Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she will observe children to find out where they are in their learning. She discusses how she will plan activities to extend children's learning further. n The childminder shows the inspector some of the resources she has to extend children's learning. She talks about how she will use books, songs and rhymes to support children's communication and language. The childminder explains how she will develop older children's literacy and mathematics skills. n The childminder talks about how she plans to work with parents. She discusses how she will find out from parents what their children like doing at home. The childminder explains how she will share information about children's learning with parents when they collect their children. n The childminder is aware of her responsibility to complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years and share this with parents.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder discusses how she will help children to understand how they can keep themselves safe online. She explains how she will share information with parents about keeping their children safe when using the internet. n The childminder talks about how she will manage children's behaviour. She explains how she will work with parents to establish a shared approach to managing children's behaviour. n The childminder explains how she will help children to stay healthy. She discusses how she will provide healthy snacks. The childminder talks about how she will support parents to provide healthy packed lunches. She shares how she will provide opportunities for children to be outside on a daily basis. The childminder explains that children learning outdoors will be crucial, especially if families have no outside space. n The childminder talks about how she keeps her knowledge and skills up to date.

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This provision meets requirements

She has recently renewed her first-aid qualification. The childminder is aware of the changes to the early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of child protection procedures. She talks about her duty to keep children safe and how she will do this. The childminder knows where to report any concerns she may have about children's safety. She has recently attended training to improve her understanding.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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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Setting details

Unique reference number 2543250 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10214244 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 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Benwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of the premises that children will use and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the curriculum for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The childminder showed the inspector the policies and procedures and documentation that she uses when caring for children. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took account of evidence of suitability for persons living in the household. n The inspector and childminder had a discussion about how she evaluates her provision and makes plans for improvement.

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Inspection activities

7 December 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

7 December 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.

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