Childminder in Gateshead

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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The provision requires improvement

Children develop secure bonds with the caring childminder. They benefit from her calm and patient manner, and they enjoy the time that they spend with her. The childminder provides a home-from-home environment, where children feel happy and safe. The childminder supports children's literacy skills. Children happily listen as she reads picture books. They point out the various animals on the page.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder observes and plans some activities based on children's interests and next steps. However, the curriculum is not ambitious. Experiences provided do not always provide a good level of challenge. For example, children are given a foam shape to glue onto a piece of paper. This lacks challenge and children become bored. Children like to push vehicles up and down the ramp in the wooden garage. They count the cars as they push them down the ramp. The childminder introduces mathematical language to children as they play. For example, when attempting a jigsaw, she describes that some characters are 'on top' or 'underneath'. However, the range of experiences is not broad enough to provide children with opportunities to develop their independence or to try out their own ideas.

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The provision requires improvement

Children are provided with consistent messages regarding the childminder's high expectations of them. They listen to and respond to instructions, for example, to tidy away toys when they have finished playing with them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has worked hard to address all the actions from her last inspection. Since the last inspection, she has significantly improved her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding. She has amended her policy to reflect the details of who to contact should she have concerns about a child's welfare. n Generally, children make some progress in their development. The childminder plans some activities that children enjoy. However, activities do not always challenge children enough, to support them to make the best possible progress. n Children behave well. The childminder is conscientious, kind and patient. She is consistent when dealing with behaviour. The childminder spends a lot of time interacting with children. As a result, they have formed secure relationships with her. n The childminder knows the children well. She takes them to playgroups where they meet other children. This helps to develop their social skills. The

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need to do better?

childminder makes available some resources in her home that she knows they like. Children enjoy using the resources that are provided for them. However, the range of experiences is not broad enough to encourage children's

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need to do better?

30 May 2022 independent choices or develop their curiosity. n The childminder supports young children's language development well. She repeats words that young children use and provides commentary as children play. For example, as children push cars down a ramp, the childminder talks about which one is the fastest and slowest. The childminder speaks clearly and asks children questions. In addition, she sings action songs and rhymes with children. Children happily join in the actions to The Wheels on the Bus'. This helps to develop children's communication skills. n The childminder attends mandatory training courses, such as first aid and safeguarding. However, she does not focus her professional development sharply enough on raising the quality of her teaching further. n The childminder is good at introducing mathematical concepts as children play. For example, she encourages children to count and point out shapes as they

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read. This helps children to develop their understanding of basic mathematics. n Parents say that they have good relationships with the childminder. The childminder regularly sends them messages and photos of their children and the activities they do. She gives parents suggestions about how they can support their children's learning at home. However, the childminder has not yet developed strong partnerships with other settings that children attend. She does not share information about children's learning and development to support continuity in their learning. n The childminder regularly takes children out to visit the library and local parks. This helps children to develop a sense of the local community. However, the childminder does not fully consider ways to help children learn about different communities or cultures.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Following her last inspection, the childminder has attended training to develop her knowledge of safeguarding. She has developed her understanding of the signs that might indicate a child is at risk of radicalisation or extremism. Furthermore, the childminder is aware of female genital mutilation and county lines. The childminder understands the correct procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's safety and welfare. She carries out regular risk assessments and ensures that the premises are secure, so that children cannot leave unsupervised. This helps to keep children safe.

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Due date

30 May 2022 plan and delver a curriculum that is broad and challenging and meets the developmental needs of all children. 06/07/2022

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should:

n ensure a wider range of experiences for children to further develop their independence and curiosity n target plans for professional development more effectively, to raise the quality of teaching n strengthen partnerships with other settings that children attend, to support continuity of children's learning effectively n develop learning opportunities for children to gain a greater awareness of other communities, cultures and traditions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444509 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 10238232 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 12 August 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Heworth, Gateshead. She operates from 8.30am until 5pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n Parents' views were sought through written feedback and discussions.

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Inspection activities

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

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