Childminder in Gateshead

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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. The childminder talks about how she will incorporate children's interests into activities to extend their learning. n The childminder discusses how she will provide a variety of daily opportunities for children to learn outside. She shows the inspector her well-equipped garden and explains how she will use this regularly. The childminder talks about how she intends to take children on daily walks in the woods. 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. n The childminder talks about how she plans to work with parents. She discusses how she will use a diary to let parents know what their children have been doing

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and what they have been learning. The childminder explains she will talk to parents to get information about what children are doing at home. n The childminder is aware of her responsibility to complete a progress check for children aged between two and three years old and share these with parents. n The childminder is aware of the importance of keeping her knowledge and skills up to date. She is currently working on further qualifications in supporting children's teaching and learning. 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 online safety. n The childminder talks about how she will manage children's behaviour. She explains how she will talk to children, and provide opportunities for them to learn how to share and take turns. The childminder discusses how she will work

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with parents to establish a shared approach to managing children's behaviour. 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 attended training to improve her understanding. The childminder describes how she will complete daily checks to help her to identify and remove any potential hazards to children.

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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 2550430 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 10214243 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 Highfield, Gateshead. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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 setting received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the setting and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the parts of her home she uses for childminding. She showed the inspector the resources she uses to support children's learning and development. n The childminder showed the inspector a range of documentation, including those relating to suitability. n The inspector talked to the childminder about how she would support children's learning. n The childminder explained how she would keep children safe.

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19 January 2022 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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19 January 2022 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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