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 in the care of this childminder. They are cared for in a home- from-home environment. They are happy and relaxed. This is evident as children greet each other when they come in from nursery. They greet visitors, such as the inspector, with enthusiasm and confidence. Parents comment that they know their children are happy and they feel lucky to have found this childminder. Children behave well. For example, the childminder is vigilant and consistently reminds children to sit on their bottoms on a chair. Children respond well to the consistent reminders and follow the instructions promptly.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high overall expectations of children's learning. He gives children opportunities to solve problems for themselves. For example, questions such as 'what else could you do?' encourage children to think of possible solutions to problems. Children are given time to explore stacking shapes themselves. They persevere when they do not succeed first time. For instance, they try again when they have shapes left over. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. This is evident as they go up and down stairs safely, holding onto the handrail. Parents comment that the childminder pays particular attention to children's safety.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good relationship with local nurseries and schools. He finds out what children are doing in nursery and plan activities to complement their learning further. For example, they plan books and songs on nursery rhymes to build on learning in school and nursery. This helps children make good progress. n Children concentrate well on their learning. Older children thoroughly enjoy exploring different colours in play dough. They enjoy moulding and manipulating the dough to mix two colours together. They delight in the praise they receive when they realise that they have made 'pink'. This encourages them to explore mixing other colours together, such as blue and yellow. n The childminder supports children's communication effectively. He listens carefully and repeats and extends what children are saying. This supports children to extend their communication. Older children confidently begin to

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develop a storyline in their play about going to the shops and waiting for the metro. Good questioning encourages children to extend their ideas. This helps children to become confident communicators. n The childminder cares for the children and treats them as part of the family. However, occasionally, the childminder does things for children rather than encouraging them to do things for himself. For example, he gets handkerchiefs and helps older children blow their noses, when they could try to do this themselves. This reduces opportunities for children to develop their

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18 January 2023 independence. n Children develop a good relationship with the childminder and other children. They demonstrate they are happy, as they laugh and giggle, while they play alongside each other. However, occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to teach younger children skills, such as sharing resources with other children. An example of this is when the childminder asks to share beads that children are using. When they are reluctant to do this, the childminder does not develop this further. This sometimes leads to frustration when younger children take toys off older children. n The childminder ensures that children learn about how they can keep themselves healthy. For example, they have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and exercise, as they play outside and enjoy walks along the riverside. The childminder gives clear messages regarding handwashing. For example, children wash their hands before eating. The childminder patiently teaches them to wash

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between their fingers and thumb. This helps them to understand how they can keep themselves healthy. n The childminder has a very good relationship with parents. They communicate effectively about what children have been doing. Parents have a clear understanding of what their children have been doing and where they are in their learning. n The childminder has a good understanding of how he can help children to practise their learning through everyday experiences. He uses everyday experiences, such as going upstairs, to develop children's counting skills. Children learn to count with numbers in order, saying a number for each step. This helps to develop their understanding of number and counting skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a strong understanding of safeguarding. He talks confidently about what he would do if he had a concern about a child. He discusses the signs and symptoms that would suggest that a child has been subject to abuse. He talks confidently about safeguarding issues and the 'Prevent' duty guidance. The childminder has a good understanding about how he can keep children safe. For example, he ensures papers are picked up off the floor to prevent any trips or accidents. His home is safe and well maintained.

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should:

n provide more opportunities for children to do things for themselves to help them develop their self-care skills n make better use of all opportunities to help younger children to share their toys

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY234303 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10264071 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 3 Date of previous inspection 22 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Kingston Park, Newcastle upon Tyne. He operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. He works as a co-minder alongside his wife. The childminder provides funded places for three-year-old children.

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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 setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around his home and explained how he plans for children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through the written feedback they provided. n The childminder explained how he manages his provision and keeps children. n The inspector observed children playing and learning. n The inspector viewed a range of documents, including those relating to the childminder's suitability.

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Inspection activities

18 January 2023 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

18 January 2023 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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