Childminder EY474766

This provision meets requirements

Children show that they are very familiar with the routine of walking to and from school. They are supervised well by the childminder on their journey and learn to keep themselves safe, for instance when crossing roads. Children of all ages are extremely well behaved. They enter the childminder's home calmly and happily, removing their shoes and hanging up their coats. The childminder carefully considers the interests of each child when planning resources. This means that every child quickly finds an activity that engages them.

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This provision meets requirements

The childminder has very high expectations of all children. She is committed to helping them be the best they can be in her 'home-from-home' setting, as parents describe it. Children's experiences complement what they are learning in school. For example, they find out about cultural celebrations, such as Chinese New Year customs. Children work together to keeping adding to a decorative archway, constructed from recycled items. Others enjoy a board game and cheer one another as they time each other answering questions. Younger children cuddle up to the childminder, while she animatedly reads them a book. They enjoy the story and happily discuss with the childminder the animals they see in the illustrations.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has high aspirations for her setting. She works closely with other childminders to share ideas and information. The childminder accesses training opportunities that help her to enhance her interactions with children even further. n The childminder knows all children in her care exceptionally well. She recognises their unique qualities and what they enjoy doing. Children demonstrate a strong sense of belonging and are involved in decisions that affect them. The childminder compiles photograph albums of the different activities that children take part in. She celebrates their artwork in displays in the play area, including Chinese lanterns and model mazes. n The childminder is extremely warm and welcoming. She takes care to ask children about their day and finds out what they have done. The childminder and children delight in talking about a special visitor at the school where she works and they attend. This sparks a lively discussion about what children want

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to do when they are older. Children show a great deal of respect and kindness towards each other and affection for the childminder. Young children spontaneously hug the childminder before they leave. Older children describe how the childminder brings 'extra jazz' to everything they do together. n There is excellent two-way communication with the schools that children attend. The childminder knows what topics they cover and weaves this through her own

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need to do better?

21 January 2020 planning. This enables children to continue with what they are learning at school if they wish to. The childminder plans to review her key policies and procedures to ensure consistency with the approach taken at the local school. n Parents speak highly of the joy and fun that children have in the childminder's nurturing care. They value the wonderful wide variety of their experiences. Parents know their children are very safe and benefit from healthy meals, fresh air and exercise. The childminder's exchange of information with parents is extremely effective and supports children to settle quickly and well in her home, from the outset. n Young children practise their impressive independence skills as they help to set the table for the sociable mealtime. They make sure that they have enough plates and beakers and count out the chicken nuggets. Children make choices as they fill wraps with fresh vegetables and salad items, as well as cheese and

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ham. Young children proudly roll these together for themselves for the first time. n The childminder provides a wealth of praise and encouragement for children. She is an especially positive role model. Children learn to use excellent manners. For example, they say 'please' and 'thank you' and share and take turns as they play. Children form firm friendships across the age groups. They always look forward to coming to the childminder's home and are often reluctant to leave.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder regularly completes safeguarding training. She is confident in identifying different types of abuse and possible signs and symptoms. The childminder is clear about the procedures to follow should there be a concern about a child's welfare. She updates her knowledge of wider issues, such as radicalisation and extremism. This helps to keep children safe. The childminder helps children to learn to keep themselves safe, for example, by teaching them to use scissors and knives properly. The childminder reviews her policies and procedures in line with any changes locally or to legislation. She ensures that her home is always secure and free from potential hazards.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474766 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10117162 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 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 29 Date of previous inspection 10 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in High Heaton, Newcastle. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7.45am to 8.45am and 3.15pm to 6pm during term time. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home that are used by children. She explained how she uses different spaces and how she keeps these safe. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children and assessed the impact of these on children's well-being. n Parents shared their views about the quality of the childminder's provision, face- to-face and in written feedback. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The childminder provided documentation for the inspector to look at, including evidence of the suitability of adults living at the premises.

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21 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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