Childminder in Northumberland

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 care. They develop very good relationships with other children who attend. Children demonstrate this as they play alongside each other with the construction toys. They enjoy dancing together to well-known songs and rhymes. Parents are very happy with the care that the childminder provides. They comment that she is very nurturing and that their children love attending. Parents value the wealth of activities which the childminder provides. The childminder places a high priority on children learning from the environment. For example, children spend time outside caring for a range of creatures. They rescue bees and snails, and provide them with the necessary sustenance to help them survive.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour and learning. Children quickly tidy up when the childminder asks them. Three-year-old children develop their counting skills as they play with the play figures, or build and construct. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, children learn and understand how to hold scissors safely. The childminder seizes opportunities to help children to understand the dangers of using scissors next to their faces.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows what children are interested in and provides a range of activities based on these interests. For example, children thoroughly enjoy playing with the play figures. They concentrate well as they play alongside each other and begin to develop a storyline in their play. n The childminder places a high priority on developing children's language. For example, she plays alongside children and comments on what they are doing. Children communicate confidently as they play. However, the childminder does not always help more-confident children to understand the importance of listening to their friends and letting them have a chance to express their thoughts and ideas. When this happens, quieter children become frustrated and sometimes they lose interest in the activity. n Children concentrate well on their learning. The childminder provides activities to stimulate children's interests. During the inspection, children concentrate well as

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they build a bridge. The childminder provides good support to help them to persevere as they encounter difficulties. n Children learn how to keep themselves healthy. For example, they learn the importance of washing their hands. Children eat a range of healthy food, such as fruit and vegetables. They begin to understand the importance of drinking water to keep themselves hydrated. n Children enjoy looking at books. They listen as the childminder reads stories to them. Children talk confidently about what they can see in the pictures.

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need to do better?

19 July 2022 n The childminder's professional development is focused on improving the quality of her setting even further. For example, she has recently attended a course on managing children's behaviour. She has implemented positive behaviour strategies and has shared these with parents. This has had a positive impact on the way which children act and behave. n The childminder helps children to understand how they can make a positive contribution to the community in which they live. For example, children enjoy participating in fundraising to support the local community. Recently, they have taken part in fundraising efforts to successfully fund defibrillators that were installed at the local primary school and garage. n The childminder has a good relationship with parents. She talks to parents about where their children are in their learning and how parents can support their children's learning further. The childminder talks to parents to establish a

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consistent approach to managing issues, such as toileting or behaviour. n The childminder works effectively with the local school and nursery. She finds out what children have been doing in nursery and how she can support them further. The childminder shares information about children's learning at home. This helps to develop a shared approach to supporting children's learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of how she can keep children safe. She checks her environment on a daily basis to ensure that any hazards are minimised. The childminder takes effective action to ensure children's safety in periods of extreme heat. She has a strong understanding of how she can keep children safe from harm. The childminder talks confidently about the signs and symptoms that may alert her that a child may be at risk of harm. She has a good understanding of the procedures to follow should she have a concern. The childminder is committed to keeping her knowledge and skills up to date through training and research.

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should:

n help children to understand the importance of listening to each other, so that all children have the same opportunities to express their thoughts and ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY403840 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 10225928 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 12 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 21 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Morpeth. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3 and works occasionally with an assistant.

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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 setting and explained how she organises the curriculum. n The inspector observed children playing and learning, and evaluated the impact of the childminder's interactions on children's learning. n The childminder evaluated an activity with the inspector. n Parents provided written feedback for the purpose of the inspection. n The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder explained how she manages her setting and keeps children safe. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including those relating to the suitability of the childminder and other members of the household.

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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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