Childminder in Gateshead

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children are very happy and settled. They form warm and nurturing relationships with the childminder. She is incredibly attentive and embraces children's individuality. She recognises children's different personalities and uniqueness. Children share photos of their own families and talk about who their family members are. Children have a sense of belonging and high self-esteem. They display enjoyment and excitement, and enjoy their time together with the childminder.

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The provision is outstanding

Children show excellent levels of concentration and engagement during their play. The childminder recognises and shows delight in children's achievements. There are highly effective interactions between the childminder and children. The childminder actively joins in children's play and creatively extends their learning, relating this to children's interests. For example, when children explore puppets and a doctor's set, the childminder role models how to use the resources effectively. Children discuss past experiences and feelings, such as when they visited the doctors.

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The provision is outstanding

Children use an outdoor space to access fresh air and to develop their physical skills. They interact with the childminder, creating games together, where they follow and copy actions. Children use chalks to create marks on a large scale. They proudly talk about how they have made a 'round circle'. Together, children draw small circles inside the large circle, then follow the lines of the circle to walk around and jump in. The childminder creates and adds new movements, teaching sequencing skills to challenge children and to build on their existing skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides an extremely well-organised environment, which enables children to be active learners. For example, resources are easily accessible to children and they are able to choose a photo of a toy if they wish to have this from the cupboard. The childminder offers an exciting, ambitious and broad curriculum, which challenges and motivates children, and excites their curiosity in learning. n The childminder places children's emotional well-being at the centre of her practice. She creates an environment where children are listened to and valued. Children develop excellent levels of confidence through the childminder's praise and encouragement. n The childminder is passionate about providing the best care and education for children. She has a secure knowledge of child development and uses excellent and unique teaching strategies. For example, when playing with water, the childminder and children build a hill together for the ducks to swim over, as they

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31 October 2022 sing songs and rhymes. The childminder introduces new vocabulary, mathematical skills and sequencing skills to children. n Children's communication and language skills are extremely supported. The childminder develops children's vocabulary by continuously modelling language and introducing new words. n The childminder carries out detailed assessments of children's learning and development. She quickly identifies the individual needs of children. The childminder's expert knowledge and reflection ensures that she implements a successful and challenging range of planned and spontaneous activities and play experiences. This enables children to make exceptional progress in their learning. n Partnership with parents is exceptional. The childminder involves parents fully in their child's day. She informs them about their children's new skills verbally and through a 'home-link' book. Parents speak about the high-level care that their

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children receive. They state that the childminder 'is devoted to their children, offers stimulation all of the time, and is another mother figure to the children'. n Children's behaviour is exemplary. They know each other well and play well together, showing mutual respect to one another. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to share and take turns. Children learn about their feelings and how to express themselves. For example, when reading a book about sharing, children recognise and label their emotions. n Children benefit from healthy snacks. The childminder talks about healthy food and where food comes from. For instance, when eating grapes, children talk about grapes growing on a tree in a vineyard, and honey coming from bees. Children also learn about new food, such as pomegranates. n Children have access to challenging opportunities, such as new actions and a large-scale drawing, to develop their physical skills inside and outdoors. Children

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access outings in the community, such as to local parks, libraries and shops. They also visit places of interest. For example, after visiting a garage, the children explored and 'fixed' cars using tools back in the setting. These experiences enable children to learn about new places and job roles. n The childminder is committed to keeping her knowledge and skills up to date. For example, she has gained a childcare qualification that has helped her to maintain her outstanding practice, and benefit children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of how to keep children safe. She knows the correct procedures to follow if she has concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder carries out risk assessments for the indoor and outdoor environment. This helps her to identify and remove any hazards, to always keep children safe. The childminder supervises children well and teaches them how to keep themselves safe inside and when out on visits. She attends safeguarding training and undertakes research to ensure that her knowledge is fully up to date.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480645 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 10229695 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 3 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 16 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. She operates all year round, from 9.00am to 1.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides early funded education for two-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 inspector observed the quality of care and education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity together. n The inspector spoke to parents and took into account their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of individuals living in the household. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children, and discussed children's individual progress. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe.

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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

31 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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