Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

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 happy, secure and eager to learn. They have very good relationships with the kind, caring childminder and enjoy exploring the exciting environment. Children develop their physical skills as they mix flour, salt and oil together to make dough. They expertly roll, squeeze and manipulate dough. The childminder encourages them to identify shapes from a variety of shaped cutters. Children enthusiastically identify a 'diamond', 'square' and 'circle'. The childminder gives lots of positive praise and this helps to raise their self-esteem.

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The provision is good

Children have big smiles throughout the day and enjoy sharing stories with the childminder and their friends. They sit together and listen to 'Goldilocks' and 'The Billy Goats Gruff'. The childminder changes her voice to become the characters in the story. Children listen intently and join in with familiar phrases. This helps to develop children's listening and speaking skills.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is clear on the rules of the setting and has high expectations for children's behaviour. Children are confident to explore the resources indoors and outside. They push dolls around in prams and use role-play hammers and saws to 'fix' the wall. Children pour water from large pots into small pans and use ladles to serve 'dinner'. This helps to develop their imaginative skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works closely with parents to identify what children already know and can do. She carefully observes children and plans their next steps in learning. The childminder plans appropriate activities to meet their individual needs and interests. Children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage of their learning. n Children's behaviour is good. They use good manners and are learning to share and take turns. The childminder uses gentle reminders and praises positive behaviour. This helps children to learn what is expected of them in a positive way. n The childminder skilfully weaves mathematics into everyday activities. For example, she encourages younger children to count and compare the height of their towers. Older children use a tape measure and recognise some numbers as they measure the length of their bricks. This helps children to develop key mathematical skills. n The childminder has positive relationships with parents. She regularly shares

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need to do better?

children's learning and development. The childminder works with parents to encourage learning at home. For example, the childminder encourages parents to help children develop their self-care skills. Parents are very complimentary

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need to do better?

18 October 2022 about the childminder. They comment that she provides a 'warm, welcoming and happy environment'. n Children's independence skills are developing well. They dress themselves in their coats and help to sweep the floor and tidy away the lunchtime dishes. Children select their own activities and resources and use the toilet independently. n The childminder reflects on her practice and considers how she can make changes to benefit children. For example, she has re-designed the layout of the play areas and garden to make it more suitable for children to access. She regularly works alongside other childminders and her assistants, and they reflect on how the setting can develop. However, the childminder has not yet fully developed individual supervision meetings to identify training, development and support for her assistants. n Children's good health is promoted well. The childminder ensures that fresh

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drinking water is available throughout the day. She provides freshly prepared and nutritious meals. The childminder promotes good hygiene as she encourages children to wash their own hands before and after eating. This helps children begin to understand about keeping themselves healthy. n The childminder attends all mandatory training courses, such as safeguarding and paediatric first aid. However, she has not yet considered additional training to further develop her own knowledge and skills. n Children have opportunities to develop their physical skills. They visit local parks, the local woodland area and access the childminder's well-resourced garden daily. This helps to develop children's balance and coordination. The childminder meets regularly with other local childminders, giving children opportunities to develop relationships with other minded children. This helps to develop children's social skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder clearly understands her responsibilities to safeguard children. She recognises the signs and symptoms of possible risks to children that could cause harm, including exposure to extremist views and behaviours. She understands the procedures to follow to report any concerns to relevant agencies. The childminder has the relevant checks in place for herself, her assistants and adults in the household. The childminder knows what to do should an allegation be made against her, an assistant or a member of her family. The childminder completes regular risk assessments to help her to identify and remove hazards. This helps her to provide a safe environment for children.

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should:

18 October 2022 n provide assistants with more robust supervision that supports them to develop their individual practice to the highest levels n focus on how professional development opportunities can be used to raise the quality of the already good practice to an even higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450847 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10229625 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 18 Number of children on roll 30 Date of previous inspection 20 December 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Newcastle upon Tyne. She operates all year round, from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with three assistants. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder and children and assessed the impact of these on children's learning. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and explained how she supports children's learning and development. n The inspector observed an activity and evaluated this with the childminder. n The inspector read and considered written comments from parents during the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

18 October 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

18 October 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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