Childminder, Out-of school day care in Northumberland

This provision meets requirements

The childminder is committed to providing a high-quality environment where children are cared for as individuals. Children are very happy in the childminder's care. They demonstrate this as they play with the childminder and talk to her as they play. Children communicate with ease, and show that they are confident as they ask for a snack or go to use the toilet.

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This provision meets requirements

Children are safe. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe outside as they walk to and from school. The childminder's risk assessments are thorough, and she uses these to identify any hazards. For example, children no longer access the back garden, following storm damage.

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This provision meets requirements

Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They demonstrate good attitudes as they persevere to fit jigsaw pieces together. Children listen well and follow instructions. They happily develop skills such as counting. The childminder extends this effectively. For example, as children talk about how many jigsaw pieces they have left to do, she reinforces language and mathematical terms, such as 'more', 'less' and 'takeaway'.

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n The childminder supports children's language effectively. She seizes opportunities to develop children's vocabulary. For example, when children complete an animal jigsaw, she talks to them about the different animals. The childminder reinforces words, such as 'tusks' with them. She listens to children carefully and develops their ideas further. This encourages good conversation skills. n Children behave very well. They are polite and well mannered. Children understand the childminder's expectations with regard to their behaviour. For instance, children quickly tidy up when the childminder asks them to. n The childminder teaches children about how they can keep themselves healthy. For example, children walk to and from school all year round, and visit the park regularly. They demonstrate a good understanding of the foods that are good for them. During the inspection, younger children also talked about foods that

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are good for the brain. This supports children's good health. n Children enjoy their learning and demonstrate high levels of engagement. For example, young children focus intently as they complete a jigsaw. They look carefully at the pictures to find the appropriate piece. The childminder complements children's learning in school effectively as she points out the words in the jigsaw or the number of pieces left to insert. n Children are independent. They manage their own personal hygiene with ease,

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1 April 2022 including washing their hands. Children understand that they must put things away before they play with something new. n The childminder is committed to developing her own knowledge and skills. Her professional development is focused and has a positive impact on children's care. The childminder has recently completed accredited qualifications on infection control and supporting children's mental health. This has helped the childminder to ensure that children are safe in her care. She has also implemented a well-being session into her routine. This has had a positive impact on helping children to talk about their feelings. n The childminder has a good attitude to working in partnership with schools that children attend. She shares information with schools and nurseries about children's care needs. The childminder talks to parents and children about what children have been doing in nursery. She now plans to strengthen the

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partnership with local schools to establish a more consistent sharing of information. n The childminder has a good relationship with parents. She talks to parents about what children have been doing and passes information on from school. The childminder gathers information from parents about what children have been doing and how she can support children further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder makes sure that her home is clean and well maintained. Her home is safe and she minimises any potential risks. For example, the childminder supervises children well and all doors are locked. She has a good understanding of signs and symptoms that may indicate possible abuse to children. The childminder knows the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care. She has a good understanding of broader safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty guidance. The childminder updates her first-aid certificate in a timely manner to ensure that her knowledge is current.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493869 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 10229754 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 2 Date of previous inspection 7 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Cramlington, Northumberland. She operates during term time from 7am to 9am and 3pm to 5pm, Monday to Friday. In school holidays, the childminder is open from 7am to 5pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 showed the inspector around the parts of her home she uses for childminding. She explained how she provides activities to support children's interests. n The inspector observed the childminder playing with children. n The childminder explained how she manages her provision and keeps children safe. n The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate points during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a range of documents, including those relating to the childminder's suitability.

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Inspection activities

1 April 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

1 April 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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