Childminder EY358223

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 form close attachments with the childminder and thoroughly enjoy their time with her in this safe setting. She is warm and caring towards the children. They delight in her cuddles when they listen to stories and rhymes. Children laugh with delight at the puppets the childminder uses when singing rhymes and songs. They keenly ask to have more books read to them. The childminder has high expectations for children. They are supported to make good progress, and have access to a range of good-quality and age-appropriate resources. Children develop positive attitudes to their learning. They listen well and maintain their concentration for good lengths of time on activities that interest them. The childminder regularly takes children to meet up with other local childminders and their children. This helps them to develop their social skills and gain confidence with other groups of children. Children have good opportunities to be physically

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The provision is good

active through a wide range of experiences and outdoor play opportunities. The childminder helps children understand about the diverse lives of other people through a broad range of activities. For example, they learn about a range of cultural and religious festivals throughout the year.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses her observations and assessments of children's development to plan activities that support them to reach the next steps in their learning. She accurately tracks the progress of children's achievements to help her to identify any gaps in their learning. The childminder knows how to seek help from other relevant professionals, if necessary, to help ensure that all children make good progress. n The childminder enthusiastically engages in children's play. Overall, she supports younger children's communication and language effectively. For example, the childminder extends their words into simple sentences. However, at times, she does not consistently model the correct pronunciation of some words when talking with children, to help develop their vocabulary and language skills further. n Young children develop good mathematical skills. For example, they confidently use number language as they play, and begin to count objects. The childminder

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need to do better?

promotes an understanding of mathematical language to describe shapes, size and weight. n The childminder supports children well to develop their early writing skills. Young children understand that the marks they make have a meaning. For example, children make vertical lines and accurately count the number of marks they make. n Parents are regularly informed about their children's learning and development by the childminder. For example, she shares information effectively through

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need to do better?

20 January 2020 discussion, daily contact books and progress reports. However, the childminder is not consistently successful in engaging parents to contribute to her ongoing observation and assessment records. This does not help her to be fully informed of children's changing interests and learning at home. n Young children show high levels of interest and curiosity and are motivated to explore their ideas thoroughly. For instance, they quickly noticed when a drip of water fell onto a water-based mat used for mark making and created a colour change. Children were keen to investigate this further through their exploration. n Children behave well. The childminder engages with them in play to help them learn to share and take turns with toys. She offers praise and encouragement to children and they develop good levels of confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder places a strong focus on continuing her professional

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need to do better?

development to enhance her knowledge of early years education. For example, she conducts independent research and undertakes online learning. The experienced childminder works well supporting other childminders in the local area. She is enthusiastic in sharing good practice and new ideas with others. n Parents are very complimentary about the childminder and the good progress their children make with her. The childminder is dedicated to the service that she provides. She regularly reflects on further areas to improve and implements action plans to drive quality higher.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities to meet all requirements, promote children's welfare and protect them from harm. She completes regular safeguarding training to help her to recognise children who may be at risk of harm. The childminder has a good knowledge of the potential signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect, including her responsibilities to protect children from extreme views and behaviour. She is clear about the procedures to follow to raise safeguarding concerns to the relevant authorities should she need to. The childminder supports children to understand how to keep themselves safe. For example, they take part in regular fire drills.

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should:

n enhance opportunities to model appropriate vocabulary when interacting and engaging with children, to develop children's language and communication skills to the highest levels n strengthen partnerships with parents to provide more opportunities for them to share ongoing information about children's changing interests and learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY358223 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 10117107 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 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 27 January 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Low Fell, Gateshead. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She offers funded early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector looked at the areas of the childminder's home that she uses with children and discussed how she operates her practice. n The inspector observed children engaged in activities and the childminder's interactions with them. n The inspector looked at a sample of documents, including children's learning records and policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at convenient times during the inspection. n The childminder and inspector jointly considered the impact of teaching on children's learning. n The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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Inspection activities

20 January 2020 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

20 January 2020 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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