Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Not met (with actions)

Previous inspection Not Met (enforcement)

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This provision does not meet requirements

n There are significant concerns in relation to the childminder's ability to make and sustain improvements to her provision without extensive intervention from external professionals, including local authority support. The childminder has a history of significant failings and repeated actions that have not been addressed and improved. The childminder does not demonstrate an understanding of early child development, including what children need to learn in preparation for future learning and their eventual move to school. n The childminder does not demonstrate an understanding of how young children learn. She is not aware of how to promote the foundations of learning to enable children to develop essential skills and build on what they know and can already do. Her knowledge and understanding of the statutory requirements is weak. She is unable to plan for what children need to learn next to ensure they receive

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a good quality learning experience. Furthermore, she is not able to identify how to ensure children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive the appropriate support from relevant professionals. n Although the childminder has received some support and has been working with the local authority, she has not retained the knowledge and skills needed to ensure she makes improvements to her setting. This includes failing to understand how to provide an ambitious curriculum that helps to provide challenge and to promote children's creative and imaginative skills. n The childminder understands her responsibility to complete children's progress check at age two. Furthermore, she is aware that this includes completing a written summary of children's development to share with parents. However, she is not aware of how to observe and accurately assess children in these areas as her knowledge is poor. The childminder is not able to identify the prime areas of

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This provision does not meet requirements

learning and how to help children to make good progress in all areas of learning. n The childminder has completed recent training regarding safeguarding procedures. She is aware of the possible indicators of abuse and the steps to follow in the event of a concern about the welfare of a child. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to notify the relevant authorities in the event of an allegation being made against herself or a household member. n The childminder intends to provide children with a range of healthy choices during mealtimes. She aims to encourage children to help plant fruit and vegetables in the garden then use the produce to cook with. She intends to encourage children to wash their hands before meals and after using the bathroom. n The childminder intends to provide opportunities for children to be physically active in their play. She gives examples of taking children to the local park and

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This provision does not meet requirements

20 June 2022 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Due date

improve understanding of the three prime areas of learning to ensure children build secure foundations for their future development 11/07/2022

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Due date

ensure assessments, specifically the two- year progress check, are used effectively to provide targeted plans for children's development and referrals are made swiftly where there are signs of potential delay in their learning 11/07/2022

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Due date

improve knowledge of how children learn and identify intentions for children's learning 11/07/2022

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Due date

gather information from parents about what children know and can already do and use this information to identify what children need to learn next. 11/07/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475215 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10238031 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 6 Date of previous inspection 11 January 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Newcastle Upon Tyne. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, and Thursday 7am until 4.30pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises.

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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

20 June 2022 20 June 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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