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 Good

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The provision is outstanding

Children flourish in this homely and supportive setting. They have a wonderful bond with the childminder and seek her out for comfort and reassurance. The childminder places a high level of importance on developing strong emotional attachments with the children. She expertly uses her in-depth knowledge of each child to build her curriculum around their needs. This strong focus supports children to make rapid progress.

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The provision is outstanding

Children develop a strong identity and sense of self. The childminder's curriculum is rooted in developing children's characters. She skilfully uses the daily routines to support children to develop love, kindness, forgiveness and respect. Children's behaviour is exemplary. The childminder is an excellent role model. She inspires children to demonstrate positive attitudes by supporting them to share, take turns, value differences and understand right from wrong. Children are developing their self-confidence and self-esteem.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are extremely resilient and eager to learn. They confidently try new things and enthusiastically join in, becoming absorbed in their play. They explore tools when learning to glue and paint. They quickly learn new techniques and confidently make choices about the resources they use. They show great determination and persevere until the task is completed.

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n The ambitious, interesting curriculum is sequenced well to support children to strengthen what they already know and build upon their skills and knowledge. The childminder uses her experience and exceptional understanding of how children learn and grow to provide high-quality experiences and activities. Children make rapid progress from their starting points. n The childminder constantly monitors children's progress and plans for their future learning. She is highly skilled at identifying gaps in children's experiences and learning and understands how to support children effectively. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities get the help and support they need through appropriate interventions and close partnerships with other professionals. n The childminder provides an exceptional language-rich environment. She skilfully supports children's speech development through the delivery of a highly

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effective programme of language activities. The childminder teaches children single words and talks about their meaning, linking them to past experiences. She expertly narrates children's play extending their understanding of language and words. Children quickly learn that words are meaningful and make rapid progress with their language development.

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3 November 2022 n Children are developing their understanding of mathematical concepts. Children learn about 'full' and 'empty' as they fill jugs with lentils. The childminder talks about capacity, encouraging children to notice changes. She incorporates mathematics into everyday activities. n Children develop a real love of books at this setting. The childminder carefully chooses books to enhance children's learning. For example, children enjoy reading books about life events. They look closely at the pictures, commenting on what is happening, and enjoy turning pages. n The childminder demonstrates a clear and ambitious vision for the setting, which is constantly improved and extended through exceptional reflective practice. The childminder promptly recognises training needs to ensure that she remains up to date and knowledgeable. She uses questionnaires to gather feedback from parents, which helps her further improve her practice.

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n The childminder establishes strong relationships with parents. She works closely with them to establish what children can already do and what they need support with. Parents feel fully informed and enjoy supporting learning at home. Parents believe that the childminder is completely devoted to the children and that she keeps track of milestones, gently propelling children to their next development stage. These partnerships have an extremely positive impact on the progress children make. n The childminder carefully plans highly effective transitions for children. She provides opportunities for parents to attend the setting and play alongside their children as they settle. The childminder develops excellent relationships with the local nurseries and completes settling-in sessions with the children, sharing key information. She ensures children are well prepared for their next stage in learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of safeguarding. She recognises the signs and symptoms that could indicate a child is at risk of harm and understands the procedures to follow if she has a safeguarding concern. She attends safeguarding training courses and undertakes her own research to ensure that she is up to date with current safeguarding issues. The childminder creates a safe and secure environment for the children. She completes regular, robust risk assessments. During outdoor play, children learn about how to keep themselves safe and how to manage risks through the well-planned curriculum.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480395 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 10229694 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 1 Date of previous inspection 16 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Gateshead. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 9.25am to 12.35pm, during school term time. She receives funding for the provision of early education for two-year-old children. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the setting and have taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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