Childminder in Gateshead

Not met (with actions)

Previous inspection Requires improvement

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder lacks knowledge of safeguarding procedures and how to report concerns about a child's welfare locally. She is unaware of further safeguarding issues, such as when a child may be at risk of female genital mutilation. The childminder has poor knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty guidance. She has little understanding of county lines. The childminder does not understand the role of the designated officer. This may put children at risk of significant harm. n The childminder can identify general signs of abuse and neglect. The childminder knows how to identify and minimise hazards to keep children safe in her home and outdoors. n The childminder has addressed the actions and recommendations given at her last inspection. For example, the childminder has strengthened her partnership with parents to develop learning between the childminder and home. She understands to gather information from parents about what children already

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know and can do prior to children starting with her. The childminder knows to work in partnership with other providers children will attend. This will give the childminder more information about children to better support their learning and development. n A wide range of professional development has been undertaken by the childminder. This has enhanced her understanding of ways of supporting children's learning and development. n The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to help children to learn how to value and respect others. She is aware of the importance of teaching children to develop good social skills. The childminder understands how to help children to manage their feelings and behaviour. n Children's early communication skills are developed through singing songs and rhymes. The childminder has a good awareness of how to foster children's love of books and stories. n The childminder has an understanding of how to help children develop early

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writing skills. She recognises the need to build children's physical skills to help support this. n Children are provided with many opportunities for physical play outdoors, helping them gain an understanding of the wider world. The childminder knows how to develop children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle through promoting their awareness of healthy eating.

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This provision does not meet requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures in line with the local safeguarding partnership, including who to contact should a referral for a child need to be made 10/09/2021

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Due date

develop knowledge of how to safeguard a child at risk of female genital mutilation to protect those who might be at risk from significant harm 10/09/2021

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of the 'Prevent' duty guidance to protect children who may be at risk from extreme behaviours and views 10/09/2021

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Due date

increase understanding of county lines guidance to protect children from potential grooming into illegal activities 10/09/2021

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Due date

improve knowledge of who to contact should an allegation be made against the childminder 10/09/2021

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Due date

improve understanding of procedures to follow should a child not be collected from the provision. 10/09/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444509 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 10131115 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 1 Date of previous inspection 5 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Heworth, Gateshead. She operates from 8.30am until 5pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provider. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder about how to safeguard children and how to promote their learning and development. n The childminder provided all necessary documentation and discussed this with the inspector. n The suitability of the childminder to work with children was checked.

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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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Inspection activities

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