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

The childminder and her assistant have a clear understanding of how to manage children's behaviour. They reinforce suitable boundaries and set realistic expectations for children. The childminder skilfully involves children in group activities to help them to develop their social skills and interactions with their peers. Children are actively encouraged to be kind and caring to each other. The childminder provides children with numerous opportunities to participate in messy play opportunities, such as investigating water, clay and dough, to promote their sensory exploration from a young age.

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The provision is good

Children are content and relaxed at the setting. They are comfortable to freely access their own toys and resources, and happily explore the surroundings around them. The childminder places a strong focus on promoting healthy lifestyles. Children have frequent opportunities for physical play and exercise, including outings in the local community. The childminder effectively supports children to follow good hygiene practices and handwashing procedures. She offers a wide range of nutritious meals and snacks to children throughout the day to enable them to gain an awareness of a balanced diet.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans a varied curriculum with stimulating activities that help children prepare for the next stage in their learning. For example, children develop their imagination as they eagerly participate in role-play activities. They learn how to complete tasks for themselves when playing with the dolls, such as changing nappies and fastening the straps on the buggies. n The childminder uses effective observation and assessment procedures to monitor children's ongoing progress. Alongside her assistant, she supports children to build on their communication and language skills. Younger children babble and respond well to facial expressions, whereas older children repeat words and learn new vocabulary. n Children's emotional well-being is positively fostered. The childminder implements thorough settling-in procedures to enable children to feel confident and self-assured from the outset. Parents comment that the childminder and her

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need to do better?

assistant create a happy atmosphere for their children, who are cared for in a safe and secure environment. n The childminder communicates with parents on a daily basis to provide them with a clear overview of their children's day at the setting. Even though partnerships with parents are good, the childminder has not explored other ways to successfully engage them to share ongoing details about their children's skills and abilities at home. This means the childminder misses opportunities to create a joint approach to their development.

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need to do better?

17 November 2021 n The childminder is well qualified. She demonstrates a commitment to further her professional development to continually raise the quality of education. For instance, the childminder frequently reads and researches relevant topics to keep her informed about the early years sector. n Children's literacy skills are effectively promoted by the childminder and her assistant. Younger children begin to be creative as they make different marks. Older children excitedly sing familiar songs and rhymes, while making actions and movements to the beat. n The childminder has high expectations for her own practice. She listens attentively to feedback from her assistant and parents to reflect on the provision and support her self-evaluation process. The childminder's assistant received a detailed induction at the start of her employment. However, ongoing systems for the childminder to monitor her assistant's performance are not thorough enough

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need to do better?

to increase her skills and knowledge to an even higher level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures that her assistant knows how to respond to any child protection concerns, including allegations. They are fully aware of the wider safeguarding issues that may have an impact on children's welfare, such as the 'Prevent' duty guidance. The childminder effectively follows a wide range of policies and procedures to underpin her daily provision. She carries out regular health and safety checks on the premises to minimise potential harm to children as they play and learn. In addition, the childminder fully understands her responsibility to notify Ofsted of any significant events.

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should:

n enhance ways to support parents to successfully contribute ongoing information about their children's learning and development at home n extend arrangements to monitor the performance of the childminder's assistant, so that they are precisely focused on key areas of practice to consistently support her professional development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548713 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 10143618 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 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Gateshead. She works alongside an assistant and her husband who is also a registered childminder. The childminder operates all year round, from 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 4. She provides funded early education for two-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 held discussions with the inspector to explain how she implements the early years curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education during play opportunities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the inspector. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including evidence of qualifications, training certificates, and the suitability of all adults living and working in the household. n The childminder and her assistant spoke with the inspector at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written testimonials

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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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