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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

The childminder has effective settling in procedures that help children get used to her home and help the childminder get to know the child. Children form secure attachments with the childminder. They enjoy their time in her company and make their own choices about the activities they want to do. Activities build on their interests and backgrounds and take account of what they should learn next. For example, children enjoy playing with cards and finding the pictures that match each other. They develop early mathematical concepts. For instance, they count how many items that they can see. Children show a positive attitude towards learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She applies these consistently, talking to children when behaviour is unwanted. Children follow her directions well. For example, they tidy toys away when asked and get their own coat and shoes when it is time to go out. This helps children to develop their independence and confidence in what they do.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from the shared approach that the childminder promotes. They experience consistency of care and learning, as part of the strong partnerships she builds with their parents and other settings that they attend.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has worked hard since the last inspection to address the actions that were raised. She has attended training with the local authority to help her recognise challenging behaviours, how to deal with them and where children should be in their development. n The childminder knows the children well. She gathers detailed information when they first start, and she builds on what they know and can do. She observes and tracks their progress to help her understand what they need to learn next. Any possible gaps in their learning are addressed. She discusses in detail what she expects children to do at certain stages of development. n The childminder has a strong focus on the development of children's speech and language. The childminder introduces lots of new vocabulary throughout the day. She speaks clearly to the children and uses a lot of repetition of words, so that children can hear the correct way to say them. Children clearly try to copy

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what she says. However, in her enthusiasm, the childminder sometimes jumps in too quickly with an answer when she asks the children a question. This means children do not have the time to work it out for themselves. n Children develop an appreciation for books. The childminder understands that the use of books and singing with children helps them develop their vocabulary and literacy skills. For instance, she looks at picture books with children and

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6 December 2022 encourages them to say what they can see. Children enjoy sharing the books. This makes learning meaningful for them. n Children develop good pencil control through a wide variety of activities. They paint and use coloured pencils. They practice movements, such as scooping up lentils, rice and peas and putting them into a funnel in a bottle. This all helps them to develop the small muscles in their hands. n The childminder provides a healthy diet for children. Children have a range of opportunities to be physical, either in the childminder's garden or on regular trips into the local environment. They visit the park where they learn how to use large equipment. Overall, the childminder uses good hygiene practice. However, the nappy changing mat is ripped. This means that even though she cleans the mat after each use, it cannot be free from germs where it is split. n The childminder promotes children's understanding of equality and diversity. She

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carries out age-appropriate activities with children. For example, they take part in activities associated with different festivals, such as Chinese New Year and Eid. On outings in the local environment, they talk about what they see. n The childminder regularly evaluates the service she provides. She rotates resources and toys to maintain children's interest and purchases new equipment.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder safeguards children while they are in her care. She can identify signs and symptoms that may show that a child is at risk of harm. She is also aware of safeguarding concerns, such as the prevent duty and domestic violence. She knows who to contact if she has a concern about a child in her care. She ensures that her home is free from any possible hazards, and that it is kept secure. Children are encouraged to keep safe within the home, for instance by tidying toys away before getting something new out.

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should:

n give children enough time to process their thoughts, to enable them to respond to questions and express their ideas n provide hygienic resources to aid in the changing of children's nappies.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY553743 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10247486 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 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 22 June 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Newcastle upon Tyne. She operates from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for family holidays.

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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 childminder n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with particular focus on communication and language. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. 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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