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 in the childminder's home. Parents comment that they 'feel lucky' to have found the childminder. Children demonstrate they are happy as they sit on her knee for a cuddle. Toddlers look to her for reassurance as they try new skills, such as printing with their fingers. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, they hold hands as they walk to and from school. Younger children learn how to use tools safely. The childminder supervises babies and toddlers carefully as they eat. This helps to ensure their safety.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations, overall, of what children can achieve. She plans activities to help children improve their large-muscle skills. Toddlers learn how to climb steps and come down a slide. Older children develop their counting skills as they count up and down the stairs. Children develop good attitudes to their learning. This is evident as children participate in a range of activities, such as singing. They pick cards out of the song bag with enthusiasm. Toddlers begin to join in with the actions. They beam in delight and clap their hands as the childminder sings, 'If you're happy and you know it'.

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need to do better?

n The childminder helps children to understand how to keep themselves healthy. For example, she provides healthy meals and snacks. The childminder gathers detailed information about children's allergies and caters for these in her menus. Children enjoy spending time in the garden or local parks. They also walk to and from school. This contributes to children developing an awareness of healthy lifestyles. n The childminder has attended some training, particularly some focused on updating her safeguarding skills. She identifies that she now needs to focus her professional development on raising the quality of her teaching and learning to a higher level. For example, she identifies that she needs to develop her understanding of how children develop their physical skills in preparation for writing. n Children concentrate well. Young children demonstrate very good concentration for their age. For example, they concentrate for extended periods of time as

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they paint. They deeply engage as they try to get all the paint out of the pots. They gradually overcome their fear of getting dirty as they explore printing with their fingers. n The childminder has a good relationship with parents. She gathers a range of detailed information about children's likes and dislikes when children first start. She also talks to parents about what their children can do. Parents value the ongoing communication. They feel they are well informed about what their children have been doing. They comment that the daily diaries give valuable

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7 April 2022 information on things, such as food and sleeps. n Children behave well and they respond well to appropriate rules and boundaries. The childminder has clear behavioural expectations which she consistently reinforces. For example, children know that they must wait by the wall when they are walking to or from school. n The childminder recognises the importance of developing children's communication skills. For example, she talks about how she plans to develop younger children's communication further. However, she does not always adapt her language when talking to younger children. This means that children do not always expand their vocabulary rapidly. n The childminder provides a range of activities to develop children's physical skills. For example, they go to the park and enjoy colouring and painting. However, occasionally, some activities are not appropriate for children's age and stage of development. For example, toddlers become frustrated when they try to

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thread buttons because they have not yet developed the skills to manipulate the thread through the small holes.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There are good procedures in place to keep children safe. For example, all doors into the childminder's home are secure. This ensures no unauthorised visitors can enter the setting. The childminder has a good understanding of signs that may indicate possible abuse to children. She 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 her knowledge is current.

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should:

n focus professional development on raising the quality of education to an even higher level n adapt communication more effectively when talking to younger children to support their language development n ensure activities to support the development of children's small-muscle skills are appropriate to their age and stage of development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441808 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 10229592 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 8 Date of previous inspection 29 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. She operates term time only from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, 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 interacting with children while they were playing and learning. 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

7 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

7 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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