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 content in the childminder's care. They show that they feel safe and smile when she picks them up to take objects from the Christmas tree. The childminder plans a balanced and sequenced curriculum that supports children's learning well, overall. Children enjoy engaging in a wide range of activities and experiences. For example, they handle ice cubes, cotton wool and small-world animals in the activity tray. The childminder models words, including 'seal' and 'penguin'. Children begin to use these words themselves as they play and explore.

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The provision is good

Children behave very well in the childminder's warm and friendly home environment. They show a good awareness of the behaviour that is expected of them throughout the day. Children show this when they leave the kitchen after having snack and wait next to the door to the living room until the childminder comes. The childminder has high expectations and encourages children to take part in activities, including tidying up in the 'den'. She uses highly effective strategies, such as playing a tidy-up song on her electronic device. This helps children to develop an awareness of routines and they actively engage in the activity.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is an experienced, childcare professional, with a good overall knowledge of how children learn and develop. Children are happy and settled in her care and develop strong emotional attachments to her. They show this when they approach the childminder for cuddles throughout the day. n Children's mathematics skills are promoted well. The childminder helps children to develop key skills, including counting. For example, she provides plastic locks with dots on and keys with corresponding numbers printed on them. Children must count the correct number of dots to find the right key to open the lock. They count with confidence up to four, and with help from the childminder, begin to extend this further. Children are excited when they find the right key and the lock opens. n Partnerships with parents are superb. Parents are delighted with the quality of information that the childminder shares with them. They appreciate the shared

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approach they have with the childminder to support their child. Parents say that they 'knew as soon as they met her, she was the right person to provide their childcare'. n The childminder reviews many aspects of her provision to continually evaluate the effectiveness of her service. For example, she has recently reviewed how she gathers evidence of children's learning, following the changes to the early years foundation stage. However, the childminder has not yet reviewed how children can independently access all of the resources they require as they play,

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2 December 2021 to support their all-round development. n The childminder supports children's developing communication skills well, overall. She expands on what they say to extend their growing vocabulary. For example, when children say 'car', the childminder says 'yes, orange car'. The childminder acknowledges that, occasionally, children's communication skills could be raised to an even higher level. For example, by ensuring sufficient time is allowed for children to respond to her questions and comments. n The childminder places a strong focus on supporting children's good health. She maintains consistent procedures, including sanitising her hands after she wipes children's noses. Children from a very young age are encouraged to adopt highly effective practices. For instance, when they have their nappy changed, the childminder helps them to wash their hands. n Children develop positive attitudes to their learning. Three-year-old children

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show high levels of confidence at mealtimes. They use safety knives to cut up their fruit and share this with younger children, who are also present. In addition, older children persevere in their learning, even if they encounter difficulties. This is illustrated when they cannot find the correct key to open the lock. They keep on trying until eventually they find it.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is committed to providing a very safe environment, where children can play and learn safely. She performs daily risk assessments in her home and garden to ensure that it is safe for children to access. The childminder has a strong knowledge of child protection issues. She knows the signs or symptoms that may indicate possible abuse to children. The childminder has up-to-date contact details for local services, so she knows who to contact should she be concerned about a child in her care. A clear safeguarding policy underpins the childminder's very good practice.

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should:

n extend self-evaluation procedures and continue to strive towards a high-quality provision that supports children's achievements even further n plan even more effectively to support children's communication skills to a higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2536131 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 10202208 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 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in North Tyneside. She operates all year round from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 5. She receives early education funding for three-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider has 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 talked to the inspector about how she implements her curriculum and her knowledge of where children are in their learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of her suitability. n Parents provided their views, which the inspector took account of.

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Inspection activities

2 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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2 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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