Childminder in North Tyneside

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 happy and settled in this friendly and welcoming setting. The childminder has warm and loving relationships with the children in her care. Children's behaviour is very good. Well-established daily routines help them feel emotionally secure. The childminder and children have fun and enjoy each other's company. There is a strong focus on emotional well-being and nurturing. For example, children learn the importance of caring for pets as they help feed and brush the pet guinea pigs in the enclosed garden.

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The provision is good

Overall, the childminder has high expectations of the children in her care and is ambitious for their future learning. There is a strong focus on children exploring and understanding the wider world around them. The childminder plans trips to the beach where children explore rockpools and learn about the lives of sea creatures. They visit the local aquarium to learn about life under the sea and plant sunflowers to watch how they grow. Children are fully engaged in their play. They are inquisitive and motivated to learn. There is good support for children's mathematical understanding. Children learn about shape and measure as they roll, cut and compare lengths of dough. They identify the colour of the cutters and count how many there are.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children very well. She is a good role model and encourages children to use appropriate manners, take turns and play cooperatively. Children are confident, independent and are happy to ask for help. There is good support for children's developing independence. For example, children are encouraged to put on their own shoes and coats when they go outdoors. Although children choose what they would like to play with, there is scope to extend their independent thinking still further. For example, by providing more time for them to express their own ideas and solutions. n A well-planned and structured curriculum includes robust support for children's communication and language development. The childminder uses a range of strategies to help children extend their vocabulary. For example, she repeats back to the children what they have said to show they are understood. Children hear lots of language as the childminder talks to them about what they are

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doing as they play. She encourages them to sing songs and share stories. n The childminder promotes children's physical development well. For example, she encourages the children to strengthen their muscles as they roll and cut dough. This helps develop their dexterity and coordination in preparation for future learning, such as early writing. Children develop larger movements and their imaginations as they pretend to clean the playhouse outside. n Children benefit from regular access to fresh air and exercise. They learn how to

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need to do better?

15 September 2021 keep themselves healthy and enjoy a balanced range of meals and snacks. There are a good range of activities covering all areas of learning. Children learn about materials as they explore with sand and water. They make marks with pencils and learn how to sprinkle glitter carefully on their dough. Children explore ingredients, textures and measurements as they bake biscuits with the childminder. n The childminder attends training and has a thorough understanding of child development. She has the knowledge and understanding to care well for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She is able to identify any possible gaps in children's learning and what they need to support their development further. n The childminder has strong relationships with parents, who speak very highly of her. She works closely with them to support their children's learning. Parents

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praise the robust systems of communication in place. The childminder has developed links with the local nursery children also attend. There is scope, however, to strengthen information sharing with partner settings still further. n The childminder shares ideas and good practice with other childminders. She reflects on the daily experiences of the children and gathers the views of parents to help improve her practice. She is dedicated and passionate about the service she provides.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows how to identify any safeguarding concerns and the procedures she must take to keep children safe. The childminder's home is clean and comfortable. Children enjoy a safe and secure environment in which to play. The childminder checks the areas children access regularly to keep them free from hazards. She teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For example, she teaches them the importance of washing their hands after handling pets and before they eat. The childminder attends safeguarding training and keeps herself up to date with any changes. She has robust policies and procedures in place to help support her safe practices.

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should:

n strengthen support for children to express their own ideas and solutions n develop relationships with other settings children attend to help plan more consistently for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY553039 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 10143603 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 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in North Shields, Tyne and Wear. She operates during term time only, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder is registered to care for early funded education for three- and four- year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home that children access. They discussed how the childminder organises her setting and plans the curriculum and experiences for children. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documents. This included evidence of training and the suitability of those living on the premises. n The childminder and the inspector reflected on an activity together. The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She spoke to parents and took into account their written views.

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Inspection activities

15 September 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

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