Beadnell, Shelley Claire

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

The childminder is very caring and children are cared for in a home-from-home environment. Parents comment that they feel as though they are part of a big, happy family. Children are very happy. They settle quickly and look forward to seeing the childminder and her assistant. Parents comment that their children greet the childminder enthusiastically in the school yard when they are not attending.

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The provision is good

Children are safe in the setting. Due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the childminder has restricted access to the setting. She talks to parents at the door when they drop their children off or collect them. Children are well cared for. The childminder acts swiftly when children are unwell. She cleans her setting thoroughly. This helps to support children's good health.

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The provision is good

The childminder's curriculum is well designed. She has identified that, due to national restrictions, many children are not as confident to communicate or socialise with others. She places a high priority on developing these skills. Children behave well. The childminder has clear expectations of their behaviour. She reminds children of her expectations and ensures that they understand these rules. Children respond well when the childminder reminds them to be careful handling resources.

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need to do better?

n The childminder gives children time to follow their own interests. At times, children are deeply engaged, for example as they build a structure for the animals. They concentrate well and work out which blocks to use and how they can join the structure together. However, the childminder does not ensure that all activities provide a high enough level of challenge to fully engage and enhance the learning for all children. On these occasions, children are easily distracted by other activities. n The childminder knows what she wants to improve in her setting. She attends training to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. However, she now needs to strengthen her understanding of how she can support children's literacy, particularly their early writing skills. n The childminder, generally, supports her assistant well to develop her role. She completes regular appraisals and identifies training that would strengthen her

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skills further. However, this support is not yet sufficiently focused on improving the quality of her teaching to an even higher level. n The childminder has a very good relationship with parents. She works with parents from the start to understand children's individual care needs and routines when they first start. They work together effectively to share information about learning and development. She gives parents advice and

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5 October 2021 support when needed. She also shares information about how parents can help their children at home. Parents say that the childminder is really supportive. Many say they do not know where they would be without the support of the childminder. n The childminder works effectively with the local school. They work together well to support children's learning. They share information about what children can do and share assessments with each other. Schools provide information about what they are working on with children. The childminder extends this in her setting, to help children progress in this area. n The childminder helps children to understand how they can keep themselves healthy. She talks to the children about healthy foods and provides a range of healthy meals with fresh fruit and vegetables. The childminder talks to children about oral health. She provides activities to develop toothbrushing skills, to

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encourage children's knowledge further. n The childminder knows where children are in their learning and plans well, overall, as to how she can extend this learning further. She plans activities to help children share toys with each other. The childminder takes time to explain to children that if they have finished playing with something then someone else can use it. n Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder has identified that children have not progressed as quickly in their communication and language skills. The childminder and her assistant use a range of strategies to develop their language further. For example, they listen to what children are saying and repeat and extend their sentences. The childminder works with parents to help them to understand how they can develop their child's learning at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of signs and symptoms that may indicate possible abuse to children. They know the procedures to follow should they have a concern about a child in their care. The childminder and her assistant have a good knowledge of wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty guidance. The childminder makes sure her home is clean and well maintained. The childminder ensures she updates her first-aid certificate in a timely manner, to ensure her knowledge is current.

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should:

n ensure activities provide appropriate levels of challenge to support children's learning to a higher level n strengthen understanding of how children develop their literacy skills,

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should:

5 October 2021 particularly in early writing n focus support for assistants on raising the quality of their teaching to an even higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY552575 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 10143643 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 12 Number of children on roll 33 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Newbiggin but operates from premises in Ellington, Northumberland. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, including bank holidays, but excepting family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant. The childminder offers funded places for two-, three- and four-year- old children.

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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 their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector observed children's play and learning and evaluated the impact of this on children's learning. n The childminder showed the inspector around the parts of her home used for childminding and explained how she sets up her play environment. n Parents provided written feedback for the purpose of the inspection. n The childminder showed the inspector a range of documentation, including documents relating to her suitability. n The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.

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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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