Childminder in South Tyneside

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 and secure in the childminder's welcoming home. They show that they have strong bonds with the childminder and settle well. Children approach her for hugs and reassurance when needed and to share their delight while they play. The childminder is a positive role model who helps children to grow in confidence. For example, she provides praise and encouragement and celebrates children's successes with them. Children are kind, polite and friendly. Their behaviour is good, relative to their ages.

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The provision is good

Children are active and eager learners. They explore resources freely, cooperating with others well during activities. Children proudly wear the card crowns that they decorated with stickers. They enjoy the praise that the childminder gives them for their efforts. Children are willing to have a go at new activities with the childminder's support.

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The provision is good

Children love to hear stories that the childminder reads to them. They show a love of books, giggling when the childminder opens a familiar one. Children join in with counting items in pictures and anticipate the next number on the following page. The childminder knows which songs and rhymes are children's favourites. Children are excited to dance and sing together. These experiences help to promote the good development of children's early literacy and communication skills.

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need to do better?

n The experienced childminder has a sound knowledge of what children need to learn and wants them to achieve as much as possible. From the start, she collects information about what children know and can do. She plans a wide range of activities across the areas of learning, based around children's interests. Children make good progress. n Parent partnerships are strong. Parents say that their children develop well in the childminder's home. They describe her as 'friendly, loving and professional'. Parents value the nutritious snacks and meals that the childminder prepares for children. They say her communication is very good and helps them to continue children's learning at home. n The caring childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. Children listen and respond well to clear routines and boundaries. For instance, when asked, they help to tidy away resources before story time. They learn to say

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'please' and 'thank you', following the childminder's example. n Children frequently visit beaches, parks, museums, shops and playgroups locally. This helps them to find out about the community around them. Children have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and exercise which support their good physical development. Children explore how people from different cultures

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need to do better?

27 September 2022 celebrate important events. They learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others. n The childminder is committed to maintaining and improving high standards in her provision. She takes account of parents' and children's views when she reflects on any necessary changes. The childminder has a strong programme of professional development and has completed recent training to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n Children have plenty of opportunities to practise their early mathematical skills. For example, they match bears of different colours to pots and count how many they have. The childminder asks them how many 'one more' makes. Children recognise shapes, such as circular plates and heart-shaped mats during snack time. n The childminder understands the importance of promoting children's communication and language skills, such as through frequent use of books and

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rhymes. She talks to children while they play and asks questions to encourage them to listen and speak. However, on occasions, the childminder does not give children sufficient time to consider and reply with their own ideas. n The childminder identifies any gaps in children's learning and acts quickly to address these. For instance, she uses the progress check for two-year-old children to involve parents and other professionals, when extra help is needed. She also works closely with any other settings that children attend. This helps to ensure that children are fully supported. n Children are learning to become more independent. The childminder teaches children to learn basic skills in preparation for their future learning. For example, children practise putting on their own coats and shoes, cleaning their hands and feeding themselves at mealtimes.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her role and responsibilities in keeping children safe from harm. She completes regular safeguarding training and keeps herself up to date with the local safeguarding procedures. She knows the signs of potential welfare risks to children in her care. She understands what to do if she has a concern and how to report this. The childminder supervises children well and carries out thorough risk assessments in her home and for outings. This helps to ensure a safe and secure environment in which children can play and learn.

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should:

n support children to develop communication skills even further and give them plenty of time to think and respond in conversation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY379236 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 10229542 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 13 December 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in South Shields. She operates all year round, from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early years education for three-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder explained her curriculum to the inspector and her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed and discussed a planned activity with the childminder. n Parents shared their views on the setting through written feedback. n The inspector looked at a range of documents that the childminder uses to support her in meeting the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

27 September 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

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