Farrell, Elizabeth

This provision meets requirements

A warm, welcoming and friendly home environment is provided for children after their day in school. The childminder is attentive to children's needs and provides a high standard of care. For example, on arrival, children enjoy home-cooked meals. They say they love coming to the childminder's house and particularly like to eat her pasta with sausage. Good hygiene is promoted well. For instance, the childminder encourages children to wash their hands before they eat their meal. She talks to children about the importance of this routine, when they question why they have to do this.

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This provision meets requirements

The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She instils clear boundaries and their behaviour is exemplary. They have an excellent understanding of how to behave while in her home. The childminder provides gentle reminders, if necessary. Children listen to her and immediately respond in a positive way. Children have a strong understanding of how to keep themselves safe while in her care. They demonstrate this when they say they must remain in the living room area when the doorbell rings at collection time.

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n The childminder knows children very well. She takes time to get to know what they like to play with and provides appropriate toys and equipment for them. Children demonstrate high levels of concentration and perseverance when they use felt-tip pens and make intricate patterns. They thoroughly enjoy building using the various construction kits available and talk confidently as they play. n The childminder provides a wide range of activities and experiences she knows children will enjoy. Her living room and kitchen area contain age-appropriate materials that children engage well with. The childminder supervises children very well and is constantly available to attend to any emerging needs. n The childminder supports children as they explore new and different resources. For example, she explains to children how the small beads can be fitted together to create a shape. Children use their interest in cars to try this out. They push

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the beads together with their fingers, developing strength in their hands. n Relationships are superb. Children form strong bonds with the childminder, members of her family and other minded children. Mutual respect and consideration for each other runs through the household as children play and learn together. Younger children clearly enjoy the company of their older peers. They respond positively to the questions they ask them, such as, 'Is it fun in your reception class?' n Overall, the childminder has developed her provision well since her registration. She reflects on her daily practice and makes changes as necessary. The

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12 February 2020 childminder acknowledges she has not yet considered how she can improve her professional skills and knowledge to an even higher level. n Since registering, the childminder has acquired a dog. Thorough consultation with parents and children ensured their views were taken account of and managed well. Additional risk assessments ensure children are kept safe at all times and they clearly enjoy interacting with the pet. n Good partnerships with local schools are evident. The childminder shares ongoing dialogue with teachers for children who attend the reception class. Shared strategies, such as managing children's behaviour, provide consistency in the care and support they receive. n The childminder provides good opportunities for children to be physically active and exuberant. Regular visits to the local park enable children to enjoy and develop confidence using equipment, such as the swings and slide. Children

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share how they love to go to the park after school or after having their tea with the childminder. n Parents are clearly happy with the quality of the service provided. They say their children benefit from good settling-in arrangements where they visited the childminder a few times before staying on their own. Key information obtained from the outset ensures continuity in the care their children receive.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder provides a well maintained, secure home for children. Daily risk assessments ensure children can relax in a safe environment when they return after school. The childminder has good knowledge of child protection and keeps up to date with local safeguarding children board procedures. She recognises signs of possible abuse to children. She knows how to act if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder is aware of wider safeguarding issues, such as exposure to extreme views that may lead to radicalisation. She has contact numbers to use if she has any concerns.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY552832 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 10143602 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 6 Number of children on roll 32 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. She operates term time only from 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she creates and plans the play environment for children. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children within the indoor environment. n The views of parents and children were sought during the inspection. 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.

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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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12 February 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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