Childminder in Gateshead

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are clearly happy and enjoy spending time with the dedicated, well- qualified childminder. Her curriculum is well thought out and she creates a welcoming and stimulating environment for children. The childminder is committed to providing a homely experience where children's learning is nurtured. Children settle quickly into her care and relish the time they spend with her and other members of her family. Children welcome the childminder's involvement as they play. They respond well to her suggestions and comments. This is evident when children play in the sand area outdoors. They watch carefully as the childminder shows them how to build sandcastles and they concentrate well as they fill up their own bucket. Children respond appropriately to requests and instructions from the childminder. They enjoy taking part in activities, such as tidying up, and develop an understanding of routines throughout the day. The childminder places strong

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The provision is good

emphasis on children's learning but, occasionally, some activities provided are slightly beyond their comprehension. The childminder is keen to share children's learning with their parents. Successful opportunities, such as daily conversations and using the electronic system, ensure parents are kept well informed. The childminder does not make best use of her partnerships with parents to use their views to support her self-evaluation.

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need to do better?

n Children develop high levels of independence for their age. The childminder enhances their experiences and provides opportunities for them throughout the day. This includes helping them to cut their own fruit at snack time and seek their own resources during their play. This contributes towards giving children a strong start to their education and prepares them well for their future lives. n The childminder has a good overall knowledge of how children learn. She plans activities with clear learning intentions and places strong focus on helping all children to achieve well. She is committed to improving her teaching and recognises that, at times, her expectations of children are a little too high and children lose interest. That said, many of the experiences she provides for children are well matched to their stage of development and support their learning well. n Effective systems are in place to assess where children are in their learning. The

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childminder uses this information well, overall, to plan for the range of children who attend. This supports good progress in their development. n The childminder supports children well in their learning. Children develop a good range of skills as they play. For example, the childminder helps them as they engage in building towers using different-sized blocks. They use their hands to place one on top of the other and make comments such as, 'It's getting taller'. Words of encouragement from the childminder help children to develop strong

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20 May 2021 communication skills for their age. n The childminder is keen to foster a love of books with children. A vast range of high-quality books are available. Children select their own books and enjoy looking at them independently. This supports their early literacy skills very well. n Children take pride in their achievements. They are proud of their efforts when they successfully build sandcastles and show resilience when they are knocked over and build them up again. Children concentrate well for their age and respond positively to requests from the childminder. n Children show they feel safe while in the childminder's care. They demonstrate this when it is time to rest and they quickly fall asleep. Good supervision is maintained during this time. For example, the childminder sets a timer and observes children at regular intervals as they sleep. n Partnerships with parents are strong, overall. The childminder has worked well

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throughout the period of the pandemic to maintain consistency and has remained open throughout. Parents are delighted with the range of activities provided for their children and how quickly they settle into the childminder's care. They make written comments such as, 'The childminder has provided an amazing home away from home where our child feels safe to sleep as they would at home'. The childminder does not consistently make the best use of gaining and using parents' views as part of her self-evaluation process.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder continuously keeps her knowledge of safeguarding up to date. She attends regular training and receives electronic updates from her local authority. This helps her to keep abreast of any changes she needs to make to her policies and procedures. The childminder recognises any signs or symptoms that may indicate possible concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. She knows who to contact to share this information. The childminder has comprehensive and updated information and knows who to speak to if an allegation is made against her or other adult members of the household.

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should:

n ensure activities are consistently planned at the right level for children's age and stage of development n provide a wider range of opportunities for parents to share their views, to support self-evaluation even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY555890 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 10174816 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Dunston, Gateshead. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds early years teacher status.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder has received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector took part in a discussion about children's learning with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector held a discussion with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adult members of the household. n The inspector took account of written parental feedback provided for the inspection.

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Inspection activities

20 May 2021 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 May 2021 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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