quality of children's learning to an even higher level. n The childminder has clear expectations for children's behaviour, which she

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need to do better?

consistently reinforces. For example, toddlers quickly respond when the childminder says 'no'. Children show that they are developing an awareness that some actions can cause others to be upset. They demonstrate this as they cuddle the childminder to explain they are sorry. n The childminder has very good relationships with teachers and staff in the local

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need to do better?

10 January 2020 school and nursery. However, she is not yet sufficiently proactive in developing effective working relationships with other professionals in the local community. For example, she has not yet considered ways that she can work with the local authority for additional advice and guidance to help children make the best possible progress. n Children develop their independence. Young children feed themselves and drink from a cup. They manage everyday tasks, such as taking their coats off. Toddlers begin to express when they need their nappy changed and anticipate nappy changing routines. n The childminder identifies what children need to learn next. She skilfully weaves these next steps in development into children's play and learning. For example, the childminder models counting to three as they play with a farm set together. She sings nursery rhymes and songs as she rocks children to sleep in the

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pushchair. n The childminder provides a range of opportunities to help children to listen to and develop their communication skills. For example, when children play with farm animals, she says the names of the animals and the sounds they make. Toddlers sometimes attempt to copy words the childminder uses. The childminder has a range of resources, including puppets and toys, to help children to develop a love of everyday songs and rhymes. n The childminder generally helps children to understand how good hygiene procedures support their good health. For example, older children consistently wash their hands before eating. However, she does not consistently reinforce these messages with younger children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms that may indicate possible abuse to children. She knows who to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder attends all mandatory training. This helps to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. Her home is safe and well maintained. The childminder takes effective action to ensure that any hazards to children are minimised. She has robust procedures in place to keep children safe.

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should:

n extend partnerships with other professionals in the local community to help children to make the best possible progress n strengthen evaluation and plans for professional development, focusing more precisely on raising children's learning to the highest level n provide consistent messages to help younger children to understand how good

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should:

10 January 2020 practice in relation to hygiene can support their good health.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY303894 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 10117083 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 2 to 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 29 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Newsham, Blyth, Northumberland. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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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

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