Childminder in North Tyneside

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder's nurturing approach enables children to settle immediately into this homely environment. She is highly responsive to children's individual needs and caters for their interests. Children spend time learning to problem solve and try new ways to accomplish their chosen tasks. They show excellent levels of creativity and use resources to extend their learning during play. For instance, they use cushions as logs during action rhymes and song sessions. Children jump onto large bubble wrap as they imitate frogs jumping into a pool. The childminder has high expectations for all children and offers challenging interactions as children play. She introduces an extensive range of vocabulary to children and offers them opportunities to participate in lengthy discussions. Young children develop rapid communication skills and use complex sentences throughout discussions. They talk eagerly about the different outings they attend with the childminder, including trips

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The provision is outstanding

on the metro. The enthusiastic childminder sets a remarkable example of how to care for and respect others. She promotes children's security and attachment within her setting from the onset. This helps children to develop exceptional levels of self-confidence. Children form strong friendships with their peers and show concern towards how others feel. The childminder uses emotive language so children develop an understanding of how their feelings and behaviours impact on others.

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need to do better?

n Parents shower the childminder with an abundance of praise. They compliment her on her extremely effective partnership working with other agencies to help support their children. Parents comment that the childminder keeps them updated at all times about their children's learning and well-being while in her care. Parents are provided with detailed information about how to help continue their children's learning at home. This helps to provide a consistent approach to children's learning. n The childminder maintains her expertise in early years practice. She completes extensive research projects that help her to evaluate her own setting and the quality of service she provides. The childminder is focusing on refining children's outdoor role play and creative learning activities. She has transformed an area in her own garden to help build on children's already excellent creative skills. The childminder provides natural resources that children use to help reshape their

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learning and explore their natural curiosity. n The childminder skilfully observes children at play. She weaves her intentions for what children need to learn next into all planned activities with precision. She shares accurate and detailed assessments with parents. Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, excel in all areas of their development.

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3 March 2020 n Children follow very regular hygiene routines. They develop an excellent understanding of the importance of keeping healthy. The childminder provides nutritious snacks and meals. Children acknowledge the importance of making healthy food choices and using equipment safely. For example, when helping to prepare food with utensils. n Children have vast opportunities to build on their already impressive mathematical knowledge and skills. They recognise numerals as they weigh out the ingredients to make their own dough. They learn to count and estimate how many more scoops are needed. The childminder introduces language such as 'volume' and 'capacity'. Children learn to understand the differences in weights of ingredients. In addition, children have access to an exceptional range of activities that help them to master their literacy skills. Children learn to 'read' from recipe cards and recognise numbers during cooking activities. They recall

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their favourite stories read by the childminder. n Children are independent learners. They have superb opportunities to practise and develop their physical skills. For instance, they regularly visit areas in the local community, including parks and woodlands. Children learn to understand the impact that physical activities have on their bodies. Children tackle challenges with enthusiasm and develop excellent physical coordination and confidence.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is highly knowledgeable about child protection and wider safeguarding issues. She keeps up to date with relevant information, such as specific local procedures. The childminder is watchful for any signs that a child may be at risk of harm and is aware of the correct reporting procedures. Children have excellent opportunities to learn how to keep themselves safe. They learn about personal safety and actively participate in risk assessments, including how to recognise hazards. The childminder supervises children very well. She is aware of online risks to children. The childminder has introduced stringent policies within her setting. This helps to keep children safe from harm.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY339268 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 10117685 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 28 September 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in the Benton area of Newcastle upon Tyne in North Tyneside. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, during term time. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 5.

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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 an 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

3 March 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

3 March 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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