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 very happy and settled in the cosy, nurturing home of this childminder. When children begin their journey here, the childminder takes time to get to know each child and their family. She uses this information to provide a personalised learning experience, which meets the unique needs of each child.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans a stimulating curriculum that includes local outings, such as visiting playgroups, parks and the library. The childminder helps to develop children's imagination and descriptive language, for example, by joining in and creating a storyline as they play with a large wooden train set. Children take the lead in their play and develop independence as they select the books and toys they would like to play with. The childminder skilfully helps to develop early language skills by repeating and modelling keywords as they play together. She is keen to help children develop cookery skills and plans opportunities for baking and creating in the kitchen. Children's personal interests are catered for well. The childminder uses these interests in planning activities, such as providing opportunities to practise football skills in the garden.

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The provision is good

Children develop their early social skills as they learn how to play together and share their favourite toys. Children's behaviour is calm, and the childminder actively encourages them to be kind and respectful towards each other. For example, children share toys together and say 'please' and 'thank you' during mealtimes.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has reflected on her practice since her last inspection and has made changes to the way she organises the toys and resources. This has resulted in a calmer, more focused learning environment where children show higher levels of concentration and engagement in their play. n The childminder's home is a clean, calm and inviting place where children can play and explore at their own pace. Children enjoy taking trains on big adventures around the track. The childminder extends this play by providing a box of small animals, which provides further opportunities for developing imagination and conversation. 'This is a dinosaur! Dinosaurs eat bears!' says a child excitedly. n The childminder weaves mathematics teaching into children's play and experiences. For example, she encourages children to observe and identify colours, and count bun cases during a baking activity. n The childminder adapts learning experiences to meet the needs of different-aged

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children. During a baking activity, the childminder encourages younger children to explore the mixture with their fingers, and introduces new vocabulary by asking questions, such as 'Is it sticky?' She asks older children open-ended

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21 December 2022 questions to encourage them to think, such as 'What will happen if we mix the two colours together?' This gives children the confidence to be curious and learn through investigative play. n The childminder attends training to ensure her knowledge of safeguarding and first aid is fully up to date. This means children are safe and the childminder can respond to any concerns appropriately. She has also attended training to improve her knowledge of supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder has a strong working knowledge of how to support children's speech and language skills. She understands how to help children develop clear pronunciation of speech sounds and plans activities to support this, such as encouraging children to exercise their mouth muscles as they blow bubbles in the garden. She has also shared her knowledge and skills with parents and the

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local school nursery. This means children receive a consistent teaching approach. n Stories, songs, rhymes and books are used alongside lots of conversation. This develops children's listening and communication skills. However, the fast pace of some activities means that children do not always have the opportunity to deepen their learning. n Children benefit from clear communication between the childminder and parents and carers. Discussions about children's interests and stages of development result in children making good progress in many areas of learning. A particular strength has been in supporting children to try new tastes and flavours, helping them to access a nutritionally broad and balanced diet. n The childminder raises awareness of good oral hygiene with children and families. Some children bring washbags and brush their teeth in the morning. Although the childminder ensures regular handwashing routines and cleans

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surfaces before mealtimes, she does not always help children to understand why we need to do these things to stay healthy.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures children are safe in her care. She makes daily checks to ensure the indoor and outdoor space is safe and secure. On outings, the childminder has robust risk assessments in place and teaches children how to keep themselves safe, for example, by holding hands as they walk near the road. The childminder has an excellent knowledge of child protection concerns and understands her duties in relation to the safeguarding and welfare requirements. The childminder is confident in contacting the relevant agencies when needed. Children and parents are supported with their knowledge of online safety.

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should:

21 December 2022 n provide more time for detailed discussions during activities in order to deepen children's knowledge and understanding n increase children's understanding of the importance of personal care and how to keep their body healthy.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443098 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10263996 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 11 Date of previous inspection 18 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in East Denton, Newcastle upon Tyne. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 5. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. Childcare is provided for children from birth to 10 years.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector and childminder viewed the premises and completed a learning walk together, with a discussion of the early years curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language and personal, social and emotional development. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to parents about their children and viewed feedback from

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other early years providers. 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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