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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children settle quickly in the care of the welcoming childminder and her assistant. They show that they feel safe and secure through their confidence and exploration of the environment. Children cuddle into the childminder and show that they have good attachments to her. In addition, they demonstrate that they have a warm and caring relationship with her assistant. Young children smile as they use cause-and- effect toys. They listen to the different musical sounds and watch the patterns of the flashing lights. They clap their hands and laugh as the childminder showers them with an abundance of praise and encouragement. This helps to promote children's self-esteem.

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The provision is good

Young children show a preference for outdoor play. They show good physical skills as they learn to throw and catch balls. Furthermore, children demonstrate good hand-eye coordination. For instance, they spend long periods of time concentrating during water and sand play games, pouring water through water wheels and containers. Children interact positively with the childminder and her assistant. They create their own games and invite the childminder and her assistant to join in. For instance, children play peekaboo games and look at various patterns through sieves and containers. The childminder and her assistant follow children's lead during play. They introduce mathematical language, such as 'full' and 'empty', and support children to recognise shapes and colours.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistant have worked hard since the previous inspection to raise the quality of their practice. They have completed a wide range of training courses. In addition, the childminder completes audits of her setting to help her to evaluate her practice. She gathers views from parents and children to help identify and address any weaknesses. The childminder works closely with her assistant to share information and to ensure they are clear in their roles and responsibilities. This includes regular supervision sessions. n The childminder and her assistant understand what it is that they want children to learn. They implement an ambitious curriculum that helps them to identify what children need to learn next. They complete observations and assessments of children's learning. They recognise and target any emerging gaps in children's development. As a result, children are well prepared for their next stage in

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need to do better?

learning. n Children are provided with a wide range of healthy choices during mealtimes. The childminder is vigilant and ensures all risks are considered when providing meals for children. This helps to reduce any risks of choking and reactions to allergies. Children follow good hygiene practices. This helps to develop children's understanding of how to lead a healthy lifestyle.

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need to do better?

1 December 2022 n Children benefit from stories, songs and rhymes. The childminder and her assistant read story books to children. They are animated and sing familiar songs to support children to join in. They recognise that some children require further support to develop their spoken language, including children who speak English as an additional language. However, they do not yet implement strategies to extend children's language development, particularly for young children who are non-verbal. n The childminder and her assistant establish effective partnership working with parents and share information about children's learning and development. An example of this is through an online platform. Parents are complimentary of the care that their children receive. The childminder and her assistant talk to parents about any assessment information, such as the required progress check at age two. This helps to provide a continued approach to children's learning.

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need to do better?

n Children develop good levels of independence. They can make choices from a wide range of activities and resources. The childminder and her assistant are positive role models for children. They offer gentle reminders to children about rules and boundaries of the setting. However, they do not consistently promote children's understanding of how their own feelings and behaviours impact on others.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures. Policies and procedures are shared with parents when children first start. This includes gathering information about children's home life. The childminder and her assistant are vigilant and are aware of the possible indicators of abuse. This includes the impact of domestic violence on children. The childminder understands the procedure to follow in the event of an allegation against her or a household member. She ensures her assistant receives up-to-date training. The childminder and her assistant regularly review the environment for children to ensure any risks are minimised. This helps to keep children safe.

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should:

n build on strategies to help extend children's development of communication, language and the spoken word n enhance children's understanding of how their own feelings and behaviours impact on others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY453411 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10218249 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 12 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 7 December 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in the Walker area of Newcastle upon Tyne. She operates all year round, from 6am to 9pm, seven days a week, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant and also provides overnight care.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. 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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Inspection activities

1 December 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

1 December 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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