Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

p.1

The provision requires improvement

The childminder is kind and reassuring. Children feel very welcome in her home, and they form secure attachments with her. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. Children are polite, behave well and know what is expected of them. The childminder knows the skills and interests of the children in her care. She carefully observes children as they play and provides a curriculum that challenges and extends their learning and development.

p.2

The provision requires improvement

Children benefit from hearing the childminder read familiar stories and songs. Children enthusiastically sing 'The wheels on the bus', and the childminder joins in. Children enjoy completing puzzles and exploring coloured blocks. The childminder extends children's learning by encouraging them to count and compare the towers they build. Furthermore, she supports children to recognise positional language. For example, children explain that the owl lives on 'top' of the tree and the rabbit lives 'under' the ground. This helps to develop children's mathematics skills.

p.2

The provision requires improvement

Parents speak highly of the childminder. They are very happy with the care she provides. The childminder had a short period of closure during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. She kept in touch with parents and provided ideas for activities that they could do at home with their children.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder has not maintained a valid paediatric first-aid qualification, as it has recently expired. However, she has taken steps to book on an appropriate first-aid course. Although this is a requirement, it does not have a significant impact on children's safety or well-being as the childminder is able to discuss how to respond quickly to any accident or emergency a child may have while in her care. n Overall, the childminder supports children's language development well. She speaks clearly, asks questions and introduces new vocabulary. For example, the childminder introduces words such as 'hog' and 'badger'. However, occasionally she is too quick to offer answers during activities. This does not support children's critical thinking as effectively as possible. n The childminder reflects on the activities that she provides and makes changes to meet the needs of the individual children in her care. However, she does not

p.2

need to do better?

make the best use of self-evaluation to enable her to identify key areas for improvement, including using the views of children and parents. n Children consistently behave well and use good manners without being prompted. The childminder is a good role model and has a calm and consistent approach. She offers praise and encouragement, which helps to build children's confidence and self-esteem. Children demonstrate their positive attitudes to

p.2

need to do better?

13 July 2021 learning through high levels of curiosity and concentration. For example, young children investigate materials such as sticks, leaves and dough, as they make homes for woodland animals. n Children have daily opportunities to be physically active and enjoy the fresh air. For example, they enjoy walks to the park and visits to soft-play centres and the nearby nature reserve. The childminder provides healthy home-cooked food and nutritious snacks, which children enjoy. Children know that good hygiene practices support their health. For example, they know to wash their hands before meals and use sanitiser as they enter the childminder's home. n The childminder provides a good range of toys for children to play with. For instance, children can make marks with chalks and crayons and dig in the sand. This helps to develop their small-muscle skills. Furthermore, children develop their large muscles as they ride on push-along toys and kick large balls in the

p.2

need to do better?

garden. n The childminder has developed systems to share information with other early years settings that children attend. This means that there is a consistent approach to working in partnership with other professionals to continue to support children's care and learning. n Children show good independence in managing their self-help skills. For example, young children put on their coats, select their own activities and feed themselves well. This helps to prepare them well for the next stage in their learning.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

The childminder understands her role in protecting children. She can identify signs that would give her cause for concern. The childminder knows what to do if an allegation were to be made against her or a family member. She keeps her knowledge of safeguarding up to date through regular safeguarding training. She has a clear understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as preventing children from extreme views and behaviours.

p.3

Due date

ensure a relevant first-aid qualification is maintained at all times. 24/07/2021

p.3

should:

13 July 2021 n strengthen questioning techniques to extend and challenge children's thinking skills n develop the systems for self-evaluation and include the views of children and parents.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY562369 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10191030 Type of provision Childminder

p.5

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

p.5

inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 18 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.5

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Newcastle. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

p.5

Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated an activity together. n The inspector carried out a learning walk with the childminder. They discussed the learning environment and how the curriculum is organised. n A sample of documents were viewed by the inspector, including evidence of the childminder's suitability and children's records. n The inspector spoke with parents by telephone, and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

p.5

Inspection activities

13 July 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

13 July 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.

p.6

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.7

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.7

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.7

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.7