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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are very happy and enjoy the time they spend with the caring childminder. Relationships between the children and childminder are positive. The childminder is calm and patient and responds well to children's individual needs. For instance, she quickly recognises when they are becoming tired and provides them with comforters and reassurance. This helps to support children's emotional development.

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The provision is good

Children show an interest in using musical instruments. They enjoy shaking rattles and banging metal spoons as the childminder sings familiar songs such as Twinkle, twinkle, little star. The childminder provides praise and encouragement as children confidently join in with the actions. This helps to develop their confidence and self- esteem. Children show a growing interest in books and stories. They listen keenly as the childminder reads their favourite books. Children eagerly turn pages and feel the different textures within the book. This helps to support their early literacy skills.

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The provision is good

Children have regular opportunities for physical play and experiences. They enjoy playing in the outdoor area, where they use ride-on toys, run and climb. Children negotiate the ample space with ease. They enjoy filling buckets with water and splashing in the water tray.

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need to do better?

n Overall, the childminder provides a broad curriculum to teach children a good range of skills and knowledge. She observes and accurately assesses what children know and can do. The childminder uses children's interests to plan learning experiences that excite them and motivate them to take part. However, she does not always specifically target all children's learning needs as effectively as possible to challenge each child consistently. n Parents are very complimentary about the childminder. They comment how happy their children are to attend the setting. The childminder spends time getting to know the family prior to their children starting. She gathers vital information about children's abilities. Parents discuss how much progress their children have made. The childminder regularly shares information about children's experiences and activities through an online system. However, she does not share ideas and suggestions about how parents can support children's

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individual learning at home. n The childminder encourages children to lead a healthy lifestyle. She provides home-cooked meals and snacks. Children develop their independence. They feed themselves and have access to their own water beakers. The childminder talks to parents about the importance of good oral hygiene.

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25 January 2022 n The childminder supports children's early communication skills well. She clearly emphasises key words within her interactions and narrates as children play. The childminder introduces new words, such as 'bumblebee', to help increase children's vocabulary. She pauses during conversations and gives babies the opportunity to communicate. Babies babble in response. This helps to develop their listening and speaking skills. n Children are motivated as they learn essential skills in preparation for school. The childminder encourages them to be independent while carrying out small tasks. For example, children are eager to put on their own coats and shoes. n Children demonstrate their positive attitudes to learning through high levels of curiosity and concentration. The childminder is a positive role model. She gives clear instructions and has high expectations of children's behaviour. Children

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receive lots of encouragement. For example, when young children place shapes into a shape sorter, she responds by giving praise and clapping. This helps to promote children's self-esteem. n The childminder maintains her professional development effectively. She completes mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding. The childminder keeps herself up to date through research, reading and online forums. She has developed good links with other childminders. They meet regularly and share ideas, which helps to enhance her professional knowledge and skills. n The childminder provides a range of experiences for children to learn about the world around them. They enjoy visits to the local park and toddler groups in the community. Children learn about different festivals throughout the year. The childminder has discussions with children to help them learn about similarities and differences in people.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is clear about her role in the safeguarding of children. She has a secure knowledge and understanding of the reporting procedures, should she have a concern about a child in her care. The childminder ensures that the premises are safe and secure. She attends safeguarding training and ensures that she has an up-to-date knowledge of the signs that children may be at risk of extremism and county lines. The childminder is confident in the procedures to follow, should an allegation be made against her or a family member.

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should:

n focus more precisely on intended learning, to help fully support children's learning at all times

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should:

25 January 2022 n develop the information shared with parents so they are clear about what children need to learn next and can support this at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447127 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 10218459 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 5 Date of previous inspection 9 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Gateshead. She operates Monday to Friday from 6.30am to 6.30pm all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection of the setting since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together. The inspector observed the children and the childminder, and spoke with them at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of parents' written views. n Relevant documentation was viewed by the inspector, including suitability checks and paediatric first-aid qualifications, and the childminder discussed her procedures for safeguarding children. n The childminder talked about the activities she plans and how they benefit children's development.

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Inspection activities

25 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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Inspection activities

25 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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