Childminder, Out-of school day care in Gateshead

This provision meets requirements

Children are very happy in the childminder's care. They eagerly select games to play with their friends and the childminder. Older children enjoy working together to make up songs. They confidently perform them in front of their friends. Parents comment that their children love spending time with the childminder. They comment that she is very nurturing. Children have very good relationships with the childminder and other children. They demonstrate this as they greet each other with a cuddle at the end of school.

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This provision meets requirements

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. Children behave well. They play games with each other, and understand that they need to share and take turns. Younger children talk about how it is the childminder's turn after their turn. Children are safe in the childminder's care. They know how they can keep themselves safe when they walk home from school. For example, children know that they must hold the childminder's hand. They stop at the kerbs and check if it is safe to cross.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows how she can help children to develop their social skills. For example, she places a high priority on children listening to each other and giving their friends a turn. During the inspection, the childminder patiently reminds children to listen to their friends when they are talking. This helps children to remember to give other children a chance to talk and listen to each other. n Children are very independent. They take their coat and shoes off when they get in from school, and select games to play with their friends. Children access other resources independently and follow their interests. For example, younger children move off to play with the dolls, while older children sit together to colour and write a 'rap'. n Children enjoy their time at the childminder's setting. They concentrate well as they play games with other children. Children play with their friends and listen to

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their friends' ideas as they are playing. An example of this is when younger children play with dolls. Older children copy younger children as they make the dolls do the splits. They imitate the play voices that each other use. n The childminder places a high priority on children's communication. Children talk about their day as they come out of school. Younger children talk about the trip that they have been on. They play a range of games that support their communication. For example, children play a question game to guess what picture is on their head. The childminder encourages them to ask questions to help them to guess the character. Children express their ideas confidently and

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25 May 2022 give their friends further clues to help them to guess. n The childminder has a good relationship with the local school. She talks to teachers about what children are doing. For example, teachers talk to the childminder about a visitor that came into school to talk to the children about bees. The childminder extends children's learning from school. For example, she helps younger children to develop their writing skills and talks to them about bees. n The childminder works effectively with parents. She has an open relationship with parents. This helps her to know what children are doing at home so that she can build on this further. The childminder talks to parents about what their children have been doing. She shares strategies to support children further. When children first start, the childminder gets detailed information about what children like doing so that she can build on their interests further.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has attended mandatory training, such as first aid and safeguarding, to keep her knowledge up to date. However, she has not attended further professional development relating to the early years foundation stage to raise her practice to an even higher level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has strong understanding of safeguarding. She has a detailed understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is being subjected to abuse. The childminder knows who to contact should she have a concern. She keeps her knowledge and skills up to date. This ensures that she has a good understanding of all safeguarding issues, including the 'Prevent' duty guidance. The childminder ensures that her premises are safe. Good security inside and outside means that children are unable to leave the premises unattended.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486261 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 10236614 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 7 Date of previous inspection 2 March 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. She is open during term time, from 7.30am to 9am, and 3.15pm to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.

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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 her home and explained how she organises her environment. n The inspector observed children playing, and evaluated the impact of the childminder's interaction and support. n Parents provided written feedback for the purpose of the inspection. n The inspector talked to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder showed the inspector a range of documentation, including those relating to the suitability of members of the household. n The inspector talked to the childminder about how she manages her provision.

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Inspection activities

25 May 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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