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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy, settled and secure at this friendly and welcoming setting. They form close bonds with the childminder, who is caring and kind. Children who are new to the setting settle quickly. The childminder provides good support for children's personal, social and emotional development. She praises and encourages children. This helps to raise their confidence and self-esteem. Children grow in their independence. The childminder encourages children to fetch their own plates and bowls at lunchtime. She supports them to choose what they would like to play with next. Children benefit from a range of exciting activities that cover all areas of learning. For example, they bake biscuits and explore with dough. Children watch how caterpillars turn into butterflies, before releasing them in the enclosed garden.

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The provision is good

Children learn about their local community and life outside the setting. For example, they go on outings to the local garden centre, where they enjoy seeing birds and animals. Children learn about the natural world, as they enjoy trips to the park and beach. They make regular trips to local playgroups and soft-play areas. Children are curious and engage well in their play. They concentrate as they make marks with paint sticks and explore with glue. Children show focus and their behaviour is good.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans a range of challenging activities that she knows will interest the children in her care. She understands well where children are in their development and how to support their future learning. n The childminder models skills to children and provides clear instructions to support their learning. She follows children's lead in play. The childminder has experience of supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n There is good support for children's physical development. Children develop strength as they dig and explore with sand. They improve their balance as they ride push-along toys. Children develop their smaller muscles and coordination. For example, they take part in craft activities, painting and colouring with pencils. Children stack cups, build with blocks and take part in threading activities. n The childminder plans good support for children's developing communication

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need to do better?

and language skills. She repeats children's words to show them that they are understood. The childminder emphasises new words to help encourage children to expand their vocabularies. n The childminder weaves support for children's understanding of mathematics throughout planned activities. For example, children make simple choices about the colour of paint that they want to use. They count the number of stickers

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need to do better?

20 December 2022 they use on their pictures and draw circles as they make marks with pencils and paint. n The childminder has established good relationships with local schools and settings that children also attend. However, she recognises that she does not consistently share more detailed information around children's progress, in order to create a more consistent approach to support for children's development. n The childminder provides a balanced menu of food and snacks for children in her care. She adapts meal planning to accommodate children with allergies or specific dietary requirements. n Children benefit from fresh air and exercise daily. They learn about caring for other living things. For example, the childminder helps children to develop their confidence around animals as she supports them to carefully stroke the setting's pet rabbit and tortoise. n Parents speak highly of the childminder and the service she provides. They say

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she is friendly, caring and patient. Parents praise her loving, caring and stable home. They say that they feel their children are safe and secure in the childminder's care. n The childminder keeps her skills up to date through webinars and training. She has identified opportunities to improve her practice further. For example, she plans to complete training that supports children's communication skills. n The childminder invites feedback from parents and reflects well on the experiences of children. She uses this information to action any further improvements. The childminder is dedicated to her work and committed to providing a good quality of service to children and families in her care.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe. For example, she supports children to sit safely during tabletop activities. The childminder's home is comfortable and secure. She assesses any potential hazards to reduce risks for children. The childminder demonstrates a sound knowledge of safeguarding signs, symptoms and procedures. She knows who to contact should she have a concern about a child and the procedures she must take to keep them safe. The childminder shows a good awareness of a range of aspects of safeguarding. She attends safeguarding training and holds food hygiene and first- aid certificates.

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should:

n share more detailed information around children's progress with other settings children attend, to develop consistent support for children's learning

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should:

20 December 2022 n develop practice further through identified opportunities for training and continuous professional development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487959 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10236641 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 8 Date of previous inspection 14 March 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Newcastle upon Tyne. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder is registered to provide funded early years education for two- and three-year-olds.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic. 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 areas of her home that children access. They discussed how the childminder organises her setting and plans the curriculum and experiences for children. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documents. This included evidence about training and suitability of those living on the premises. n The childminder and inspector reflected on an activity together. The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector took into account the views of a number of parents.

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Inspection activities

20 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

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