Childminder in Gateshead

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder has not kept her knowledge and skills up to date. At the time of the inspection, the childminder did not have a good enough understanding of the requirements relating to medication. In addition, she does not consider the age and stage of development when planning activities. This results in children quickly losing interest in activities that are too hard for them. That being said, children concentrate well as they play with lentils. They thoroughly enjoy scooping them and putting them in other containers.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder is very caring and treats children as she would her own children. Children are very happy in the childminder's care. Babies demonstrate this as they follow the childminder as she moves away and put out their arms for cuddles. They beam in delight as the childminder cuddles and kisses them. Parents comment that their children really enjoy spending time with the childminder. The childminder talks to children about how they can keep themselves safe. For example, they learn that dried lentils make the floor slippery. However, the childminder does not ensure all aspects of her indoor environment are suitable for the age of children she cares for.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not obtain the necessary written consent from parents for each and every medicine before she administers it to children. Furthermore, she does not keep a record of any medicine she has administered. However, the childminder does get verbal consent from parents and informs parents when they collect their children if she has administered medicine. This minimises the impact on children. n The childminder ensures children are safe. However, she does not consistently ensure that her indoor environment is suitable for the age of the children she cares for. For example, she does not use highchairs effectively to ensure children are able to sit comfortably to support their physical development. n The childminder instinctively provides some activities that support children's learning. For instance, children enjoy exploring how they can turn levers and make animals pop up. However, the childminder does not identify precisely what

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she wants children to learn next. Sometimes, her expectations are too high, and children lose interest when they find the activities too challenging. Babies quickly lose interest when the childminder reads a book that is too hard for them. They struggle to engage when the childminder shows them how to build with blocks because they do not have the necessary skills for this. n Since registering, the childminder has not participated in any professional development opportunities to ensure her practice continues to improve. Although she does get some informal advice from other childminders, this has

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need to do better?

23 November 2022 not been effective in identifying areas where she needs to improve. n Children develop good relationships with each other. The childminder provides support to help children to play alongside each other from an early age. For example, she encourages babies to play alongside each other, using the same tools as they play with lentils. Very young children greet each other enthusiastically when they sit next to each other in the highchair. They smile at each other and babble confidently. n The childminder helps children to develop an awareness of healthy eating. She talks to parents about healthy foods that they can provide for their children. She provides additional food, such as vegetable soups and fruit, to supplement the food parents send in. This gives clear messages to children regarding healthy eating. n The childminder has a good relationship with parents. She shares information with them about what children have been doing. She talks to parents about

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issues, such as sleep and teething, providing advice and support when necessary. n Children behave well. The childminder has clear expectations for children's behaviour. For example, children respond well when she reminds them not to throw the blocks that they are using. This helps children to understand how to behave.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder generally knows how she can keep children safe. She takes effective action to minimise risks to children. She ensures her doors are locked to ensure children cannot leave the premises unattended. She uses stairgates to keep younger children safe on the stairs. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms that suggest a child may be subject to abuse. She knows the procedures to follow if she has a concern about children's welfare. The childminder talks about a range of safeguarding documentation, such as the 'Prevent' duty guidance.

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Due date

obtain written consent from parents for each and every medicine to be given to children and keep a written record every time medicine is administered 14/12/2022

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Due date

23 November 2022 ensure the premises and equipment are suitable for the age and stage of development of the children 14/12/2022

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Due date

identify precisely what children need to learn next and provide activities that support their age and stage and development 14/12/2022

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Due date

undertake appropriate training to ensure practice continues to improve. 06/01/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2585402 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 10251117 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 2 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Gateshead. She operates from 9.30am to 1pm, Monday to Friday. She operates term time only and follows the term dates of the local Jewish schools. The childminder holds an early years 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 childminder showed the inspector around the parts of her home she uses for childminding. She explains how she organises and plans for children's learning. n The inspector spoke to parents to gather their views. n The childminder showed the inspector a range of documentation, including those relating to the suitability of herself and members of her household. n The inspector observed children playing and evaluated the quality of their learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times diring the inspection.

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Inspection activities

23 November 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

23 November 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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